Crime Analyst, Grade 20
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Description:
Salary : $65,701.00 - $104,197.00 Annually
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00132
Department: Department of Police
Division: POL 47 MSB Information Management and Technology Division Crime Analysis Section
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary range upon hire: Grade 20: $65,701 - $96,501
WHO WE ARE
is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
What You'll Be Doing
Employee will be responsible for collecting, collating, analyzing and disseminating law enforcement related information occurring within Montgomery County
Duties include:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement, criminal investigation or field directly related to the assignment.
Education: A bachelor's degree with a major in computer science/information systems, statistics, police science, criminal justice, criminology, sociology or a closely related field.
Substitutions: An advanced degree and/or additional experience in the use of databases and sophisticated analytics tools, geographic information systems (GIS) and software similar to that used by the County in conducting crime analysis may be substituted for experiential or educational requirements.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
1. Experience collecting and collating crime data and performing spatial and temporal analyses that result in the identification of patterns and/or trends utilizing various law enforcement information management systems (e.g., Computer-Aided dispatch systems, Records Management Systems, and other databases containing relevant investigative data).
2. Experience with the criminal justice system, including an understanding of criminal investigation techniques and law enforcement investigation reporting procedures.
3. Significant experience with advanced skill in the utilization of information technology tools, (e.g., Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI), to create reports, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, maps, crime alerts/bulletins, and tables.
4. Experience using analytic tools and software programs for the identification and display of patterns, trends, hotspots and other analytic products (e.g. ESRI platform and/or other mapping software, link analysis programs such as i2 Analyst Notebook, LexisNexis tools such as Accurint and/or Accurint Virtual Crime Center).
5. Experience presenting and disseminating statistical and analytical data both in oral and written communication formats, to diverse audiences.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation or field directly related to the assignment?
02
MQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have a bachelor's degree with a major in computer science/information systems, statistics, police science, criminal justice, criminology, sociology or a closely related field?
03
MQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
How many years of experience in the use of databases and sophisticated analytics tools, geographic information systems (GIS) and software similar to that used by the County in conducting crime analysis do you have?
04
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience collecting and collating crime data and performing spatial and temporal analyses that result in the identification of patterns and/or trends utilizing various law enforcement information management systems (e.g., Computer-Aided dispatch systems, Records Management Systems, and other databases containing relevant investigative data)?)
05
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience with the criminal justice system, including an understanding of criminal investigation techniques and law enforcement investigation reporting procedures?
06
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you advanced skills in the utilization of information technology tools, (e.g., Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI), to create reports, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, maps, crime alerts/bulletins, and tables.?
07
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience using analytic tools and software programs for the identification and display of patterns, trends, hotspots and other analytic products (e.g. ESRI platform and/or other mapping software, link analysis programs such as i2 Analyst Notebook, LexisNexis tools such as Accurint and/or Accurint Virtual Crime Center)?
08
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience presenting and disseminating statistical and analytical data both in oral and written communication formats, to diverse audiences?
Required Question
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00132
Department: Department of Police
Division: POL 47 MSB Information Management and Technology Division Crime Analysis Section
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary range upon hire: Grade 20: $65,701 - $96,501
WHO WE ARE
is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Has knowledge of the operations, rules, regulations and procedures related to a law enforcement agency and its operations, practices, and information management systems.
- Has extensive knowledge of crime analysis and criminal investigation principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Has knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of problems.
- Has knowledge of computer operations and relational database structures and files management and spreadsheet applications.
- Has substantial critical and creative thinking skills.
- Can apply logic and sound judgment to all aspects of job duties.
- Can self-manage time and complete competing tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Is detail oriented.
- Has experience searching, compiling data and preparing technical reports, recommendations, correspondence, and presentations.
- Can conduct statistical analyses and interpret reports to determine crime trends, patterns, series, and predictions and draw sound conclusions.
- Can extract pertinent information from law enforcement reports and databases, manipulate data sources using crime analysis software, GIS mapping software, law enforcement and intelligence databases, statistical analysis systems, and other applications.
- Can effectively communicate orally and in writing to exchange and/or present information to law enforcement personnel.
- Can develop and recommend improvements in procedures from data studies and lessons learned.
- Can learn and operate emerging technologies/software related to crime and intelligence analysis.
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
What You'll Be Doing
Employee will be responsible for collecting, collating, analyzing and disseminating law enforcement related information occurring within Montgomery County
Duties include:
- Extracting pertinent information from law enforcement reports and databases.
- Manipulating data sources using crime analysis software, GIS mapping software, law enforcement and intelligence databases, statistical analysis systems, and other applications.
- Analyzing data to determine tactical and strategic patterns and trends using various types of analytic software; using internal and external information sources to develop suspect pools.
- Processing requests for crime/law enforcement related information from internal and external customers.
- Creating graphic aids to include maps and charts.
- Providing information on identified patterns to Departmental staff.
- Researching and preparing comprehensive technical reports and correspondence using a variety of software applications and presents to Department staff in written and oral formats.
- Coordinating the exchange of information with law enforcement personnel or public government entities both inside and outside Montgomery County; and performing other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement, criminal investigation or field directly related to the assignment.
Education: A bachelor's degree with a major in computer science/information systems, statistics, police science, criminal justice, criminology, sociology or a closely related field.
Substitutions: An advanced degree and/or additional experience in the use of databases and sophisticated analytics tools, geographic information systems (GIS) and software similar to that used by the County in conducting crime analysis may be substituted for experiential or educational requirements.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
1. Experience collecting and collating crime data and performing spatial and temporal analyses that result in the identification of patterns and/or trends utilizing various law enforcement information management systems (e.g., Computer-Aided dispatch systems, Records Management Systems, and other databases containing relevant investigative data).
2. Experience with the criminal justice system, including an understanding of criminal investigation techniques and law enforcement investigation reporting procedures.
3. Significant experience with advanced skill in the utilization of information technology tools, (e.g., Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI), to create reports, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, maps, crime alerts/bulletins, and tables.
4. Experience using analytic tools and software programs for the identification and display of patterns, trends, hotspots and other analytic products (e.g. ESRI platform and/or other mapping software, link analysis programs such as i2 Analyst Notebook, LexisNexis tools such as Accurint and/or Accurint Virtual Crime Center).
5. Experience presenting and disseminating statistical and analytical data both in oral and written communication formats, to diverse audiences.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation or field directly related to the assignment?
- Yes
- No
02
MQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have a bachelor's degree with a major in computer science/information systems, statistics, police science, criminal justice, criminology, sociology or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
03
MQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
How many years of experience in the use of databases and sophisticated analytics tools, geographic information systems (GIS) and software similar to that used by the County in conducting crime analysis do you have?
- No Experience
- 1 -3 Years of Experience
- 4-6 Years of Experience
- 7+ years of experience in
04
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience collecting and collating crime data and performing spatial and temporal analyses that result in the identification of patterns and/or trends utilizing various law enforcement information management systems (e.g., Computer-Aided dispatch systems, Records Management Systems, and other databases containing relevant investigative data)?)
- Yes
- No
05
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience with the criminal justice system, including an understanding of criminal investigation techniques and law enforcement investigation reporting procedures?
- Yes
- No
06
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you advanced skills in the utilization of information technology tools, (e.g., Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI), to create reports, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, maps, crime alerts/bulletins, and tables.?
- Yes
- No
07
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience using analytic tools and software programs for the identification and display of patterns, trends, hotspots and other analytic products (e.g. ESRI platform and/or other mapping software, link analysis programs such as i2 Analyst Notebook, LexisNexis tools such as Accurint and/or Accurint Virtual Crime Center)?
- Yes
- No
08
PQ Question Crime Analyst (003517)
Do you have experience presenting and disseminating statistical and analytical data both in oral and written communication formats, to diverse audiences?
- Yes
- No
Required Question