Crime Intelligence Analyst (Criminal Investigations Division)

Description

The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) is committed to enhancing public safety through trust, transparency, and innovation. Our team works every day to prevent and solve crime, protect the community, and build strong relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

Within GPD, the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) plays a vital role in identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting offenders—ensuring justice and safety for all Greensboro residents. The Crime Intelligence Analyst supports this mission by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence that helps investigators stay one step ahead.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $45,017.00 - $54,764.00 Full Salary Range: $45,017.00 - $80,557.00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

As an Investigative Analyst, you’ll be at the intersection of technology, intelligence, and public safety—helping detectives and officers solve crimes and protect the Greensboro community. You’ll use cutting-edge tools, software platforms, and data systems to uncover leads, connect evidence, and support investigations into violent crime and other major offenses. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys investigative work, problem-solving, and making a meaningful difference through data and technology.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical thinker who enjoys using technology and research to make a real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with detectives, patrol officers, and partner agencies to support active investigations and proactive policing strategies across Greensboro. This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Key Responsibilities:

The Crime Intelligence Analyst supports the Criminal Investigations Division by researching, collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data from multiple sources to provide actionable intelligence in support of criminal investigations and law enforcement operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate key investigative technologies and systems, including:

  • Fusus Intelligence Ecosystem

  • Viglant LPR, Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader, and Raven Audio Detection Systems
  • AXON Evidence.com for body-worn and vehicle camera footage
  • Verkada Platform Security System
  • LexisNexis, LINX, TLO, NCAWARE, CJLEADS, NCIC/DCI, and other databases as required
• Review newly submitted criminal investigation reports and identify data connections, patterns, or leads
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on suspects, stolen property, NIBIN results, and crime gun data
• Collect and interpret information from police records, surveillance systems, financial documentation, communication records, and open-source platforms
• Verify data accuracy and reliability; compile findings into reports, charts, and visual presentations
• Provide actionable intelligence to assist detectives and officers in crime prevention, suspect identification, and case development
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of data-informed policing strategies
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to share information and enhance crime-fighting efforts

Certification Requirement:

• Must obtain DCI Certification from the State of North Carolina within six (6) months of hire

This position offers opportunities for professional growth within the Greensboro Police Department and the broader Public Safety sector. With experience and continuing education, employees may advance to roles such as Senior Intelligence Analyst, Crime Analysis Supervisor, or Criminal Intelligence Manager.

The City of Greensboro encourages career development through specialized training, conferences, and cross-divisional collaboration.

At the City of Greensboro, we believe in empowering our employees to serve with integrity, innovation, and purpose. We value equity, prosperity, and resiliency, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every individual’s contributions drive our collective success.

As a Crime Intelligence Analyst, your analytical skills will directly support Greensboro’s mission to strengthen public safety and improve quality of life across our community.

Join us—and help transform data into solutions that keep Greensboro safe, informed, and thriving!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree with 1+ years' experience researching, collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data from multiple sources to provide actionable intelligence in support of criminal investigations and law enforcement operations, or directly related experience as it pertains to the job description
  • Or High School Diploma with 4+ years' experience researching, collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data from multiple sources to provide actionable intelligence in support of criminal investigations and law enforcement operations, or directly related experience as it pertains to the job description
• Valid Driver's License
• Department of Criminal Information (DCI) certification from the State of North Carolina ("OR" the ability to obtain within six weeks of hire date).

• Prior/Current experience working in the Criminal Justice system or Law Enforcement
• Prior/Current certification with the State Division of Criminal Information,
• Experience with Investigative Case follow-up.