Crime Analyst Assistant

City of Rialto•Rialto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a continuous recruitment for a Crime Analyst Assistant position. The role involves performing sub-professional technical and administrative support for data processing, researching, and analyzing crime data. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Rialto Police Department. The position receives general supervision from the Crime Analyst.

Requirements

Three years of experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in a municipal organization.
High school diploma or equivalent.
College level courses in business or public administration, crime analysis certification, or related coursework in statistics.
Ability to obtain California Crime & Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) certification (DOJ recognized) prior to the completion of probationary period.
Knowledge of automated law enforcement computer information systems.
Knowledge of research and analytical techniques of entering and retrieving data.
Knowledge of data compilation and evaluation.
Knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information System) Data compilation and evaluation.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Knowledge of terminology and activities of a modern law enforcement agency.
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Knowledge of mathematical principles.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet application.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws and codes.
Ability to perform technical duties in support of crime analysis data collection and analysis.
Ability to code and verify data.
Ability to create various documents and data presentations.
Ability to compile and summarize data in assigned program area.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably in a municipal organization.
College level courses in business or public administration.
Crime analysis certification.
Related coursework in statistics.
California Crime & Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) certification (DOJ recognized) prior to the completion of probationary period.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze data gathered from police department records.
Compile statistics for use by department divisions and outside agencies; verify accuracy of information; distribute as appropriate.
Assist in analyzing patterns of criminal activity in the Rialto area; retrieve data; generate reports.
Distribute information and memoranda to department staff and outside agencies; publish and circulate information concerning known offenders to other police departments and law enforcement agencies.
Enter and retrieve criminal activity data from computerized law enforcement information systems.
Prepare/assist in the preparation of fliers, weekly bulletins and statistical reports.
Maintain files and records; delete or store old, obsolete or duplicate documents and records according to department policy.
Respond to general citizen inquiries for statistical information, at the direction of the supervisor.
Participate in conducting surveys and studies by gathering, compiling, tabulating and reporting data.
Serve as staff on assigned committees.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.