Law Enforcement Analyst

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The Opportunity:

At the UCF Police Department, safety is our top priority. Our mission is to help ensure that students, faculty, staff, and visitors can both be safe and feel safe every day. Whether you are starting your career in public safety or bringing valuable experience from another field, you'll join a dedicated team that values professionalism, teamwork, and service to others. If you're looking for a rewarding career where every shift presents an opportunity to make a positive impact, we invite you to become part of the UCF Police Department family.

The Law Enforcement Analyst is a specialized non-sworn law enforcement position collecting, organizing, evaluating and analyzing criminal intelligence information for law enforcement purposes for the University of Central Florida Police Department.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, organizes, evaluates, analyzes and coordinates criminal and intelligence information for the development and dissemination of criminal intelligence products, to include charts, trend reports and briefing information.
• Reviews all pertinent intelligence information and public information sources on criminal elements to develop tactical and strategic intelligence.
• Correlates new information with existing criminal intelligence already stored in manual and computerized systems.
• Prepares intelligence reports, link charts, association matrices, bulletins, as well as other specialized reports and graphic presentations.
• Prepares and presents briefings to the University of Central Florida Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on the findings or conclusions from the criminal intelligence analysis.
• Assists in the management of major case investigations by assembling, collating, coordinating and analyzing reports, data and evidence, as well as projecting trends. Assists in planning, prioritizing and implementing the intelligence collection for pertinent crime trends or groups.
• Performs frequent quality control checks of the intelligence database. Reviews and purges intelligence files by going through each file, recommending the file either be purged or updated. Provides the necessary documentation to update files.
• Provides background and criminal history research assistance for internal staff and external agencies.
• Performs other related work as required and/or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) or Application of Network Analysis to Criminal Analysis law enforcement analyst (ANACAPA) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, analysis strategies, or associated area; or four years of experience as a crime analyst.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience in threat management.
• Knowledge of the law enforcement field.
• Experience in generating detailed reports, public speaking, and presentations.
• Experience in data research and analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and reach closure on multi-functional tasks.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Along with your application, please submit a resume, a cover letter, and copies of any applicable certifications.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly range for this position is $28.73 ($60,000 annual salary) to $31.13 ($65,000 annual salary). The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• Must pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation, including, but not limited to, a psychological and physical exam, drug testing, and Computer Voice Stress Analysis.
• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
• May be required to work outside the normal work schedule for special events and campus emergencies.
• If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

University Police

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may change based upon the needs of the University.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

11-05-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.