CRIME ANALYST

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Police in the Police Department, this is a professional level full-time position involving the collection, interpretation, recording and reporting of statistics and trends as related to crime and incident reports. The employee is responsible for conducting crime pattern, series and trend analysis activities and preparing reports related to the same.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge in collecting, interpreting, recording and reporting of statistics and trends as related to crime and incident reports.
Considerable knowledge of all levels of law enforcement, including local activities related to community-oriented policing activities.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public or business administration.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems and equipment.
Working knowledge of basic statistics, business mathematics and business composition.
Knowledge and familiarity of GIS and ArcGiS systems.
Knowledge of federal/state grant programs.
Ability to conduct data entry, make mathematical calculations, sort separate, arrange, file and distribute files in a prescribed manner.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports from same.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, government officials and the general public.
Ability to obtain certification as FUSION Liaison Officer with the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center within one (1) year from date of hire.
Ability to obtain security clearance with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
Valid driver's license from the State of West Virginia
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, public administration or a related field preferable (Master's Degree preferred); two (2) years of experience in statistical and management analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Conducts crime pattern, series and trend analysis activities using qualitative, temporal and geographic measures and statistical methods.
Prepares crime analysis bulletins and reports.
Inputs reports and statements from police officers and other police personnel into a database system; sorts, codes and files police records of arrests and incidents.
Enters, amends, retrieves, loads, downloads and updates information.
Retrieves information on various computer systems and queries systems for information on crime data.
Communicates with and assists the general public and other agencies by providing general information and statistical data both in person and by phone.
Acts as a liaison between the Wheeling Police Department and the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center.
Monitors, catalogs, and disseminates data from the anonymous tip line.
Tracks narcotics related data.
Prepares various reports and manages the department’s strategic plan.
Verbally and visually presents crime patterns, series and trends to both internal and external entities.
May conduct presentations at patrol briefings, staff meetings, citizen group meetings and City government functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.