Crime Analyst

City of Little Rock HR; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is seeking a dedicated Crime Analyst to analyze police information reports, identify crime trends, and recommend corrective actions. The role involves preparing statistical reports, communicating findings, and utilizing advanced data analysis skills. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in statistical research and data analysis. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work outside normal hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in statistical research or data analysis.
• One year of advanced-level Microsoft Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes daily offense and arrest reports to identify crime patterns.
• Prepares statistical reports for management.
• Communicates crime trends to operational components.

Skills

Statistical Research

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Job Objective

To analyze police information reports in order to identify crime trends and recommend corrective action.

Essential Functions & Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Analyzes daily offense and arrest reports to identify crime patterns, including suspect characteristics and demographic information as they relate to certain crimes.
2. Prepares monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual statistical reports and various correspondence for management.
3. Communicates crime trend, suspect characteristic, and intelligence data to operational components of the Police Department.
4. Inputs data into computer program systems to prepare reports, graphs, and maps for presentations to management concerning crime trends and necessary corrective action.
5. Recommends staffing patterns to management in order to anticipate and combat criminal activity.
6. Enters crime data into a computer using mapping and spreadsheet software.
7. Prepares Special Information Bulletins and Directed Patrol Requests using crime statistical data; disseminates information to appropriate personnel.
8. Contacts governmental agencies to gather criminal statistical data and compare crime analysis methods.
9. Researches federal and state laws and local ordinances; responds to special crime information requests.
10. Operates a computer with database, spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), and word processing software to generate correspondence, memoranda, PowerPoint presentations, and reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements

Typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in statistical research, data analysis, mapping, or a related area; with at least one (1) year of advanced-level Microsoft Excel experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be available to work outside normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Secondary Duties

• Makes public presentations concerning crime information and prevention to civic organizations and neighborhood watch groups.
• Testifies in court regarding crime data.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Knowledge of research and evaluation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in effective law enforcement.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of mapping computer software.
• Knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including database, spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), and word processing software.
• Skill in operating a computer, utilizing database, mapping, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Ability to develop computerized reports used to interpolate data.
• Ability to analyze crime pattern statistics.
• Ability to analyze and interpret research findings.
• Ability to write and prepare statistical and narrative reports.
• Ability to recommend corrective actions regarding crime trends and criminal activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Physical Requirements

The physical demand characteristics and activities indicated below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.