Nebraska State Patrol Crime Analyst

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Hiring Agency:
Motor Vehicles - Agency 24
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$31.156
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030213 Nebraska State Patrol Crime Analyst (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-13-2026
Job Description:
The Nebraska State Patrol Crime Analyst supports the Nebraska DMV Fraud Unit by performing statewide and interstate role leading and participating in activities related to the analysis and research of criminal activity. This analysis is related to identity of theft/fraud crimes and Auto Fraud crimes for the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle Fraud Unit. Provides a wide range of specialized services to include analytical and research products and reports used by state, federal, and local law enforcement officers and judicial or other criminal justice officials for use in prevention of future crimes, solving crimes, and other enforcement activities. Performs related work as assigned.
Provides specialized, professional-level criminal and operational information and analytical evaluations needed to monitor, suppress, and prevent actual and anticipated criminal activities to include but not limited to; Identity theft and Identity fraud, and all auto fraud and theft related crimes to evaluate current and future enforcement needs and actions. Access and use of sensitive/confidential databases, the state facial recognition program, applies analytical methods and processes, and prepare analyses and reports for all facets of the crime and research-analysis functions and related tactical, strategic, administrative, and intelligence purposes. Enter, search, and retrieve data from sensitive/confidential databases, provide informational services, and participate in criminal activity research and analysis, based on knowing and complying with varying law enforcement functional protocols and needs.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

Examples of Work include:

- Research, develop leads, and prepare analytical reports regarding instances of driver's license and motor vehicle fraud
- Receive complaints of DMV Fraud, prioritizing investigative cases, and obtain information from complaints, witnesses and victims. Conducts preliminary investigative research for DMV Fraud investigators as well as other law enforcement officers from outside agencies including Federal agencies.
- Review and compare images within the driver license database to identify possible fraud for further investigation.
- Analyze and interpret data obtained from multi-state record checks; various criminal, intelligence, field records and reports; teletype messages; publications, etc., to correlate existing information for investigations and identify similarities, differences, interrelationships, and criminal activity trends.
- Identify possible criminal targets or problem areas by preparing analytical reports and spreadsheets from information related to on-going investigations.
- Prepare and disseminate statistical reports for law enforcement officers/officials, Nebraska DMV Administration, Nebraska Crime Commission, and prosecuting attorneys.
- Author required written investigative reports to accurately reflect facts gathered.
- Prepare reports for presentation to prosecuting attorneys throughout the State of Nebraska.
- Prepare and testify at administrative/criminal proceedings as they relate to DMV fraud cases.  Monitoring the progress of cases through the judicial system.
- Provide information to cancel driver's licenses and state identification cards if they have been identified through investigative means as being fraudulent.
- Authenticate records and documents and collaborate with other law enforcement officials, city and county attorneys, the NE Attorney General’s office, and the United States Attorney’s office in developing criminal cases for prosecution.  Works with these same entities to assist in clearing erroneous driving violations and criminal records on behalf of the violated parties who have been identified as victims.
- Present intelligence briefings to exchange intelligence information with DMV Fraud investigators and other federal, state, and local law enforcement officials/entities including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
- Assisting the DMV Fraud investigators by performing field-based fingerprinting using traditional ink methods such as ten-print cards for official identification purposes.
- Receive, logs, stores and tracks physical evidence collected by investigators in an evidence room and maintains organized and secure evidence storage systems, ensuring the integrity, traceability, and chain of custody of items for judicial purposes.
- Analyze digital images and video for investigative purposes, including enhancements, clarification, and identification of persons, vehicles, or other relevant information for law enforcement requests.
- Receive photo lineup requests from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and assemble photo lineups in accordance with department policy.  Communicate with detectives, investigators, and federal agents to clarify request details and ensure lineup accuracy.
- Compiles and prepares reports for a comprehensive background check for prospective DMV employees while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist the DMV Legal Division with criminal background check for individuals requesting pardons regarding their driving records.
- Conducts intelligence analysis and prepares pre-operational briefings to facilitate the exchange of information with state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as judicial and other criminal justice officials; provides real-time intelligence support related to terrorism, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), identity theft, and gang activity investigations including undercover, coordinated arrest, and search warrant operations.
- Provide fraudulent document training for vehicle ownership and personal identification documents and identity theft.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, research/statistical methods, program evaluation, or related quantitative analysis field, and one year experience performing technical (non-clerical) support work or analytical work, to include collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports and summaries. Additional years of experience in the fields listed above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Legal Requirements:   Applicants must successfully pass an extensive background screening prior to employment, which may include completion of a Personal History Questionnaire. Applicants will be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check, and employment or assignment references, before an unconditional employment is offered. Applicants and employees must be free of felony convictions. Applicants and employees cannot maintain continuous associations or dealings with persons, groups, or organizations that they know or should know, are persons or groups or organizations under criminal investigation or indictment or who have a reputation for present involvement in felonious or criminal behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:   Experience, education and/or training in research design, sampling techniques and statistics or program evaluation, AND experience performing or providing technical support for others performing research or statistical analysis. Preferred:

- Minimum of 3-5 years in criminal investigative research and analysis.
- Experience interpreting motor-vehicle and criminal laws and statutes.
- Experience authenticating records and documents.
- Law enforcement investigation experience performing analytical research work to include gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports and summaries.
- Experience preparing and testifying at administrative/criminal proceedings.
- Experience creating training material and training and/or making presentations to groups.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, adobe acrobat and outlook as needed.
- Experience with TLO or similar program and PenLink.

Other:   This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to: establish and maintain working relationships with agency personnel, law enforcement employees, and state and local officials; instruct individuals with a variety of educational backgrounds and skills.

Skill in: researching, gathering and analyzing data, writing and compiling reports; problem solving and conflict resolution.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.