Crime Analyst

City of Santa Fe Springs; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Crime Analyst to research, analyze, and prepare crime data and statistics. The role involves compiling information from databases to identify crime patterns and assist in the analysis of problem areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include analyzing data, preparing reports for the department, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies. The job offers various benefits and is a non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, and documents.

Responsibilities

• Locate, compile, and analyze crime and traffic data from computer databases.
• Collect and analyze statistical information using surveys.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on crime and traffic data.

Skills

SQL

GIS

Effective verbal and written communication

Mathematical competence

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Crime Analyst to research, analyze, and prepare crime data, statistics, and reports. The analyst will locate, compile, and analyze information from computer databases to identify crime patterns, support suspect targeting, and assist in body‑patrol of problem areas.

Responsibilities

• Locate, compile, and analyze crime and traffic data from computer databases to identify crime patterns, assist with suspect targeting, and patrol problem areas.
• Collect and analyze statistical information using surveys, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.
• Review, analyze, and disseminate crime and traffic reports.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on crime and traffic data and trends for department staff and other law‑enforcement agencies.
• Create and maintain computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays.
• Prepare graphical reports using graphs, charts, diagrams, and maps.
• Work with the public information officer to develop media information as needed.
• Collect and compile criminal intelligence information; enter data, reports, or records of criminal intelligence.
• Prepare reports for Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Attend and present oral and written briefings on the results of criminal incidents or intelligence analysis during staff briefings.
• Prepare and conduct citizen and other surveys.
• Prepare composites of suspects involved in criminal activity as requested by investigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice, or a related field.
• One to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of SQL and GIS preferred.
• Valid driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, reports, and documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with management, the public, and fellow employees.
• Mathematical competence with probability, statistics, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and sit; walk occasionally; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and maintain the ability to adjust vision focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is generally quiet with occasional noise from computer equipment and public interactions. Employees may encounter various environmental conditions while performing data‑analysis duties in office settings.

Benefits

Paid leave, including regular leave, extended illness leave, and holiday leave; funeral leave (up to three consecutive days); military leave; mental health and well‑being leave; shared leave bank for extended absences; comprehensive health insurance (four coverage options); dental insurance; life insurance (city‑paid; optional employee‑paid); long‑term disability insurance; retirement options (traditional pension or a hybrid plan); health savings plan; deferred compensation plan; flexible spending account; Virginia college savings plan; employee health services; employee assistance program; bi‑weekly pay; vision insurance; and voluntary benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

Additional Information

This is a non‑exempt position.