Police Data Analyst

Louisville Metro Government is hiring a Police Data Analyst to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret law enforcement data. This role helps translate operational and strategic needs into reports, dashboards, analytical products, and maintained data systems and applications.

Role Focus

The Police Data Analyst supports decision-making by identifying patterns, trends, and actionable insights within crime and operational datasets. Work includes building and maintaining data structures, extracting and transforming data, performing statistical analysis, and communicating findings through written materials and visual tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Discuss data requirements, reporting needs, and system functionality with users, and recommend changes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and usability.
• Review report purpose and content to improve format, functionality, and accessibility.
• Collect, extract, and integrate data from multiple sources, including law enforcement systems such as RMS and CAD, along with databases and external sources.
• Create and maintain data structures, datasets, and data extraction processes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, write, and maintain SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets.
• Conduct statistical and analytical analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in crime and operational data.
• Prepare statistical reports and program evaluations connected to department operations, grants, and initiatives.
• Generate and distribute reports, dashboards, and system status summaries for management and operational use.
• Design and develop visualizations such as charts, graphs, and dashboards to communicate analytical findings.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reports.
• Search computer records and databases to respond to information requests from management, internal personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Support, create, or modify computer applications, reporting tools, and data processes.
• Coordinate with Metro Technology Services staff and vendors to resolve system issues and improve data systems.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness, crime trends, and operational initiatives that support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Prepare written reports, briefings, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive law enforcement data.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
• One (1) year of experience in data analysis, database management, programming, or data systems operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must demonstrate good moral character and conduct consistent with the responsibilities of the position; individuals convicted of a felony, or with any pending criminal charges, are not eligible.
• Applicants may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an otherwise unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening, a pre-employment polygraph test, and fingerprinting for a criminal history check.
• Must be willing to work a varied schedule and be available for on-call duty as required.
• Must obtain CJIS Certification and/or NCIC Certification within one (1) month of employment, and obtain and maintain required certifications as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Marijuana and controlled substance eligibility restrictions apply based on timing and type of offense as listed in the requirements.

Technologies

• SQL, Power BI, RMS, CAD
• NIBRS, UCR, GIS
• Python, R, SPSS
• CJIS Certification, NCIC Certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Term Life, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance, Qualified Adult Benefits, Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use, Paid Parental Leave

Additional Work Details

• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies to meet business needs.
• Salary Grade: UR 014
• Training and Experience scoring is based on relevant information from the last 10 years listed on the application and resume.

This position is based in Louisville, KY and is onsite. Salary is USD 49,441 per year.