Crime Analyst - I

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; California City (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks a data analyst to collect, research, and analyze law enforcement, crime, and intelligence data using both qualitative and quantitative methods. You will develop predictive and descriptive reports on crime patterns, individuals, associations, and trends.

You will create GIS maps and visualizations to support investigations and prosecutions, and coordinate with staff and other agencies to define requirements for intelligence products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, crime analysis, law enforcement/public safety, public administration, intelligence studies or related field.
• Experience analyzing crime or intelligence data preferred.
• Certification in Crime and Intelligence Analysis within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, research, and analyze crime and intelligence data using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Develop predictive and descriptive reports on crime patterns, individuals, associations, and trends.
• Create charts, GIS maps, and visualizations to support investigations and prosecutions.
• Coordinate with staff and other agencies to define requirements for intelligence products.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

Statistical analysis

Criminal justice

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, research, and analyze a variety of law enforcement, crime, and intelligence data using qualitative and quantitative methods; identify and interpret criminal activity, patterns, relationships, profiles, and trends.
• Monitor and identify trends in criminal activity; conduct complex data mining with multiple intelligence databases to assist with case development for investigations.
• Extract and analyze data and records and identify relevant information; prepare a variety of predictive and descriptive technical reports regarding crime patterns, individuals, associations, flow, operations, and threats based on distillation and synthesis of all available information.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; supervise, assign, and review the work of clerical and technical staff.
• Coordinate with sworn and non-sworn staff, staff from other agencies or jurisdictions, and others to identify requirements for intelligence/crime analysis products; maintain liaison with other jurisdictions and agencies.
• Review and analyze current/proposed legislation and advise management on the impact or potential impact; assist in analysis of federal and state statutes, codes, and regulations; develop required responses and/or proposals for various state departments and various statewide associations applicable to assigned work unit or department.
• Develop or assist in the development of statistical tracking systems, intelligence databases and management reports for identification of trends as identified; develop detailed maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and analyses of spatially-referenced data, including crime reports, calls for service, parolees, sex or arson registrants, complaints, and other relevant data.
• Create charts, association matrices, link analyses, crime calendars, graphs, and exhibits to assist in investigations, tactical operations, and prosecution.
• Conduct briefings and/or presentations of crime and intelligence information for employees and outside agency staff; prepare a variety of bulletins and other time sensitive informational materials for dissemination of information.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for administrative functions; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Design and recommend systems, procedures, forms, and instructions for internal use; apply conventional and computer-based modeling, logic and hypothesis testing algorithms and statistical analyses; prepare complex analytical and statistical reports.
• Evaluate investigative computer software tools and make recommendations for system enhancements; provide technical assistance on the functionality of job specific information systems; plan, collect, and analyze open-source information from the internet while staying attentive to new local media sources and trends.
• Prepare correspondence and reports; establish and maintain a variety of files, records, and statistics, including case files, activity logs, unit statistics, and crime data; ensure documentation, retention, and destruction of crime data complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Produce and disseminate time-sensitive law enforcement bulletins, hot sheets, and other law enforcement related documents.
• May represent the work unit as required; may testify in court.
• Conduct special projects and staff training related to crime analysis and related computer system applications.
• Assist with research, analysis, and feedback on log-term projects such as beat redistribution studies, call volume, and statistical reports.
• Provide tactical and real-time intelligence for in-progress incidents and active cases.
• Perform related duties as required.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible work experience conducting detailed analysis on information or data collected which requires the preparation and submission of findings, projections, or conclusions with recommendations. Experience working with crime or intelligence related data is preferred.

Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, crime analysis, law enforcement/public safety, public administration, intelligence studies, homeland security, statistics and research methodology, computer science, geographic information systems, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analysis certification or equivalent comparable certification within one year of appointment.
• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.