Criminal intelligence analyst | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Criminal intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security.

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  • Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.  
  • Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.  
  • Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.  
  • Study activities relating to narcotics, money
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Criminal intelligence analysts typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.

As a Criminal intelligence analyst you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    26,656 GBP *
    per year
    20,000 GBP
    52,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Criminal intelligence analyst

    • 27,181 GBP
    • 26,177 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Criminal intelligence analyst
    Average salary for full-time Criminal intelligence analyst

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    • 14,971 GBP
    • 14,692 GBP
    • 16,631 GBP
    • 26,656 GBP
    • 26,177 GBP
    • 27,181 GBP
    Salary over time for Criminal intelligence analyst

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 23,140 GBP
    • 24,317 GBP
    • 24,382 GBP
    • 25,919 GBP
    • 26,882 GBP
    • 27,874 GBP
    • 26,656 GBP
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    Future outlook for Criminal intelligence analysts

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    Criminal intelligence analyst - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Criminal intelligence analyst and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 75% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 9% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 6% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

    You'll need:

    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  ambition and a desire to succeed  
    •  persistence and determination  
    •  leadership skills  
    •  maths knowledge  
    •  to be flexible and open to change  
    •  business management skills   
    •  excellent verbal communication skills  
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Criminal intelligence analyst

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Criminal intelligence analyst.
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Criminal intelligence analyst. Check that you know:
    1
    Analytical or scientific software Data visualization software; Link analysis software; SAS
    2
    Data base user interface and query software Microsoft Access
    3
    Graphics or photo imaging software Graphics creation software; Photo enhancement software
    4
    Map creation software ESRI ArcGIS software
    5
    Transaction security and virus protection software Encryption software; McAfee; Symantec
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    Things to highlight for your Criminal intelligence analyst interview

    Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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