Crime Analyst

City of Haines City•Haines City, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crime Analyst performs operations and clerical duties and tasks specific to the position. The member utilizes information gathered by officers to establish crime patterns and methods to identify suspects. The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision. The Crime Analyst shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical, mental, and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
FCIC/NCIC Certification by FDLE
Successfully complete Crime Analyst Training Program
Successfully complete 40 hours of Crime or Intelligence Analysis Training
On occasion requires travel inside/outside Polk County
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to conduct interviews/interrogations
Ability to make sound decisions, problem solve, organize thoughts and reason logically
Ability to listen/understand and evaluate credibility/reliability
Ability to read and write reports, memorandums, and orders, policies and procedures
Ability to work with confidential information
Ability to operate a two-way radio and a number of electronic equipment
Ability to read and understand State of Florida Statutes; research, resource and supplemental materials; City policies and procedure manuals/materials; Department General Orders, Case Reporting Manual, Accreditation Standards Manuals, and NIMS/ICS issued materials
Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressures of a fast-paced work environment, meeting established timelines/deadlines
Ability to multi-task, follow oral/written directions, detect/identify suspicious/criminal activity/circumstances, recognize danger or potential hazards, communicate tactfully, impartially, and effectively; concentrate, comprehend complex subject matter, reason logically, organize thoughts, and make decisions
Self-discipline, organized skills
Knowledge of Criminal Justice System, and available resources
Remain informed of current/community events, abreast of public relations skills, and knowledge of public safety concerns
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City and other public employees, Department members, Investigative Agents, State Attorney's Office, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively, and have interpersonal, public relations, problem solving/stress management and self-discipline skills with the ability to concentrate on daily tasks
Knowledge of social and public assistance agencies, and available community referral services
Working knowledge of City geographical area/concurrent jurisdictions/patrol beats, shifts, and exercise ethnic and cultural awareness
Must be able to use a computer, keyboard, software such as Microsoft Office (e.g. Word), Power DMS, audio/visual equipment; calculator, telephone, copier, facsimile or scanner, crime scene processing equipment, and field equipment/supplies
Must possess a valid Florida Class E driver's license
Must pass applicable post offer pre-employment testing and background and credit check selection process requirements
This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.