SUPERVISING CRIME ANALYST, SHERIFF
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SUPERVISING CRIME ANALYST, SHERIFF
Salary
$86,652.00 - $116,772.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
J0940J
Department
SHERIFF
Opening Date
03/13/2026
Closing Date
3/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
We will be accepting online applications from Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Friday, March 27, 2026 , to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER:
J0940J
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Essential Job Functions
Supervises, inspects, monitors, mentors, and evaluates Crime Analysts, Sheriff, in the performance of their duties to ensure they are meeting performance standards.
Reviews and approves crime analysis and intelligence work products such as crime bulletins, situation reports, maps, phone toll analyses, charts, assessments, and special ad-hoc projects.
Promotes information sharing among crime and intelligence analysts assigned to the Sheriff's Department, as well as with outside law enforcement agencies.
Identifies and coordinates analyst training to enhance analytical skillsets.
Ensures analysts have a working knowledge of the various analytical software programs and systems.
Performs administrative duties to ensure compliance with Departmental policies and procedures.
Troubleshoots analytical issues and problems.
Conducts annual audits/inspections, writes reports, and presents findings and recommendations to unit commanders and Department executives on areas requiring improvement.
Serves as technical advisor to Crime Analysts in crime and intelligence analysis techniques and methods of analysis.
Participates in or oversees the more complex phases of analytical work or special projects with time-sensitive deadlines.
Tests, reviews, and evaluates utilization of automated analytical software applications.
Ensures that an effective liaison is developed and maintained with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange crime information.
Serves as crime and/or intelligence analysis subject matter expert to Department personnel and outside law enforcement agencies.
Assists the Crime Analysis Program Manager with recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and placement of personnel.
Ensures analytical support and products meet the needs of the units of assignment and/or Department.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social/Behavioral Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field* AND five years of experience as a crime and/or intelligence analyst earned in a recognized law enforcement agency. **
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*To receive credit for the required degree, youMUST include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specializationat the time of filing, or by Friday, March 27, 2026 . Documentation should be submitted to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it needs to be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY FRIDAY , MARCH 27, 2026 , IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
** A recognized law enforcement agency is a legally constituted governmental entity having mandated responsibilities to enforce laws and having personnel with general or special law enforcement powers. These include but are not limited to:
State Police
State Highway Patrol
State Department of Law Enforcement
County Law Enforcement
Sheriff's Department
Municipal Law Enforcement
Federal Law Enforcement
Specialized Law Enforcement (e.g., University, Transit, Port Authority, Park, Fish and Game, or Housing)
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
A structured interview weighted 100% assessing:
Applied Experience and Training
Adaptability
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Coaching and Developing
Motivation and Initiative
Interpersonal Skills
Assertiveness and Confidence
Performance Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
As part of the interview, candidates will also be required to complete a brief writing exercise.Applicants who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified from this examination.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
I f you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible, so if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.
The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Detective Division, Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau (FCCB).
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a"zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronicallybefore 5:00 P.M., PT, on Friday, March 27, 2026 .
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email : sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102 PPG 115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Any mistake you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Yes, I understand the above information.
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Which of the following options best describes your highest level of education completed in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social/Behavioral Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related field
Not Applicable
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or higher
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Which of the following best describes your area of specialization for your highest level of education in relation to Question 2
Not Applicable
Criminal Justice
Public Administration
Social/Behavioral Science
Computer Science
Mathematics
Closely Related Field
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If you have selected "Closely Related Field", please indicate your specialization for your highest level of education: (Insert N/A if not applicable)
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I understand that if I expect to receive credit for the required degree, I must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, official degree, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org, or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing, or by March 27, 2026. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirements.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
06
Which of the following best describes your experience as a crime and/or intelligence analyst earned in a recognized law enforcement agency
Not Applicable
Less than one (1) year
One (1) year but less than two
Two (2) years but less than three
Three (3) years but less than four
Four Years (4) but less than five
Five (5) years or more
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DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCEas a crime and/or intelligence analyst in a recognized law enforcement agency.
NOTE: Foreach experience, please indicate the following information:
Name of Employer
2) Position/ Title Held
3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY)- Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Describe experience in detail
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY." Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. (Also, you must indicate your experience on your APPLICATION.)
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Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process (In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.)
Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions.
No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process.
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.
Yes, I understand the above information.
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How did you learn about this position
Personal referral from someone other than a County Employee
County Employee
Los Angeles County Government Job website
Social Media (Instagram)
Socia Media (Facebook)
Linkedin
County Job Hotline
Job Fair
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WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
13
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD
Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.
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Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable
Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable.
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Are you currently on criminal probation
No
Yes
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Are you currently on criminal parole
No
Yes
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Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date
No
Yes; within 1 year
Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
Yes; more than 4 years ago
18
Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana If "yes", when was the last time
No
Yes; within the last 12 months
Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
Yes; more than 4 years ago
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Have you ever used methamphetamine If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
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Have you ever used heroin If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 29 times
Yes; 30 or more times
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Have you ever used speed If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
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Have you ever used cocaine If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
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Have you ever used ecstasy If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
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Have you ever used PCP If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 29 times
Yes; 30 or more times
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Have you ever used hallucinogens If "yes", how many times
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
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By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.
Yes
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