Listing Summary

Are you a critical thinker with a passion for public safety and a sharp eye for patterns, trends, and criminal behavior? Are you ready to lead a dynamic team dedicated to intelligence-led policing? If so, we want you on our team!

The Savannah Police Department Savannah Area Regional Intelligence Center (SARIC) Unit is seeking a Principal Crime Analyst who thrives at the intersection of data, law enforcement, and strategy. The new Principal Crime Analyst should be a dedicated, goal-oriented, and ambitious leader with the ability to lead, perform tactical, strategic, and administrative crime analyses. In this vital role, you'll not only supervise analytical staff but also drive major investigations, shape department strategy, and support the mission of safer communities through insight and innovation. This position is responsible for providing supervisory principles and practices in identifying and implementing statistical and analytical methodology to support the department’s crime reduction and prevention strategies. The Principal Crime Analyst will assist the Intelligence Unit Manager to ensure day-to-day operations and goals are achieved. As the new Principal Crime Analyst you will lead and conduct criminal analyses and duties in support of various law enforcement functions, with an emphasis on intelligence lead policing.

 

Lead with Intelligence. Serve with Purpose. Be a Force Behind the Force.

 

This isn’t just a job—it’s a career that makes a difference. As a Principal Crime Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in helping law enforcement prevent and solve crimes more effectively.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values intelligence, integrity, and innovation.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays!

 

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

First review of applications will be April 29th
Second review of applications will be May 6th
Third review of applications will be May 13th
Final review of applications will be May 23rd
Interviews will be scheduled for Spark Hire after each review

Essential Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Performs intelligence analysis; aids in clarification of cases with multiple suspects and witnesses or involving multiple businesses; assists in the investigation of major cases with multiple suspects, a pattern, or similar trends.
• Performs tactical crime analyses, strategic crime analyses, and administrative crime analyses.
• Ensures identified patterns, series, and trends are disseminated in a timely manner to aid in the deployment of departmental resources.
• Provides critical support to specialized police units with database queries, statistics, crime mapping, social media searches, and in-depth data analysis on demand.
• Performs hotspot geographical profiling, link analysis and other specific analysis related to crime and investigations.
• Initiates and disseminates crime and intelligence analysis reports and data related to crime series, trends, patterns, victims/offenders and relationships between multiple suspects, witnesses, and locations.
• Participates in and analyzes information for annual budget requests.
• Participates in special projects, including grant writing.
• Initiates and disseminates crime and intelligence analysis reports and data related to crime series, trends, patterns, suspect individuals, and relationships between multiple suspects, witnesses, and locations.
• Maintain relationships with other law enforcement agencies to support investigations and ensure information sharing.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Remain knowledgeable of the latest technology involved in intelligence data collection.
• Provides input and assists in developing policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Supervise: Guide a team of crime analysts, overseeing scheduling, performance, and professional development.
• Analyze Crime Trends: Perform tactical, strategic, and administrative crime analyses to identify and disrupt criminal activity.
• Lead Investigative Efforts: Support major and complex investigations by identifying patterns, trends, and suspect relationships.
• Collaborate: Work alongside patrol units, detectives, and external agencies to share intelligence and bolster public safety efforts.
• Innovate: Leverage cutting-edge software solutions, such as ArcGIS to enhance intelligence operations and promote transparency initiatives.
• Advise & Report: Create detailed analysis reports to assist decision-making at the highest levels—including budgeting and grant writing efforts.
• Predict the Future: Facilitate the spatial mapping of data to support strategic law enforcement planning and efficient resource allocation.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Biological Science or related field supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Law Enforcement, legal analysis, public safety, biology or related field; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
 

What You Bring:

• In-depth knowledge of crime analysis techniques and intelligence-gathering methods
• Familiarity with the intelligence cycle, GIS systems, statistical analysis, and executive briefing
• A firm understanding of federal, state, and local law enforcement policies
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience supervising others
• Proficiency with tools like Tiburon RMS, CAD, Crystal Reports, and ArcGIS
• Excellent planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills

Bonus:

• Experience with grant writing and budget forecasting
• Thrive in high-stakes environments and are quick to adapt to emerging crime trends
• Believe in collaboration, innovation, and making data-driven decisions
• Experience in a Real Time Crime Center

Work Location: 6600 Abercorn St, Suite 200   Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm , Monday - Friday

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

 

• Knowledge of law enforcement administration, practices, and processes.
• Knowledge of crime analysis methods, including geographic information systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.
• Knowledge of intelligence gathering methods.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of intelligence analysis methods.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of the budget process.
• Knowledge of the resources available in the intelligence community.
• Skill in the use of specialized software, Arcview GIS, Analyst Notebook, video editing software, camera viewing software, Lexis Nexis, Tiburon RMS, CAD, Crystal Reports, and Web design.
• Skill in the use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in oral and written communication.