Tactical Operations Analyst / Crime Analyst (Part-Time)

Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Township is seeking a part-time Tactical Operations Analyst / Crime Analyst to develop statistical data resources, GIS maps, and reports for proactive investigations and enforcement. The role involves reviewing police reports, identifying crime patterns, and presenting findings to command staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a pre-employment background check, NJ residency if selected, and a valid NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Background check required before employment.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• New Jersey residency required if selected for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and analysis to police and township administration for decision-making.
• Develop and maintain analytical capabilities across tactical, strategic, administrative and operational domains.
• Prepare crime information and patrol bulletins, monthly and quarterly activity summaries, and other statistical reports.
• Create GIS maps and geo-spatial analyses to identify patterns and trends.
• Present analytical findings to command staff and regional meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS mapping

Crime analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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Tactical Operations Analyst / Crime Analyst (Part-Time)

Position Summary:

Develops statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement, education, and identification of patterns and trends. Prepares a variety of mapping (GIS) products, including those that are the product of geo-spatial analysis. Responds to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels and units of the department.

Reviews all police reports with the goal of identifying patterns as they emerge. Collects and organizes criminal information from all available resources, including the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system, the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), field interview reports, intelligence sources, other agencies, media, and crime bulletins, in order to study and analyze past and existing crime series, patterns and trends.

Essential Functions:

• Provide information to Police, Township Administration for decision-making purposes; present analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums; and participate and provide information to police committees.
• Utilize the foundations and principles of the Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS)
• Study current literature on research methodology and police issues, and make appropriate recommendations for improvements in crime analysis practices.
• Aid in guiding the department on how crime analysis products should be used to combat crime and disorder problems throughout the Township.
• Work with senior command staff to streamline processes related to data collection and data retrieval.
• Develop and maintain Tactical, Strategic, Administrative and Operational analytical capabilities.
• Aid in conducting statistical and strategic analysis which includes assisting with monthly, quarterly, annual, and on-request reports.
• Develop weekly reports from integrated information to be presented to Command Staff.
• Conduct briefings and presentations of analytical findings and conclusions.
• Provide information and analysis findings in a format that allows for its use by all appropriate personnel and divisions of the Police Department.
• Prepare a variety of reports such as crime information and patrol bulletins, monthly and quarterly activity summaries, department annual reports and specific statistical/research reports as needed.
• Make written and oral presentations, using maps, charts, and graphs, to inform police officers, detectives, and commanders of emerging or existing crime series, patterns, and trends, as well as suspect and victim profiles.
• Attend regional meetings of law enforcement personnel in order to share information on crime series, patterns, new methodologies, and developing tools.
• Prepare a variety of mapping (GIS) products, including those that are the product of geo-spatial analysis.
• Compile information, analyze findings, make interpretations, and write comprehensive reports based on data; use these findings to identify information gaps and future collection requirements.
• Perform a variety of strategic, tactical, and administrative duties relating to the systematic process of collecting, categorizing, analyzing, and disseminating timely, accurate, and useful information that describes crime patterns, crime trends, and potential suspects.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with Emphasis in Crime Analysis, or equivalent. A Graduate Degree in Crime Analysis is preferred but not required.

Skills/Requirements:

• A comprehensive pre-employment background investigation is required as a condition of employment.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position.

Category Municipal Status Open Salary $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.