Police Crime Data Analyst & Insight Specialist

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Police Research Specialist to access and analyze crime suspects and offenses information, forecast trends, and prepare reports for crime analysis and reporting purposes.

As part of the Dallas Police Department - UCR Unit, you will compile data using microcomputers and mainframe terminals, develop statistics and forecasts, and communicate findings to police leadership and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a criminology, geography, math, MIS or computer science field.
• Experience in criminal/investigative research in a law enforcement environment or ESRI/ArcGIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, compiles, and manages criminal offenses and suspect information; analyzes trends to advise on crime suppression.
• Produces offense/suspect trend analyses and forecast reports for leadership.

Skills

Research principles

Data analysis

ArcGIS

Police intelligence information

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminology, geography, math, MIS or computer science

Associate degree + 3 years experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Mainframe terminals

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Police Research Specialist to access and analyze crime suspects and offenses information, forecast trends, and prepare reports for crime analysis and reporting purposes.

As part of the Dallas Police Department - UCR Unit, you will compile data using microcomputers and mainframe terminals, develop statistics and forecasts, and communicate findings to police leadership and community partners.