Criminal Analyst

Washington County, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County, MN, is seeking a Criminal Analyst to provide strategic investigative support to assist in criminal investigations related to human trafficking. You will compile and analyze data from multiple sources, map crime trends, and collaborate with law enforcement and prosecutors to aid prosecutions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
• 3 years of law enforcement, military, government or business intelligence experience related to the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigative case support to assist in criminal investigations.
• Research, compile, analyze and map crime trends and patterns from various data sources.
• Look for runaways, missing people, and cross-reference information via open-source research.
• Create and maintain databases to track victims and traffickers.
• Review information from tip lines and advise law enforcement during investigations.
• Prepare administrative subpoenas and assist in charging cases for court.
• Plan and provide trainings for law enforcement and community partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Open-source research

Communication

Collaboration

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Transcription

Microsoft Office

Data collection

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field

Tools

MNCIS/MGA

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Audio/video editing software

Transcription technology

Job description

This position is responsible for working with the Human Trafficking Investigator from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office under direction of the prosecuting attorney; most specifically with duties related to Human Trafficking to include collecting, reviewing, and evaluating data to assist the investigator with successful investigation and prosecution. The position will also aid other prosecutors in the County Attorney’s Office with case analysis and investigation. This position requires teamwork, self-motivation, prioritizing skills as well as solid proof-reading and good communication.

The Criminal Analyst is responsible for providing strategic investigative case support to assist in criminal investigations for complex, major crime, and or multi-jurisdictional cases.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in the area of criminal law, including familiarity with court systems and programs such as MNCIS/MGA
• Experience collaborating and communicating effectively with community partners and other stakeholders
• Experience preparing, proofreading, editing, and transcribing legal documents
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs and learning or navigating case management software
• Experience using audio and video editing software, including transcription-related technology

SELECTION TECHNIQUE

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE

$36.08 - $42.65 Hourly

E-Verify Participation

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Criminal Analyst position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, or other related field and 3 years of law enforcement, military, government or business intelligence experience related to the duties of this position.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and court procedures.
• Demonstrates skills in approaching others in a tactful manner.
• Demonstrates skills in gathering and analyzes information.
• Demonstrates mathematical aptitude, functional reasoning, and expertise in data collection, data manipulation, statistics, theory, and research.
• Demonstrates ability to suggest alternative solutions to crime analysis problems.
• Demonstrates ability to work under urgent demands, priorities, and varied requests to meet frequent deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to explain complex ideas and criminological aspects of behavior clearly, to many different types of individuals.
• Demonstrates skills in using a computer, copier, transcription device, audio visual equipment, and a phone, to complete job responsibilities; and strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively both within the organization and with others involved in the judicial process to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrates ability to persuade others to provide information necessary to prepare and try cases.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize legal resources such as statutes and practice manuals.
• Demonstrates ability to apply legal knowledge to complete documents and develop procedures.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classifications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide investigative case support to assist in criminal investigations.
2. Research, compile, analyze and map crime trends and patterns based on data collected from websites, ads (both electronic and print format) and other forms of social media.
3. Look for runaways, missing people, etc. on multiple search engines and databases and cross reference information through open-source research.
4. Create and maintain database containing relevant information to help track the victims of human trafficking and those who traffic these victims.
5. Research, compile and analyze returns from websites and cell phone data extractions.
6. Review and investigate information received through tip lines from other agencies and community partners.
7. Consult and advise law enforcement personnel during pending investigations.
8. Compile and organize tips and provide to law enforcement agencies.
9. Prepare Administrative Subpoenas sufficient under the law.
10. Assist in the preparation of charged cases for court.
11. Provide training and liaison with other state, local and federal law enforcement agencies and community partners.
12. Plan and provide trainings for law enforcement agencies, community partners and citizens.
13. Work as liaison between prosecution and law enforcement to ensure information follow through and investigation is completed.
14. Plan and assist sworn law enforcement in demand and recovery operations.
15. Provide community education on current trends and resources for the prevention, intervention and suppression of sex trafficking activities.
16. Partner with other analysts and law enforcement in sharing knowledge and skillset.
17. Maintain calendar of trainings, recovery operations and other important events.
18. Track and report on grant requirements and data.
19. Keep and maintain internal and external office metrics.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential functions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time though about 15% of the time is spent doing tasks that require standing. The work requires lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, camera, and copier/scanner/fax machine.

There is some pressure associated with case deadlines and with appearing in court. Document preparation and writing at times requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent.

Most work is performed in a normal climate‑controlled office environment. The noise level is moderate, and lighting is adequate. Occasionally, work could require case analysis, report writing, and court testimony.

Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.