Crime Analyst

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crime Analyst applies knowledge of Texas laws, police procedures, and criminal behavior to perform statistical and analytical research using advanced computer applications, public safety system data, and secure databases. The role involves planning, collecting, assessing, collating, analyzing, and disseminating information for crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlation, target-suspect profiles, and crime forecasting. The analyst will actively engage in current cases, including Real Time Crime, to provide leads, locations, and active data to officers or detectives in the field. This includes operating the Drone First Responder program.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of crime analysis principles, practices, and methods.
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws.
Knowledge of statistical analysis.
General knowledge of office management.
Ability to discern matters which require confidentiality.
Proficiency in use of computer hardware, such as personal computers, mainframes, scanners, modems, printers, and plotters.
Proficiency, or ability to become proficient, in the use of an array of software/programs.
Part 107 FAA drone pilot certification will be required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to apply analytical reasoning and perform routine mathematical calculations.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with associates and the public.
Comprehensive knowledge of research design methods, procedures, and techniques used in statistical analysis.
Comprehensive knowledge of statistical program languages, performing data searches and managing data.
Comprehensive knowledge of computer software packages designed for statistical data.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) used in crime analysis such as ArcView/ArcGIS.
Ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
Comprehensive knowledge of report writing software such as Crystal Reports, SSRS, and Microsoft PowerBi.
Knowledge of Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), SQL query language.
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment.
A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.
Must pass FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two years of college with degree work in criminal justice, political science, computer science, statistics or a closely related field preferred.
Experience in law enforcement or analysis work preferred.
Certified Law Enforcement Analyst Program (CLEA) preferred but not required.
FAA certified Part 107 drone pilot approval is preferred and will be required after a reasonable period of training.

Responsibilities

Perform statistical and analytical research through the use of advanced computer applications, public safety system data, and secure databases.
Plan, collect, assess, collate, analyze, and disseminate information for crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlation, target-suspect profiles, and crime forecasting.
Actively engage in current cases, including Real Time Crime, to provide leads, locations, and active data to officers or detectives in the field.
Operate the Drone First Responder program.
Utilize word processing and other associated tools to prepare informational bulletins and informational update bulletins to inform appropriate department personnel of possible or emerging crime patterns.
Create and publish crime charts, graphs, and maps illustrating crime patterns and statistics.
Continually research and evaluate the crime analysis function for improved procedures or processes.
Develop and instruct training programs for police personnel and the general public.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the division commander or division supervisors.