Description

Title: Crime Analyst
Department: Police
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW
Performs a variety of strategic, tactical and administrative duties relating to the systematic process of collecting, categorizing, analyzing and disseminating information on crime patterns, trends and potential suspects. Collects and organizes crime and criminal information from available resources; studies and analyzes crime scenes, patterns and trends; and prepares and presents detailed statistical, analytical and research reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs a variety of crime analysis activities; reads, interprets and summarizes offense and crime reports and field interview cards to obtain information about crimes committed.
• Organizes summarized information into clear and concise reports; develops and prepare charts, graphs, maps, target profiles, bulletins and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity.
• Gathers, analyzes and reports monthly crime statistics to identify trends, patterns, and emergency public safety concerns. 
• Communicates and exchanges criminal activities reports, trends and patterns to various division heads and administrators.
• Conducts background research on possible suspects with various State, County and Federal agencies; utilizes various data bases to research information.
• Determines criminal association and patterns of criminal activity relating to specific offenders or groups of offenders.
• Conducts background research on suspects or criminals; collects, compiles and analyzes intelligence data; and maintains records and intelligence files on certain repeat criminal offenders to recognize modus operandi.
• Prepares and presents multiple administrative reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Prepares and presents administrative reports and official correspondence, effectively communicating crime trends, patterns, and analytical findings to division heads and department administrators. 
• Develops and produces crime maps using geographic information systems applications. Conducts spatial analysis of crime data; prepares a variety of mapping products; and prepares and presents a variety of charts, graphs and reports.
• Interacts and communicates with Police personnel, other City employees and the community on crime analysis/research issues; and responds to ad-hoc requests for data, information and various reports.
• Maintains awareness of new developments in the field of crime analysis; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and City objectives. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminal justice, public administration, mathematics/statistics or a related field or equivalent training and experience and; 
Two years of increasingly responsible crime analysis and research experience.
Must pass an extensive personal background check and be eligible and able to meet all requirements for compliance with CJIS.