Crime Analyst

Job Posting Information

The Lincoln Police Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Crime Analyst to join our team. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to directly work with crime data and support criminal investigations by uncovering patterns, connecting critical information, and helping bring clarity to complex cases.

In this role, you’ll apply advanced analytical techniques to interpret intelligence from a wide range of sources. You’ll gather, evaluate, and transform raw data into meaningful insights that support law enforcement operations. Your work will result in clear, actionable reports and analytical products that make a real difference in the field.

We’re looking for someone who can think critically, communicate effectively, and confidently present findings—whether in written reports or in testimony. If you thrive on solving problems, working with data, and contributing to a safer community, this could be your next career move.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Desired: Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science, research methods, statistics, criminal justice, social sciences, or related field and 2 years experience in crime research, crime analysis, law enforcement or criminal records maintenance. Experience with data analysis or relational software such as: Power BI, Access, SQL DB, PenLink/Telephone Toll Analysis, Cellebrite, and advanced Excel skills to include various formulas and analytical writing skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, research methods, statistics, criminal justice, public administration or related field and two years of experience in crime research, crime analysis, law enforcement or criminal records maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans