CRIME ANALYST

Gfoat; Rockwall, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rockwall is seeking a crime analyst to determine methodologies for researching and analyzing complex data and to derive logical, documented conclusions for use by citizens, department directors, and staff. You will study crime patterns, offenders, and victims using socio-demographic, spatial, and temporal data and apply GIS to map crime activity.

The role requires Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of data analysis experience, knowledge of crime statistics, and certification in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of data analysis experience.
• Experience collecting, interpreting and presenting crime data using statistical methods.
• Must possess or be able to obtain NCIC/TCIC certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze varied data to predict, prevent, and solve crime.
• Produce reports and presentations for command staff and external stakeholders.
• Disseminate intelligence information to department members and other agencies.
• Develop training materials on crime analysis practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIS

LexusNexis

TCIC/NCIC

FUSION

Job description

Under direction of the Administrative Lieutenant, this position will determine appropriate methodology to research and analyze varied and complex data and to arrive at logical and documented conclusions. Uses discretionary judgment in determining information to be gathered and disseminated to citizens, department directors, and other employees. Studies crime, disorder, and information related to the nature of incidents, offenders, and victims or targets of crime using socio-demographic, spatial and temporal characteristics. The information and statistics are provided to various divisions within the Department in an effort to predict, prevent, and/or solve crime occurring within the City of Rockwall. Determines the appropriate application of various software programs in order to obtain usable results based on the analysis of the needs of users.

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Uses intelligence data to assist with tactical assessments and planning resources. Identifies emerging threats. Networks with other analysts in the area to share intelligence, strategies, and techniques. Networks with officers and detectives in the agency to gather intelligence that may not be found in written records. Utilizes a computer and accesses the Internet, CAD, FUSION, RMS, LexusNexis, TXGang, Leads on Line, TCIC, NCIC, and other applications to accomplish tasks related to the job. Conducts research into suspect/victim/witness activities via Social Media and other Internet databases to mine key data from social media files, public records files, phone records, criminal association records and criminal history data.Maintains confidential intelligence files for the Department. Uses available databases to identify and track repeat offenders as they relate to current crime trends. Receives, maintains and disseminates, as necessary, information regarding recent parolees. Assists in planning initiatives to reduce future criminal activity. Disseminates intelligence information to members of the department as directed. Provide strategic assessment to assist management with decision on future priorities. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Performs a variety of analytical duties related to crime and law enforcement statistics in support of city law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Collects, objectively analyzes, interprets, evaluates, and disseminates data, including crime data to discover developing trends, patterns, and changes in criminal activity. Utilizes various databases, internal information and software to access, download, analyze and interpret data to develop crime series, patterns, suspect profiles, etc. Utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce computer generated maps displaying crime activity geographically.
• Develops and disseminates various reports/bulletins identifying criminal activity, suspect information, crime trends, statistics and/or forecasts. Prepares and presents as required weekly, monthly and yearly crime stats reports (e.g., Annual Report, Yearly Analysis, etc.) and presentations for command staff and other verbal briefings/presentations when required. Responds to internal and external requests for information. Facilitates the exchange of crime information within the police department with other law enforcement agencies. Identifies repeat offenders to assist in crime analysis. Assists with maintaining databases of selected persons such as registered sex offenders, known burglars, narcotics users, gang members, and other selected groups.
• Provides officers and supervisory staff with objective analyses to assist in problem solving, scheduling, and directed patrol. Assists in the administration of various departmental software packages, including database maintenance and user management as assigned and updates portions of departmental web page related to crime statistics.
• Develops and instructs training programs regarding the development and application of crime analysis information for police staff and the public.
• Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary. Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as directed.

(Note: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preference is given to degrees in Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Public Administration, or closely related fields.
• Three years or more of experience in data analysis, trend analysis, research methods, statistics, experience producing reports and presenting materials in a formal meeting environment required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain NCIC/TCIC certification.
• Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Will consider equivalent combination of experience and education, which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills required for the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operations and activities of the Police Department, the City, police procedures and the theory, principles, practices and methods of crime analysis; research methodologies and the National Incident Based Reporting System.
• Broad knowledge in data analysis, research methods, theory and statistics.
• Working knowledge of state, federal and local laws and statistics.
• General knowledge of office management; computer theory, methodology and operations.
• Working knowledge of computer capabilities and processing techniques.
• Skills requires sound analytical skills and proficiency in the use of computer hardware, such as personal computers, scanners, printers, and plotters.
• Requires proficiency in the use of software, such as Microsoft PC systems, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, records management systems, computer aided dispatch systems and GIS.
• Skill in displaying independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and be skilled in effective time management and resource utilization.
• Ability to consistently be a cooperative co-worker and team member with the ability to maintain positive working relationships inside and outside the department.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person and over the telephone.
• Requires effective listening skills, reading skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver formal presentations to small and large groups.
• Requires the ability to plan, enter data for computer software applications. Communicate courteously and effectively.
• Ability to extract, analyze and correlate data obtained from computer programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies, news media, employees and the public.
• Attends meetings and training classes to maintain current knowledge of latest technology and crime analysis processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Some tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
• Some tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Some tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
• Some tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.

Environmental Requirements:

• Some tasks are routinely performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, and fumes.)
• Some tasks are routinely performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some tasks require exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.
• Some tasks may require exposure to strong odors, smoke, toxic chemicals, dust or pollen, elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, and parasites).

Sensory Requirements:

• Some tasks may require color, sound, odor, depth, texture, and visual perception and discrimination.
• Some tasks require oral communications ability.

HIPAA Compliance Statement All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.