Associate Crime Analyst - Intern/Temp
About The Position
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is seeking a professional and positive individual wishing to serve our community as an intern or temporary Associate Crime Analyst. This position will perform a variety of duties including assisting the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division’s Investigative Unit with case work, creating databases for analysis, extracting and verifying pertinent information, managing and organizing information, providing leads, performing data mining, and proactively developing targets for further investigation. This is a temporary, non-exempt position that will work onsite at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office in Andover.
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma
- Pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, crime analysis, law enforcement, science, or a closely related field
- In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use
- Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation
- No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as “unauthorized Tattoos” under the sheriff’s Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
- Tattoos that cover more than 50 percent of the exposed area of the arm while wearing an unaltered short-sleeved shirt must be covered by a long- sleeved shirt while the employee is representing the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
- The exposed area is the area from the bend of the wrist to the shirt sleeve.
- Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited.
- Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for tattoos of rings on fingers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, database analytics, or a closely related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Basic knowledge of data analytics
- Knowledge of Criminal Justice Information Systems rules and restrictions
Responsibilities
- Assist the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division’s Investigative Unit in case work, creating databases for analysis, extracting and verifying pertinent information, managing and organizing information, providing leads, performing data mining, and proactively developing targets for further investigation.
- Assist ACSO’s Special Enforcement Team, the Anoka County SWAT Team, and the Anoka Regional Crime, Technology, and Information Center (ARCTIC) with their operations as requested.
- Provide staff with real-time intelligence during critical incidents.
- Assist with the creation and development of the ARCTIC by assisting program management and patrol division command with projects as needed.
- Support Patrol by analyzing crime trends, crime patterns, and other data to assist in identifying and planning targeted enforcement activities.
- Produce visual exhibits such as charts, maps, and timelines via computer applications.
- Work with ACSO Crime Prevention and ACSO Criminal Analysts in creating and distributing intelligence/activity bulletins to share timely information with office staff, county staff, and community members.
- Assist with the development of monthly reports for contract city liaisons for city council meetings.
Benefits
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
