Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Police: Police District 1
Salary Range Minimum:
$17.89
Salary Range Maximum:
$27.91
Closing Date:
08/25/2026
Job Details:
This is responsible, advanced professional, analytical and technical work of significant complexity that requires gathering, researching, analyzing, and organizing confidential investigative information related to criminal violations. Work requires independent judgment, critical thinking and solution analysis abilities.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by the specialized nature of the research and analysis required with direct emphasis on criminal investigations.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is responsible, advanced professional, analytical and technical work of significant complexity that requires gathering, researching, analyzing, and organizing confidential investigative information related to criminal violations. Work requires independent judgment, critical thinking and solution analysis abilities.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by the specialized nature of the research and analysis required with direct emphasis on criminal investigations.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
- This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs daily focused and systematic studies and reviews (both tactical and strategic in nature) of crime and disorder problems as well as other law enforcement related issues to assist internal staff and external agencies in criminal apprehension, crime and disorder reduction, crime prevention, and evaluation. This includes, but is not limited to, the analysis of timing and geographical factors and suspect/victim similarities.
Performs daily evaluation and analysis of criminal intelligence information to predict capabilities, intentions, and vulnerabilities of criminal groups and recommends investigative strategies.
Monitors the levels and patterns of criminal incidents and performs periodic tabulations of selected type of crimes or incidents by area, day of week, time of day, and offense characteristics.
Develops forecasts or predictive analysis on crime trends and patterns.
Prepares reports including, but not limited to, complete area analysis, incident summarizations, comprehensive suspect work-ups and crime patterns and forecasts. Distributes associated reports department-wide and to external law enforcement entities.
Makes analysis-based recommendations in oral and written communications to supplement and assist decisions of police administrators related to staffing and the implementation of special details and tactics, all in efforts to maximize the use of limited resources by enhancing the way police respond to crime.
Uses graphs, charts, slides, tables, maps, bulletins and other visual aids in describing the findings to police administrators and other relevant personnel. Presents findings at various meetings and briefings.
Utilize geographical information systems (GIS) to conduct advanced-level analysis for various requests. Queries and extracts data from various databases and sources to develop reports used in monitoring and measuring crime.
Using GIS and other analysis software, creates and/or updates police boundary maps as changes are made to police boundaries and new areas in the city are annexed; prints, posts and distributes new maps.
Responds to Administrative requests for research and analysis from elected City officials, Charter Officers, various City departments and citizens.
Assists Records Division when responding to public records requests that require advanced GIS analysis.
Develops and maintains the Crime Analysis Intranet site that is used to catalogue and communicate crime analysis related reports and other information internally and externally to select agencies.
Serves as lead analyst for major projects and/or cases, and assumes responsibility for the analysis results.
Provides training and orientation for new Police Crime Analysts and sworn personnel.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May review the work of or provide direction to other analysts or interns.
Accompanies sworn personnel in the field during criminal investigations.
Assists in identifying user needs for automated information systems.
Assists in formulating operating procedures.
Assists in managing inventory for assigned unit.
Assists departments in developing service goals, objectives and standards
May act in absence of supervisor.
May be required to testify in court.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (preferred - with major course work in criminal justice, criminology, police administration, statistics, public administration) and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a crime analyst, research assistant, sworn police officer or planner in a criminal justice agency (sworn or non-sworn); or an equivalent combination of documented education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid driver license required upon start date. Valid Florida driver license required within thirty (30) days of appointment and at all times while employed in this position.
Certifications
Must obtain within two (2) years of start date and maintain Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) or other professional law enforcement analyst certification(s).
Must obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and/or Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) within one (1) year of start date, if applicable. Must maintain NCIC and/or FCIC Certifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of procedures necessary in locating and organizing crime and intelligence information from varied sources.
Knowledge of police operations and training in criminal behavior, research methods, and statistical techniques.
Knowledge of criminal federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of computers and relevant software and the ability to apply such knowledge in the performance of job duties.
Ability to understand and extract pertinent information from data relevant to crime analysis.
Ability to work with numbers, understand statistical concepts, and provide statistical reports to command personnel.
Ability to make effective presentations in group or individual settings.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.
Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While be required to work, attend meetings, be on-call and provide analytical support during major case investigations, special details or activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) outside of regular business hours.
Will be required to travel for trainings and crime related conferences and events.
Is regularly exposed to graphic and/or violent criminal intelligence information.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.
