Full-time A.M. P.M.
Cook County
Sheriff
Job Code: 4112
Job Title: Criminal Research Analyst II
Salary Grade: 18
Department:Department of Data Driven Strategies Initiative
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 73
Position Details: Civilian (non-sworn) / non-merit ranked / internal & external candidates
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Probation Period: 180 Days
Designation – SEAM EE: Not Applicable
Characteristics of the Position
General Summary
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is seeking a full-time Criminal Research Analyst working with the Department of Data Driven Strategies Initiative and Retail Theft Liaison Team within the CCSO. The Criminal Research Analyst encourages both independent and collaborative partnering while seeking creative solutions to analytical questions. Skills in research, analysis, reporting, planning, and advising ensure senior leaders are provided with time-sensitive support for strategic and operational level planning. The Criminal Research Analyst will perform detailed research and analysis of confidential criminal intelligence information through LEADS, CLEAR, RMS, Nucleus, social media and other opensource data repositories. The CCSO is highly focused on the reduction of violent crime through research and exceptional customer service. The Crime and Intelligence position is at the heart of that effort.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Perform detailed research and analysis of information from a variety of sources, including social media and other law enforcement agencies to support the DDSI Retail Theft Unit operations.
Prepare case files for further investigation by investigators and analyzes and prepares case reports in compliance with established policies and procedures, including reviewing, editing, and drafting concise summaries of criminal activity.
Develop data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, develops and implements new strategies to assist in combating criminal activity specific to the DDSI Retail Theft Unit operations.
Prepare a variety of reports, including monthly and quarterly activity summaries, department annual reports, and specific statistical/research reports as needed.
Make written and oral presentations to inform personnel of emerging or existing crimes, patterns, and trends as well as suspect and victim profiles.
Assist in the development and implementation of information strategies through the management, deployment, and use of key information sources, including resource identification and data maintenance.
Perform various administrative and clerical functions, including providing support for staff members, answering, and managing telephone calls, sorting documentation, filing, assisting in verifying, organizing, typing and reviewing data. Performs specialized administrative and/or clerical work independently including composing letters, memoranda, and reports.
Perform specialized administrative and/or clerical work independently including composing letters, memoranda, and reports.
Manage projects from conception to completion and generates status reports of all projects and performs backups of all computer data entered.
Ensure that all sensitive and restricted information and materials are handled with complete confidentiality and discretion.
Possess a thorough working knowledge of or ability to quickly and effectively grasp and utilize the policies, protocols, systems, procedures, and technical vernacular of the agency, department and County, as they are applicable to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintain a high level of interactive communication with professional staff, supervisors, and managers in order to properly assess the clerical, secretarial, and administrative needs and priorities of the department.
Utilize standard keyboard to apply various computer or software application to assigned tasks and to process information.
Develop a working knowledge of and applies various computer or software applications to assigned tasks and to process information.
Use of a variety of resources, including crime mapping technology, computer-aided dispatch, police reports, and contacts with other professionals in their area and around the country.
Look for trends and to provide answers to issues puzzling police in real time. This, in turn, helps law enforcement better prepare.
Locate times and areas where a particular crime or a range of criminal activity is occurring. Identification of these areas, called hot spots, helps law enforcement plan their manpower needs, pinpointing when and where officers should patrol in order to maximize their effectiveness.
Gather and analyze crime statistics and producing reports.
Develop intelligence, advising police commanders, and identifying retail theft and burglary criminal trends, including emerging problems. Research long-term problems and presents response strategies.
Prepare presentations of data and analysis findings to investigator in preparation of further investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to create, edit, and analyze data; ability to collect, analyze and evaluate evidence, statistics, and other information to draw logical conclusions.
Advanced proficiency in the use of computers and standard software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, and other illustrative documents.
Ability to produce reports on demand and in a timely fashion. Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Must work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements.
Good attention to multifarious detail demonstrated by accurate proofreading, verification, and editing complex data, and transcribing and cross-referencing data from personal computer and documents.
Demonstrated high level skill and proficiency in maintaining detailed work-related records.
Ability to interact well with others to investigate, gather, and review confidential materials, information, and incidents of record.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making and carry out programs affecting one’s own work.
Expertise and knowledge, as may be pertinent to the area of assignment, of correct technical, legal, and other language, punctuation, and grammar usage, and their proper application to business forms, letters, and records.
Skill and accuracy in the control, organization, and maintenance of files and records according to various methods. Excellent diplomatic communication skills to inquire and gather information from others and get along well with others.
Ability to understand and follow through on oral and written instructions; ability to accurately relate such instructions in full or in part to other staff.
Ability to coordinate several tasks at one time and perform well under pressure.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Ability to always remain composed, particularly for the purpose of gathering and dispatching information accurately and efficiently.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.
Ability to work any shift assigned, including days, afternoons, or midnights, including holidays and weekends; capable of working an additional eight (8) hours of mandatory overtime, as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, business, statistics, computer science, or information systems from an accredited college or university or four (4) years of experience in computerized statistical analysis, research, and trend identification required. Two (2) year experience in crime and intelligence analysis or commissioned law enforcement may be substituted for one year of the education requirement.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and social networking internet sites.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.
Ability to work any shift assigned, including days, afternoons, or midnights including holidays and weekends; must be capable of working mandatory overtime, as required.
Must successfully pass background investigation(s) with results showing no past criminal record of conviction for a felony or misdemeanor.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, business, statistics, computer science, or information systems from an accredited college or university and/or six (6) years of experience in computerized statistical analysis, research, cybersecurity, geospatial analysis, and trend identification required.
Specialized military background or interest in counterterrorism, national security, cyber, international relations, analytic studies, or counterintelligence.
Two (2) or more years of related professional work experience, within a criminal justice, public administration, research analysis, and/or a related field, obtained within the last four (4) years.
Possession of a Law Enforcement Agencies Data System LEADS certification or the ability to receive it within sixty (60) days of hire.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
**ArticleEE,Civilian SelectionProcess,oftheSheriff’sEmployment Action Manual (SEAM), applies to this employment process and can be found at the followinglink:
https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SEAM-Article-EE-Civilian-Selection-Process-updated-11-15-25.pdf
Pleasenotethattherearenoremotejobopportunities, allpositionsarelocated onsite.
All Cook County Sheriff’s Office employees must apply on the internal employment page to be considered; the application may be accessed via the SheriffNet site on the Human Resource page.
Note: All Internal Applicants are subject to Cook County Promotional salary rules if selected.
ICertifythatnoPoliticalReasonsorFactorswereconsideredinanydecisionImadeoraction I took related to this Employment Action.Further, I do not know of or have any reason to believe that anyone else considered or took action based on Political Reasons or Factors with respect to this Employment Action.
EEO Statement
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its hiring and promotional process. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office employment decisions will not be based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Benefits
HealthInsuranceProgram– Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents.
Holidays– Thirteen (13) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year. Employees who are active at the beginning of the fiscal year (December 1st) also qualify for a floating holiday.
SickLeave– Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days.
Vacation Leave– Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue fifteen (15) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment.
LifeInsurance– Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage.
PensionPlan– Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten
(10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.
DeferredCompensationProgram– Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option.
The 2025 Cook County Employee Benefits Overview can be viewed at:
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/g/files/ywwepo161/files/documents/2025-09/OE26.Employee Benefits Overview (EBO)_County.pdf
DrugandAlcohol-FreeWorkplace
It is the policy of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to provide a drug- and alcohol-free workplace for all members.
It is imperative that all Sheriff’s Office members are capable of devoting constant and uninterrupted attention to the performance of all assigned duties without risk to safety and security for themselves, other members, or the public. To ensure the goals of this policy are met, all Sheriff’s Office members shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing, whether mandatory, random, or based on reasonable suspicion.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. *
This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and/or medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification and ineligible for appointment to, or employment in, a position in the County service for a period of five years. For current Cook County Sheriff’s employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the County service for a period of five years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (8) (18).
Sheriff’s Employment Action Manual (SEAM)
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office hiring process is governed by the Sheriff’s Employment Action Manual (SEAM) which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. Cook County Sheriff’s officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County Sheriff’s Director of Compliance. If the Cook County Sheriff’s Director of Compliance sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.”
The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the Cook County Sheriff’s Office hiring decision.
