Crime Analyst

City of Springfield; Police; On-site; PLN 246,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield seeks a Crime Analyst to conduct complex research and analysis, providing timely information on crime patterns and suspect correlations. You will support field units in real time for officer safety and investigation.

Responsibilities include GIS mapping, video system enhancements, and data-driven reporting. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred, with at least one year of analyst experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and/or four years of education/experience.
• Experience as crime analyst is preferred; knowledge of research and analysis methods.
• Ability to write technical reports and present statistics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Real-Time Crime Analysis Center and monitor notifications.
• Analyze crime patterns, suspect correlations, and forecast activity.
• Develop GIS maps and spatial analyses for investigations.
• Prepare and present complex statistics and project reports.
• Collaborate with IT and other agencies to troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Research analysis

Technical report writing

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Maintaining composure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

4 years education/experience combined

Tools

GIS

Video enhancement software

CCTV systems

Web publishing software

Job description

Posting number: 04441

Department: Police Department

Job classification: Crime Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers, Public Safety

Summary

Responsible for conducting complex research and analysis and provides timely and pertinent information relating to crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlation, target-suspect data, crime forecasting, and resource deployment. Support field service units in real time for officer safety and investigative support. Work involves identifying case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints or allegations of law violations. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Examples of duties

• Operates the Springfield Police Department Real-Time Crime Analysis Center.
• Monitors ShotSpotter and license plate reader notifications.
• Uses BriefCam and exacqVision video systems.
• Monitors and searches social media.
• Utilizes police radio system to communicate Officer Safety and urgent information to responding police units.
• Provides communication and acts as primary contract between Gaming Unit (MGM) and Springfield Police Department.
• Creates GIS maps displaying spatial data and performs spatial data analysis.
• Utilizes city, school, and private CCTV systems to monitor criminal, fire, and public safety activity in real time.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodology.
• Develops crime/suspect and suspect/crime correlation's and target profile analysis.
• Prepares and presents complex and detailed statistical reports.
• Develops and presents projects to both internal and external groups.
• Uses computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, geographical information systems (GIS), word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze and present data.
• Captures, enhances, and redacts video and images as needed to support Police investigative activity
• Manages daily use of License Plate reader to include Hot Sheets and wanted vehicles.
• Publishes Officer Safety Bolos to internal and external law enforcement agencies.
• Assist in gathering of video and image evidence for use in all aspects of Law Enforcement activity.
• Assists in the development of new programs, procedures, methods and systems.
• Assists with training of police officers, police administrators, new employees and interns in the use of Crimeview Dashboard.
• Understands and implements assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives.
• Works with IT staff and software vendors to identify and troubleshoot system and application problems.
• Works cooperatively with other team members, receives and shares information.

Qualifications

• Maintains knowledge of high risk Homeland Security Targets within the Springfield MA area.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and analysis; technical report writing; statistical analysis as applied to crime patterns; probability assessments and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of terminology used in the description of criminal activity.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques used in criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of closed circuit video systems and video enhancement software.
• Knowledge of web publishing software.
• Ability to form and design reports, charts, graphs and tables.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to plan, organize, and participate in the work of the crime analysis unit; communicate statistical information concerning crime activities with citizens and local, state, and federal law enforcement staff; develop and implement new/changed programs, procedures, and technological resources; research, review, and analyze primary data on criminal activity; develop conclusions, project trends, and make recommendations.
• Ability to maintain composure under high stress conditions.
• Ability to use closed circuit video systems and video enhancement software.
• Ability to use web publishing software.

Supplemental information

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other relevant field of study or four (4) years of any combination of education and experience.
• One year of previous crime analyst experience.