Job Description Summary

The Information Analysis Unit (IAU) within the University of Maryland Police Department operates from an all-threats, all-hazards approach to safety and security facilitating information sharing between other regional agencies and the community to address various challenges. Under general supervision, the Law Enforcement Analyst serves as the department's analytical resource by conducting tactical, operational, and strategic crime analysis to identify emerging crime trends, assess threats, and produce intelligence products that support campus safety operations, investigations, and informed decision-making.

Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift and transport computer supplies and equipment (5-20 lbs). May be required to work hours during non-business work week. May be considered essential and required to work overtime on an as needed basis.

Preferences: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Science, Criminal Justice, or related field from an accredited college or university, that may include coursework in statistics, data analysis, research methods, and theories of crime/criminal behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of experience in crime analysis, research, investigations, or law enforcement. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of basic operations, services, and activities of a crime analysis program. Knowledge of principles and practices of program development and implementation. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter , List of References

Best Consideration Date: August 26th , 2026

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

VPA-Public Safety

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$68,000-$86100

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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