Crime Analysis Supervisor

City of Arlington

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Crime Analysis Supervisor leads a team of analysts responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating crime data and intelligence. This role focuses on identifying patterns and trends to support law enforcement operations, analyzing the underlying causes of recurring crime issues, and developing tailored, proactive strategies to address them. The position also emphasizes interagency collaboration by partnering with external law enforcement agencies, government entities, and community organizations to share intelligence and coordinate efforts. Additionally, the Crime Analysis Supervisor designs crime prevention strategies and implements innovative analytical methods using advanced technology and resources.

Requirements

Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
Skill with organization and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
Ability to work independently under general instructions.
Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, fax machines, calculator, scanner, and copier.
Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Ability to work within a set schedule.
Knowledge of offense elements as specified by the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, city ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of TCIC/NCIC computerized databases and proper procedures for their use.
Knowledge of computers and software applications, including spreadsheets, graphics, GIS mapping, law enforcement systems, word processing, and internet tools.
Knowledge of research techniques, crime analysis methods, and modern police record systems.
Knowledge of employee selection, training, development, and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures to effectively lead a team.
Arlington Police Department General Orders prohibit employees from having tattoos on any part of the hands (below the cuff of a long-sleeve shirt), neck, face, head, eyelids, mouth, and ears, with the following exceptions:
Tattoo of one wedding band on the left-hand ring finger.
Professional style permanent facial make-up on the eyebrows, eyeline, cheeks, and lips.

Responsibilities

Supervises a team of crime and intelligence analysts in monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating patterns and trends of criminal activity across all patrol divisions including but not limited to:
Manages and evaluates the application of statistical analysis (using quantitative methods to interpret data), Temporal analysis (examining crime patterns over time, such as daily, weekly, or seasonal trends) Spatial analysis (mapping crime locations to identify geographic hotspots and distributions) Methodologies; develops and oversees the maintenance of automated files, databases, spreadsheets, and related systems to support data-driven decision-making.
Manages the preparation of comprehensive analytical products, reports, and crime bulletins including but not limited to:
Approves investigative recommendations derived from analytical findings; organizes and delivers oral briefings and presentations.
Ensures timely dissemination of information on suspects, patterns, trends, and intelligence to relevant stakeholders.
Directs the access and integration of data from diverse law enforcement agencies and external sources including but not limited to:
Reviews and evaluates reports.
Register and records pertaining to criminal activity to inform strategic initiatives.
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates Crime and Intelligence Analysts, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Implements innovative analytical procedures, including but not limited to:
Predictive modeling.
GIS mapping, link analysis (identifying relationships between entities such as suspects, locations, and events through diagrams).
The use of specialized software to enhance crime prevention strategies and support operational objectives in accordance with industry best practices.
Plans, directs, monitors, and provides management oversight for the Crime Analysis Unit, including personnel management such as hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, rulemaking, safety assurance, and fostering a collaborative team environment that supports problem-oriented policing and inter-agency collaboration.
Oversees responses to requests for crime information ensuring compliance with data privacy laws, disclosure policies, and best practices for information security from including but not limited to:
The news media Civic organizations.
The general public Outside agencies
Conducts and participates in formal, informal, or on-the-job training in communications, analytical techniques, software tools, and emerging trends in crime analysis to enhance team capabilities and align with industry standards.