Crime Analyst

City of Tacoma (WA)•Tacoma, WA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crime Analyst position reports to the Crime Analyst Manager. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of analytical tasks, including tactical, intelligence, strategic, and administrative analysis. From aiding investigations to informing patrol strategies, your contributions will directly impact the safety and security of the City of Tacoma. Please note, this is NOT a hybrid / telework position and will report to the office each day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in math, statistics, criminal justice, behavioral science, or directly related field AND
Two (2) years of experience working as a crime analyst OR two (2) years of experience working in criminal justice, crime prevention or related field, and completion of training and certification from a crime analyst program
Additional qualifying experience in the analysis of criminal activities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Individuals will need to pass a thorough background check which includes driving record, credit history, conviction/arrest record, work history, reference check, medical screening, and polygraph.
Modern quantitative research methods including research design, statistical analysis, frequency distribution, association matrices and link analysis.
Computer software programs including spreadsheets, database, word processing, graphics, presentations, GIS mapping and data mining.
Spatial visualization and analytics as well as predictive analysis utilizing ESRI products.
FBI uniform crime reporting and national incident-based reporting requirements.
Understand the general operation of a law enforcement agency and the basics of the criminal justice system.
Extract information from a variety of databases and data warehouse connections using database language (e.g. SQL).
Read and understand police reports.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Use data and information in a clear and rational process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.
Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts to draw logical conclusions, make proper recommendations, and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports which require displaying and presenting statistical, graphical, and other reporting methods to audiences of varying technical sophistication.
Perform advanced statistical research and analysis.
Use judgment and knowledge to determine appropriate array of data, analysis, and statistical methods suitable for project needs.
Effectively identify, collect, organize, and document data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment, analysis, and investigation.
Clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing with individuals and groups within and outside of the organization.
Present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual regard.
Work as member of a collaborative, service-oriented team of professionals.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City and law enforcement personnel, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Formal training or certification from a recognized crime analyst program.

Responsibilities

Provide tactical analysis to support operational and investigative efforts, pinpointing immediate crime concerns
Conduct strategic analysis to forecast long-term crime trends and inform future resource allocation
Perform administrative analysis, delving into economic, geographic, and social factors shaping criminal activity
Collect, interpret, and analyze data from diverse sources to uncover crime series, trends, and patterns
Develop comprehensive reports, presentations, and visual aids to communicate findings effectively
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and community groups
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other criminal justice professionals (e.g. South Sound 911, County) to share information and techniques
Stay abreast of technological advancements, contributing to the development of innovative analytical tools