The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for Crime and Intelligence Analyst. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Future Salary Increases. June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board 1.49% Market Adjustment)June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board 1.49% Market Adjustment)The Crime & Intelligence Analyst classification is used in both the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's office. Crime & Intelligence Analysts compile, independently analyze, evaluate, correlate, and disseminate crime data, crime reports, and other criminal intelligence information provided by local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies relative to general criminal activities. The current vacancy is in the Sheriff’s Office. However, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as this list may also be used for vacancies in other County of San Diego departments. For more information on this job description, please visit the Crime and Intelligence Analyst job classification page. Hiring Timeline & Dates The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews conclude. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualification. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, AND, two (2) years of full time experience in a Crime Analysis Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, or Law Enforcement Unit in the collection, analysis, and presentation of complex crime data; OR,An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency AND a certificate in crime and/or intelligence analysis or related field; AND, three (3) years of full time experience in a Crime Analysis Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, or Law Enforcement Unit in the collection, analysis, and presentation of complex crime data. Note: Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in any of the fields described above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Blind Applicant Screening. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment. As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation. The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a twelve (12) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. 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