Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst - Northern Colorado Drug Task Force

One Agency. One Mission. Public Safety.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Crime Analyst to work with the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force. In this unique position, you will serve as an informational foundation for our operations, helping to connect the dots in complex cases. If you are passionate about the intersection of data, technology, and law enforcement, and want a rewarding career where your daily efforts drive justice forward, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule & Location:

Fully in-person role in Northern Colorado. Schedule is Tuesday through Friday, typically 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with some flexibility. Very limited on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide tactical and analytical support to detectives and investigative teams by delivering timely, actionable intelligence to assist in ongoing criminal cases.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of diverse data sets (including phone records, financial transactions, social media activity, surveillance footage, criminal databases, and open-source intelligence) as they relate to long-term and complex investigations.
• Correspond and coordinate with outside agencies (local, state, federal law enforcement, and other relevant organizations) to obtain, share, and clarify information critical to ongoing investigations.
• Develop analytical products such as link charts, timelines, association matrices, and visual presentations to help investigators identify patterns, connections, and potential leads.
• Perform data mining and cross-referencing across multiple internal and external databases to uncover hidden relationships between suspects, victims, locations, and events.

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What We're Looking For

• Team player with a humble attitude – Able to work collaboratively with detectives, supervisors, and other analysts while remaining approachable and open to feedback.
• Strong organizational skills – Exceptional ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and maintain meticulous records in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated – Proactive in identifying needs, taking initiative on projects, and driving investigations forward without constant supervision.
• Eager to learn and adapt – Demonstrated willingness to quickly master new analytical tools, techniques, and investigative methodologies as cases and technology evolve.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• High attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of directly related duties required.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Current TLO, or the ability to obtain a TLO certification within one (1) year of hire date.

We encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

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Supplemental Information

The Sheriff’s Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.

Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

Hiring Process

• Online Application
• Pre-Employment Questionnaire
• Oral Board Interview
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Leadership Interview
• Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen
• Sheriff Approval

For Current Sheriff's Office Employees*

In order to be considered, you must get a Letter of Support from your chain of command and submit the Letter of Support with your application by 11:59 pm on May 10th, 2026. Please use the following process for your Letter of Support:

• Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.
• Your direct supervisor will then write a Letter of Support and route that Letter of Support through your chain of command.
• Your next level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisor's Letter of Support.
• Your mid-level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.
• Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.
• Submit your Letter of Intent and fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.

Recruitment Contact

Email millwole@co.larimer.co.us or call (970) 619 4144.

Key skills/competency

Crime Analyst

• Data Analysis
• Intelligence Gathering
• Investigative Support
• Law Enforcement
• Critical Thinking
• Pattern Recognition
• Report Writing
• Collaboration
• Data Mining
• TLO Certification