Law and Justice Research Analyst - District Attorney's Office

Job Description:

Law and Justice Research Analyst - District Attorney's Office

Description

The Job

SALARY INCREASES

3% Expected Salary Increase February 2026

( Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or

statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

San Bernardino County employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more details/application information, review here .

San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced Law and Justice Research Analyst to coordinate and perform critical data analysis to inform decision-making that will help improve criminal justice programs within the department and guide the development, integration, and implementation of long and short-range plans to support operations. This position will plan and conduct surveys and analytical studies of administrative and operational activities; develop recommendations for appropriate actions based on analysis of gathered data; and present reports of findings.

Essential duties will include:

• Preparing statistical reports bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually and/or as requested for dissemination internally and externally (e.g., state reporting to DOJ, Behavioral Health, etc.).
• Analyzing and interpreting data, coordinating programs based on research and recommending a course of action for technical and grant opportunities.
• Preparing oral and written presentations and documents of study results and recommendations to assist management in making informed administrative and operational decisions.
• Developing informational bulletins to report monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics.

For more detailed information, refer to the Law and Justice Research Analyst job description.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney’s Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment: Prior to appointment, candidates will be fingerprinted and must successfully pass a full background investigation.

Location: Must be willing to work in the office, Monday through Friday. A flex schedule (9/80) may be available.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Option 1
Experience : One year of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.

Education : Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.*

Option 2
Experience : Two years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.

Education : Associate's degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.*

Option 3
Experience : Three years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.

Education : Thirty semester (45 quarter) units in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study. (Copies of transcripts or list of completed college coursework is required.) *
Substitution : An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education under Option 3 only.

*Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the criminal justice system, with the ability to extract, analyze, and interpret statistical data and queries. In addition, the candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience conducting and interpreting multivariate analyses using statistical methods.
• Experience developing, presenting, and delivering ideas and recommendations to internal teams and leadership.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Background in a law enforcement environment.
• Proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Suite, Excel, JIMS, Visio Diagramming Software, Tiburon, or equivalent Computer-Aided Dispatch Software.
• Experience in grants administration.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, October 31, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points .

Please review HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$70,844.80 - $97,344.00 Annually