Crime and Intelligence Analyst II

City of Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

AFLAC

Deferred Compensation

Legal Shield/ID Shield

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Term Life

Job summary

The City of Spokane is seeking a Crime and Intelligence Analyst II to support law enforcement operations by monitoring real-time crime data, performing initial analyses, and identifying trends, patterns, and emerging threats.

You will contribute to evidence-based policing, review incident reports and behavioral indicators, and produce reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders while ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Forensic Science, GIS, Information Systems or a closely related field.
• Three years of work experience in crime analysis.
• Substitution: additional work experience in crime analysis or commissioned law enforcement may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to evidence-based policing by producing timely, data-informed analysis in support of policy and operational decision-making.
• Assists in evaluating potential threats by reviewing incident reports, communications, and behavioral indicators to assess likelihood of violence or escalation.
• Participates in collection and analysis of intelligence from digital forensics reports, video feeds, and other multimedia sources to assist case development and situational awareness.
• Assists in conducting social network analysis under guidance of senior analysts or investigators.
• Develops statistical analyses to evaluate crime and assess impact of department missions and tactics.
• Maintains crime databases and ensures data integrity by entering, updating, and verifying information; operates crime analysis software and related databases.
• Utilizes information systems and crime mapping software to create reports, maps, and visual presentations for briefings and graphic resources.
• Prepares crime analysis reports, bulletins, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders; may contribute to quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
• Ensures compliance with proper management of criminal intelligence per regulations; may support Real-Time Intelligence Operations during incidents.
• Responds to internal and public inquiries; performs related work as required.

Skills

Crime analysis

Data analysis

GIS

Information systems

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

Data Analytics

Forensic Science

Tools

Crime analysis software

Law enforcement databases

GIS software

Job description

The City of Spokane is hiring a Crime and Intelligence Analyst II to provide technical aid for law enforcement operations through monitoring real-time crime data, conducting initial analysis, and identifying crime trends, patterns, and emerging threats.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Contributes to the department's evidence-based policing efforts by producing timely, data-informed analysis in support of policy and operational decision-making.
• Assists in evaluating potential threats by reviewing incident reports, communications, and behavioral indicators to assess the likelihood of violence or escalation.
• Participates in the collection and analysis of intelligence from digital forensics reports, video feeds, and other multimedia sources to assist in case development and situational awareness.
• Assists in conducting social network analysis under the guidance of senior analysts or investigators, contributing to the identification of persons of interest and criminal associations.
• Develops statistical analyses to evaluate crime and to assess the impact of department missions and tactics.
• Maintains crime databases and ensures data integrity by entering, updating, and verifying information. Operates crime analysis software, law enforcement databases, and other technology platforms which support intelligence-led policing.
• Utilizes information systems and crime mapping software to create reports, maps, and visual presentations for crime analysis briefings and graphic resources.
• Prepares crime analysis reports, bulletins, and presentations for various internal and external stakeholders. Duties may include contribution to quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports. May exchange and coordinate various reports and data sharing with outside entities.
• Ensures compliance with proper management of criminal intelligence in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• May be assigned to Real-Time Intelligence Operations to provide immediate intelligence support during ongoing incidents, major events, or critical emergencies.
• Responds to internal and public inquiries.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Forensic Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Three years of work experience in crime analysis.
• Substitution: Additional work experience in crime analysis or commissioned law enforcement may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Applicants must submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) form. This documentation will be used to conduct a background investigation. Completion of this form is MANDATORY for employment consideration.
• All applicants are subject to a thorough police background investigation, including but not limited to criminal history, pre-employment drug screening, and polygraph.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Deferred Compensation
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.