Job Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Criminal Intelligence Analyst Strategic Initiatives Division (SID) Chicago Police Department Number of Positions: 3 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND - Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
- Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
- Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Under general supervision, the class performs specialized confidential research and analytical work to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement activities including criminal investigations, patrol operations, and crime prevention, and performs related duties as required.
The work of the Criminal Intelligence Analyst is of a highly confidential nature due to the restricted and classified criminal justice information sources that will be accessed. Positions in the class report to a sworn or civilian member of higher rank, typically a Sergeant of Police.
Essential Duties - Develops extensive understanding of all software and analytical platforms in use by the department to support crime reduction activities centered in district Strategic Decision Support Centers (SDSCs), real-time situational awareness centers located in police facilities where crime conditions are continuously evaluated, and intervention activities are developed
- Leverages SDSC processes, techniques, and analytical tools to support citywide violence reduction efforts and measures the efficacy of those efforts in terms of improved crime reduction outcomes
- Incorporates outputs from these platforms to develop and conduct daily crime briefings for department personnel, including police officers, supervisors, and command staff members
- Develops, implements, monitors, and revises daily and hourly resource deployment strategies to impact violent crime, by utilizing reporting tools and analytical processes to develop resource deployment recommendations for oral and written presentations
- Develops strategies and methods and follows established departmental and legal procedures in collecting, organizing, and charting criminal justice information and using this information to develop, implement, and measure the impact of crime reduction initiatives
- Develops analytical tools and procedures to identify potential leading indicators for future violence and creates processes for monitoring the impact of crime intervention strategies
- Enhances officer understanding of focused crime deterrence missions by assisting with determining the who/when/where/why behind crime patterns
- Provides assistance with the introduction and implementation of new tools and strategies in support of crime reduction strategies, further supporting department members in the use of data and analytics to inform strategic deployment of resources
- Prepares detailed research and analysis of criminal justice information, by analyzing data, writing reports, etc., to develop links between criminals and crime groups, or patterns of criminal activity for use by law enforcement personnel, City departments, and other outside agencies
- Researches, compiles, and organizes criminal justice information and statistics using various database systems, Internet searches, and other sources to support investigations (e.g., investigative interviews, academic research, and newspapers)
- Analyzes and evaluates criminal justice information and data received from a variety of sources (e.g., local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, databases, public records) to assess the reliability of sources and the validity of content
- Applies inductive and deductive reasoning in analyzing data, and translates into viable criminal justice information for use in investigations and other law enforcement purposes
- Prepares graphic presentations of data (e.g., charts, graphs, and matrices), presenting criminal justice information with organized facts and statistics to provide investigative leads to suspects, crimes or criminal organizations
- Authors and prepares for distribution various informational bulletins and other informational materials related to office safety alerts, briefings, and other law enforcement messages and alerts
- Compiles investigative information case files and packets on specific criminal cases such as murders and shootings
- Designs, uses, and maintains databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and artificial intelligence tools
- Provides oral briefings, court testimony, and other presentations and trainings on analytical products and techniques
- Responds to requests for information and acts as a liaison with law enforcement organizations and agencies for the purpose of information sharing, community policing, and crime prevention strategies
NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. Location: Chicago Police Department
Strategic Decision Support Centers within the Bureau of Patrol
Address: Multiple Locations-
District Address 005 727 E 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
011 3151 W Harrison Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
012 1412 S Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
016 5151 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
020 5400 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Shift: Monday-Friday 9-5
Days off: Saturday and Sunday
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE .
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus three (3) years of work experience analyzing crime and/or intelligence information, performing data analytics, or data analysis; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications As a condition of employment position(s) must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET
Clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security
A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
Selection Requirements This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
NOTE: The Analyst will be hired and trained by SID and then detailed to districts within the Bureau of Patrol upon completion of training.
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Possessing The Following - Previous experience conducting complex data analysis and evaluation using SQL, Tableau, or GIS to produce actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
- Previous experience designing analytical frameworks, performance indicators, and reports that measure program effectiveness.
- Previous experience in collecting, integrating, and interpreting data that supports operational improvements, policy development, and community safety and engagement.
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from December 15, 2025, until 11:59p.m. CST on January 19, 2026. No exceptions will be made. Job Posting Dec 15, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
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