Crime Analyst
Make an impact within your community!
Are you passionate about making communities safer through data-driven insights? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills can help take down major criminal operations?
If so, the Montana Department of Justice is looking for someone like you to join our team as a Crime Analyst.
This is more than just a job, it’s a mission-critical role supporting proactive law enforcement across the state.
You'll work at the forefront of criminal intelligence gathering and analysis to support investigations, identify criminal trends, and provide actionable insights to our agents and partner agencies.
- Location: Helena, Montana
- Salary: $ 27.78 - 31.28 Hourly
- Fantastic State of Montana benefits you and your family!
- Resume deadline (based on your computer's time zone): Sept. 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
What You’ll Do:
As a Crime Analyst, you'll play a vital role in disrupting criminal activity by:
- Collecting and analyzing intelligence related to major criminal conspiracies and multi-jurisdictional offenses
- Identifying patterns, trends, and links between individuals, groups, and organizations involved in criminal activity
- Producing timely reports, intelligence briefings, and actionable insights to support investigations and prosecutions
- Building and maintaining a strong network of contacts with law enforcement partners across Montana and beyond
- Handling sensitive, confidential information with professionalism and integrity
- Presenting complex information clearly and effectively—both in written reports and visual presentations
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in a field involving research and data analysis (e.g. Criminal Justice, Law, Social Sciences, History, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.)
- At least 2 years of professional experience in intelligence analysis within criminal justice, military, government, or relevant private sector setting
OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Once 2 years of experience is met, additional direct experience in intelligence analysis may substitute for educational requirements (year for year)
You must be able to obtain a federal Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance within 12 months of hire. Inability to do so will result in termination.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of a specialized, multi-week intelligence analysis training program
- Experience working with confidential data in a government or law enforcement setting
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
Show Us What You’ve Got:
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation:
- Categories of Critical Infrastructure in the U.S.
- Analysis of two examples of potential critical infrastructure in Montana
- Only open-source information should be used.
Selection Process May Include:
- Evaluation of résumé and cover letter
- Structured interview and performance tests
- Fingerprint-based criminal background check
- Driving and employment history review
- Clearance eligibility screening
Ready to Apply? Here’s How:
- Submit your résumé via the application system
Important: Mark your résumé as a “Relevant File” when uploading
- Make sure your résumé clearly details:
- All relevant job experience
- Specific duties performed
- Dates of employment (Month/Year format)
- Reason for leaving each job
What do we offer:
- State of Montana comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Generous paid time off; including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Retirement plans for your future
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Why Join Us?
When you work for the Montana Department of Justice, your part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding our communities.