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  • Crime Analyst

    Modesto, California United States Stanislaus County, CA Full Time $35.48 - $43.12 Hourly Jan 10, 2026
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    Stanislaus County, CA

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    Job Description

    About the Opportunity

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

    The District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of a full-time Crime Analyst.

    To learn more about the District Attorney's Office, click here .

    THE POSITION

    The Crime Analyst is a single position classification in the District Attorney's Criminal Division. The Crime Analyst designs, monitors, enters, and updates all types of crime-related data. This individual also determines the statistical analysis techniques to be used on data and plans, evaluates, and participates in the analysis of crime data, and helps to disseminate this data to management, investigations, and other units. This individual is responsible for operating a computerized program that enables the District Attorney's Criminal Division to coordinate and analyze crime and prosecution data to effectively achieve departmental goals. The individual in this position is accountable for the unit's research techniques, system design and development, and information output. The Crime Analyst provides training and technical assistance regarding criminal statistical analysis work, data entry, and computer operations, and performs related duties as assigned.

    Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

    Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probation period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.

    Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
    As a full-time Stanislaus County Employee, you will be eligible for the benefits listed below:
    • Vacation and Sick Accruals;
    • Paid Holidays;
    • Employee Assistance Program;
    • StanCERA Retirement Membership
    • Flexible Spending Account;
    • Basic Term Life Insurance Policies;
    • Deferred Compensation Plans through Nationwide;
    • County specific promotional opportunities; and
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits effective the first of the month following the employment state date.


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    The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

    Typical Tasks

    • Plans, evaluates, and participates in the analysis of crime and prosecution data;
    • Queries against case management databases to acquire crime and prosecution data;
    • Collects, collates, and analyzes criminal justice data and preventative practices using analytics software
    • Develops and maintains crime analysis products, including exception reports, programming evaluations, recidivism rates, information bulletins, trend reports, and other reports and correspondence;
    • Maintains quality control on all data;
    • Develops new manuals;
    • Assists in the development of statistical programs to handle crime series analysis, and for coordinating future modifications and/or expansions for the department and other tasks as may be necessary to meet the goals of the department;
    • Enters or supervises the entry of all crime-related data via computer terminal;
    • Maintains liaison with interdepartmental and other agencies regarding crime data related issues;
    • Assists in information flow between the Data Research Unit and user groups;
    • Design mathematical and statistical models for research projects, and selects and adapts statistical and analytical methods;
    • Defines population and/or data base to be surveyed, and selects existing source references;
    • Develops data collection forms and procedures, and reviews technical literature relating to program under consideration;
    • Instructs program staff in data collection methods and use of questionnaires;
    • May personally participate in collecting, compiling and tabulating field data;
    • Analyzes data and performs calculations;
    • Plans and develops report content and format or assists in such work;
    • May participate in developing supporting computer systems; and
    • May have to testify in court in criminal and civil cases.


    Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

    KNOWLEDGE
    • Crime analysis and support systems;
    • System design and development;
    • Information retrieval and output systems;
    • Research methodology;
    • Writing reports and manuals;
    • Basic statistics;
    • Supervision and training; and
    • Basic computer operation and applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Internet Explorer.


    SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Plan, organize, and coordinate an information retrieval and output unit;
    • Analyze and interpret factual data;
    • Design and develop new products and systems;
    • Understand and utilize information data and selected quantitative information;
    • Supervise and train assigned staff; and
    • Speak and write effectively.

    We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

    PATTERN I
    • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a science and/or research field; AND
    • One (1) year of administrative and/or analytical experience that demonstrates possession of the stated abilities and knowledge. One (1) year must have been in statistical analysis and/or in the criminal, behavioral or social science fields.

    PATTERN II
    • Four (4) years of administrative and/or analytical experience that demonstrates possession of the stated abilities and knowledge. One (1) year must have been in statistical analysis and/or in the criminal, behavioral, or social science fields.

    Proof of education may be required for verification purposes after the eligible list has been established as port of the selection interview process. Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) may be attached at the time of online application submission if available.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
    In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.
    • At least one (1) year of experience serving as a crime analyst in the District Attorney's office (either as part-time/extra help or as a contract position).
    • At least one (1) year of experience serving as a crime analyst exclusively in prosecutorial, or court-related units rather than enforcement, investigations or patrol operations-focused analysis.
    • At least one (1) year of experience working with state grants dedicated to prosecutorial outcomes.
    • At least one year (1) of experience supporting specialized prosecution units (e.g. Organized Retail Theft (ORC), Proposition 47, DV, SVU, Gang, Homicide, Fraud).
    • At least one (1) year of experience compiling, tracking and presenting analytical findings for court testimony or evidentiary hearings.
    • At least one (1) year of experience tracking, compiling and presenting data to community group partners regarding court-ordered diversion programs.
    • At least one (1) year working with the media in providing statistics and general prosecutorial information regarding ongoing grants.


    Application and Selection Procedures

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

    Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

    Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

    EXAMINATION PROCESS

    Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

    • Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
    • Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
    • Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
    • Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

    TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

    Application Deadline: January 19, 2026
    Oral Examination: Week of January 26, 2026

    Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County .

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.

    Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

    Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org

    Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

    Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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