Crime Analyst

City of Independence • Independence, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Crime Analyst I is to provide timely and relevant intelligence information to further criminal investigations and identify patterns and methods utilized by criminal organizations involved in both violent and property crimes within the City of Independence and the Kansas City Metropolitan area. The primary responsibilities of the Crime Analyst I involve research and value-added analysis of broad streams of intelligence information of a confidential nature to develop comprehensive strategic, tactical, and investigative intelligence support for Intelligence-Led Policing (C.O.R.E.) and problem-solving efforts. Provide recommendations and presents information relative to intelligence based policing methods. Qualified Candidates must be able to effectively assist, collaborate and coordinate with both internal and external local, state and Federal Law Enforcement Entities.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or closely related field is preferred and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience with a law enforcement, military, or government intelligence agency, or criminal intelligence network organization, or in a business, financial, or academic environment, compiling data, analyzing findings, drawing conclusions, and writing comprehensive findings.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of criminal intelligence analysis.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Sound and accurate judgment.
• Previous experience and knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
• Previous experience in the use of analysis software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products, GIS mapping programs, Analyst Notebook, Accurint/LexisNexis, TLO and CLEAR.
• Ability to operate all equipment used in the Criminal Intelligence Unit.
• Ability to operate and access external websites, software databases, and other electronic public domain sites for the purpose of Criminal Intelligence.
• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.
• Ability to testify in court as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as intelligence bulletins, equipment manuals, procedure manuals, and so forth.
• Ability to develop routine and technical reports and maps.
• Must be able to type at least 35 words-per-minute.
• Must be able to successfully obtain at minimum, a SECRET LEVEL Homeland Security Clearance.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• MULES and NCIC Certified or must be certified within six months of hire.
• Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, have visual acuity, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Real-world experience with complex problem-analysis and intelligence-analysis is preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and relevant intelligence information to further criminal investigations.
• Identify patterns and methods utilized by criminal organizations involved in both violent and property crimes.
• Conduct research and value-added analysis of broad streams of intelligence information of a confidential nature.
• Develop comprehensive strategic, tactical, and investigative intelligence support for Intelligence-Led Policing (C.O.R.E.) and problem-solving efforts.
• Provide recommendations and present information relative to intelligence-based policing methods.
• Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with internal and external local, state, and Federal Law Enforcement Entities.
• Present facts and render opinions to all levels of a law enforcement organization.
• Develop and deliver presentations.
• Write reports.
• Research and work independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work with and display sensitivity towards diverse groups of people.
• Make presentations on criminal, statistical, and intelligence materials to Department members and other agencies using PowerPoint and other audio/visual aids.
• Construct court exhibits and criminal intelligence charts.
• Conduct research methodology, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Benefits

• The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
• The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree