Crime Systems Specialist I/II/III

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Level I: $5,238 - $6,384
Level II: $5,907 - $7,199
Level III: $6,843 - $8,340

Typical Duties

• Use specific criminal data to provide analysis in support of all the member agencies including providing analysis products related to crime reporting and patterns and trends of incidents by types, locations, times, property taken, evidence left at the scene and other modus operandi factors.
• Produce crime bulletins, manual or computerized pin maps and link charts reflecting geographic particulars of criminal activity by jurisdiction and surveys of criminal and crime related activity.
• Provide crime pattern analysis looking at the similarities and differences among incidents to determine if they have been committed by the same individual or group and when further incidents will occur, develop criminal activity forecasts predicting the locations and severity of future crime.
• Provide crime summaries and charts, which analyze criminal activity and indicators to support the deployment of resources for a more proactive policing response.
• Use crime reports to develop GPS crime maps.

For a full list of Duties for Level I, click HERE.

For a full list of Duties for Level II, click HERE.

For a full list of Duties for Level III, click HERE.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in criminology, business or public administration, computer science, systems analysis or closely related area.

Experience:

• Level I: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in a law enforcement environment providing technical support, data management or crime analysis.
• Level II: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in a law enforcement environment providing technical support, data management or crime analysis.
• Level III: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a law enforcement environment providing technical support, data management or crime analysis.

Knowledge of :

Level I

• County government structure and procedures.
• Basic math sufficient to calculate distance and time.
• Computer equipment and its use; various types of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, GPS/GIS mapping software.
• Terminology and nomenclature relevant to geographic information systems, surveying, mapping, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD).

See the full list in link.

In addition to above, Level II/III:

• Basic investigative practices for crime analysis.
• Data analysis methods for crime mapping.
• Basic techniques used in the diagnosis and repair of electronic surveillance equipment.

Skill/Ability to:

Level I

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Write clearly and concisely using correct grammar to record and report information.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Use computers and peripheral devices, such printers, plotters, scanners and specialized software.

In addition to above, Level II/III:

• Read and understand technical materials such as computer, software and electronic equipment manuals.
• Gather, interpret and analysis technical data.
• Establish collaborative and effective working relationships within the County and with other agencies.
• Organize work in a logical order and adjust to changes in work assignments.
• Work well in groups or independently while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

License or Certificate

Level II/III

• Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate.

Level III

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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