Associate Crime Analyst

Job Posting End Date: December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on December 30, 2025, in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is seeking a professional and positive individual wishing to serve our community as an intern or temporary Associate Crime Analyst. This position will perform a variety of duties including assisting the Anoka County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division's Investigative Unit with case work, creating databases for analysis, extracting and verifying pertinent information, managing and organizing information, providing leads, performing data mining, and proactively developing targets for further investigation.

This is a temporary, non-exempt position that will work onsite at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office in Andover.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade (26). $45,177.60 to $54,080 ($21.72 to $26.00 per hour)
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, 325 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover.
• Expected work hours are 24 hours per week.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Crime Analyst- Intern.

• Assist the Anoka County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division's Investigative Unit in case work, creating databases for analysis, extracting and verifying pertinent information, managing and organizing information, providing leads, performing data mining, and proactively developing targets for further investigation.
• Assist ACSO's Special Enforcement Team, the Anoka County SWAT Team, and the Anoka Regional Crime, Technology, and Information Center (ARCTIC) with their operations as requested.
• Provide staff with real-time intelligence during critical incidents.
• Assist with the creation and development of the ARCTIC by assisting program management and patrol division command with projects as needed.
• Support Patrol by analyzing crime trends, crime patterns, and other data to assist in identifying and planning targeted enforcement activities.
• Produce visual exhibits such as charts, maps, and timelines via computer applications.
• Work with ACSO Crime Prevention and ACSO Criminal Analysts in creating and distributing intelligence/activity bulletins to share timely information with office staff, county staff, and community members.
• Assist with the development of monthly reports for contract city liaisons for city council meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma
• Pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, crime analysis, law enforcement, science, or a closely related field
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use
• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, database analytics, or a closely related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of data analytics
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice Information Systems rules and restrictions

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Laboratory or morgue environment, indoor and outdoor field work sites based on assignment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work and handle medical equipment with a high degree of accuracy, and occasionally pushing carts weighing over 300 lbs.
• Regular lifting of 100 lbs. or more
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to Forensic equipment depending on assignment
• Forensic equipment may include but is not limited to syringes, scalpels, needles, bone saws, medical imaging equipment, and personal protective equipment
• Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as "unauthorized Tattoos" under the sheriff's Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Tattoos that cover more than 50 percent of the exposed area of the arm while wearing an unaltered short-sleeved shirt must be covered by a long- sleeved shirt while the employee is representing the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. The exposed area is the area from the bend of the wrist to the shirt sleeve. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for tattoos of rings on fingers. (Complete policy available upon request).

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO

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