Law and Justice Research Analyst (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking an experienced Law and Justice Research Analyst to coordinate and perform critical data analysis to inform decision-making that will help improve criminal justice programs within the department. The analyst will guide long and short-range plans to support operations and develop recommendations based on data.

Ideal candidates will conduct analytical studies, develop reports for management, and present findings to internal teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time analytical experience in data/reporting or related fields.
• Associate degree is required; substitution allows 2 extra years of qualifying experience.
• Experience in data analysis to inform decisions in public programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical reports bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data, coordinate programs based on research and recommend actions.
• Prepare oral and written presentations of study results for management decisions.
• Develop monthly/quarterly/annual statistics bulletins.
• Manage incident/booking reports and track average daily population.

Skills

Multivariate analysis

Presenting to leadership

Research and analytical skills

Communication skills (verbal & written

Law enforcement environment experience

Education

Associate degree in political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field

Tools

Excel

JIMS

Visio Diagramming Software

Tiburon

Job description

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

San Bernardino County is seeking experienced Law and Justice Research Analyst to coordinate and perform critical data analysis to inform decision-making that will help improve criminal justice programs within the department and guide the development, integration and implementation of long and short-range plans to support the operations of the department. The Law and Justice Research Analyst will conduct analytical studies of administrative and operational activities; develop recommendations for appropriate actions based on analysis of gathered data; present reports of findings; review legislative changes impacting departmental operations; and contribute to the development of legislative recommendations.

Essential duties will include:

• Preparing statistical reports bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually and/or as requested for dissemination internally and externally (e.g., DOJ, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), the Courts, etc).
• Analyzing and interpreting data, coordinating programs based on research and recommending a course of action.
• Preparing oral and written presentations and documents of study results and recommendations to assist management in making informed administrative and operational decisions.
• Developing informational bulletins to report and monthly, quarterly, and annual corrections statistics.
• Managing incident/booking reports and tracking average daily population.

Official job title: Law and Justice Research Analyst

For more detailed information, refer to the Law and Justice Research Analyst job description.

Current vacancies exist within the Probation Department.

The list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time vacancies in the District Attorney and Sheriff's departments as they occur.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background: Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony. Prior to appointment, candidates will be fingerprinted and must successfully pass a full background investigation, which includes a polygraph.
• Policies: All incumbents are expected to adhere to all county and department-specific policies.
• Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.

EDUCATION

• An Associate degree from an accredited college/university in political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study. (This information should be clearly indicated in the Education section of the Application.)

SUBSTITUTION

• Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Ideal candidate profile

• Conduct and interpret the results of multivariate analysis using statistical methods.
• Experience developing and presenting ideas and deliverables to internal teams and leadership.
• Possess strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Experience utilizing applications such as Excel, JIMS, Visio Diagramming Software, Tiburon or equivalent Computer Aided Dispatch Software.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.