Crime Analyst
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 present facts and render opinions to all levels of a law enforcement organization.
- Ability to analyze data.
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Ability to write reports.
- Ability to research and work independently.
- Ability to think objectively.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with and display sensitivity towards diverse groups of people.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Effectively assist, collaborate and coordinate with both internal and external local, state and Federal Law Enforcement Entities.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
