Lead Crime Data Analyst & Digital Investigations

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a Lead Crime Analyst to supervise and perform data-intensive analytical work supporting investigations and intelligence products that may be entered as evidence in court.

You will lead shifts, collaborate with other analysts, develop databases and automated reports with maps, and evaluate third-party software and hardware solutions to aid crime mapping and prosecutorial documentation. Some nights or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience with crime analysis tools/systems or related analytical or computer systems experience.
• Substitutions: an associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years; a master's or higher-level degree may substitute for one additional year of experience; and a certificate in crime analysis or GIS may substitute for one year of experience.
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and functions of a Crime Analyst 1.
• In collaboration with crime analysts (1 and 2), uses established report writing standards to prepare comprehensive analysis reports used in criminal investigations or intelligence products, which may be entered into evidence during court proceedings.
• Utilizing a variety of highly sophisticated technological tools, develops and integrates databases, applications, automations, and other technology solutions to aid crime analysts in their casework involving data and digital evidence.
• Assists crime analysts and law enforcement investigative partners in digital investigations and other crime and intelligence analysis activities as needed.
• Builds automated reports that pull live data, run analysis, and create products with maps and statistics to assist other crime analysts with investigative and prosecutorial documents and exhibits.
• Evaluates, tests, and integrates third-party software and hardware solutions
• Serves as shift leader as assigned;
• Reviews and approves work products developed by Crime Analyst 1, where appropriate;
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities; and
• May be required to work nights or weekends to support operational needs.

Skills

Crime analysis tools

GIS workflows

Database integration

Automation development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Certificate in crime analysis or GIS

Tools

GIS software

Database tooling

Automation scripting

Job description

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a Lead Crime Analyst to supervise and perform data-intensive analytical work supporting investigations and intelligence products that may be entered as evidence in court.

You will lead shifts, collaborate with other analysts, develop databases and automated reports with maps, and evaluate third-party software and hardware solutions to aid crime mapping and prosecutorial documentation. Some nights or weekends may be required.