City of Raleigh Hiring for Police Crime Analyst at Raleigh, NC Full Time

This involves non-sworn analytical work in the assimilation and comparison of trends in reported crimes in the City as a Crime Analyst assigned to the Detective Division. Work requires the collection, analysis, and dissemination of sensitive information. Work requires development and maintenance of multiple databases and their application in a computer environment. Work includes the retrieval and analysis of crime data; the preparation of informational reports for various user groups; and providing technical assistance for special projects.

HIRING RANGE: $43,488.00 – $47,826.80 (Promotional range may vary)

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:
Tracks citywide criminal trends and patterns. Produces hot sheets and reports associated with the crime pattern.

Prepares weekly crime numbers reports and specialized maps.

Monitors criminal activity, performs analysis, and prepares reports utilizing crime data.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the police reporting system; data entry, storage, and retrieval techniques; uniform crime reporting procedures; and computer skills.

Demonstrates a high level of independent thinking, completes most tasks with limited supervision, and organizes and participates in many projects at the same time.

Provides maps and statistical information for the Detective Division and other divisions as needed.

Responds punctually to request for assistance from departmental members, City employees, the media, and the public.

Maintains effective interpersonal relationships with members of the department, the City departments, and the public.

Prepares written correspondence and statistical reports that are accurate, clear, concise, and completed on time.

Processes and files warrants, maintains quality control for wanted persons per DCI regulations, and performs validation of all NCIC wanted persons entered on behalf of the Department.

Be capable of working rotating shifts.

Safely operate city vehicles, as needed, for various administrative tasks.

Performs additional work as required

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or directly related field and three years of related experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

DCI/NCIC Certification

Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Experience

In analysis of trends In logic and analytical process for solving problems

In link, temporal, and predictive analysis techniques

In databases and spread sheets GIS technology.

Training

Annual Training

Specialized training in ARC GIS

Annual Training in 28 CFR Part 23- the federal guidelines for the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of intelligence materials

Desired Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field plus 0-1 year experience in the field of criminology, criminal justice research, or criminal justice policy.

Additional Information

Knowledge:
Of the geography of the city

Of the Investigative Process Of crime analysis techniques and procedures

Of common computer practices and protocols.

Of open source (internet) searches.

Of departmental policies and procedures.

Of modern investigative techniques, principles, and procedures.

Of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to police operations and procedures, and investigative procedures

ABILITY:
To perform independently complex and sensitive assignments and to report clearly, orally and in writing, the results of investigative efforts.

To work closely and in harmony with representatives of other law enforcement and investigative agencies in matters of common interest related to crime statistics and trends.

To prepare clear and concise reports that accurately reflects the desired information To work with and learn new computer software programs.

To perform basic statistical calculations; such as averages, percentage change, measures of central tendency, etc.

SKILL:
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point).

Advance knowledge of GIS software i.e. ESRI ArcView or similar programs.

Use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for select statements in our records management system.

Basic networking knowledge

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.