Crime Analyst - City
About The Position
This position is in the Investigations Division of the Police Department with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary responsibility of this classification is to compile, maintain, analyze, and track crime information, aid in determining patterns, trends, and/or identify groups and individuals of concern, and provide administrative support. Essential job functions include: researching, gathering, and analyzing crime data to identify crime patterns, suspect characteristics, and/or demographic information; utilizing online social media platforms to obtain information and tactical intelligence relevant to criminal investigations and matters of public safety; compiling and utilizing computer systems to prepare reports, graphs and maps for presentation to investigators and/or management; sorting and maintaining police reports, crime information, bulletins, and articles used to document criminal history or statistics; preparing analytic products to assist management in the recommendation of staffing patterns and/or levels based on anticipated criminal activity; and preparing bulletins, and/or disseminating information. Other duties may include: coordinating with investigators pursuing criminal prosecution and assisting in the presentation of crime information. The position has regular contact with law-enforcement personnel, other law-enforcement agencies, citizens, etc., to gather criminal statistical data and exchange work related information. A Crime Analyst may receive functional supervision and training from Senior Crime Analysts. The employee works in conjunction with Senior Crime Analysts and reports to an immediate supervisor. The work products are reviewed by the immediate supervisor for overall quality, accuracy, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. NOTE: Employees of this classification receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training. During this time, the incumbent will receive formal instruction/training and must attain certification from the Foundation of Intelligence Analyst Training (FIAT). They must also attain proficiency in the skills, knowledge and abilities required to function at the full performance level of a Senior Crime Analyst within one year of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of crime analysis.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques, of statistical and data analysis.
- Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of proper collection and preservation of digital evidence.
- Skill in organizing, compiling, and working accurately with information.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to obtain open-source intelligence through online social media platforms.
- Ability to analyze crime patterns and/or statistical data and draw sound conclusions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to prepare and present complex information and statistical reports in an understandable format.
- Ability to prepare computer generated graphs, charts, maps, tables and other illustrative devices.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to effectively recommend corrective action regarding crime trends and criminal activity.
- Willingness to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to uphold departmental standards and policies.
- Willingness and ability to appear in court to provide evidentiary testimony.
- Ability to acquire a Crime Analyst certification from the Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Units by successfully completing the Foundation of Intelligence Analyst Training (FIAT) within one year.
Responsibilities
- Researching, gathering, and analyzing crime data to identify crime patterns, suspect characteristics, and/or demographic information
- Utilizing online social media platforms to obtain information and tactical intelligence relevant to criminal investigations and matters of public safety
- Compiling and utilizing computer systems to prepare reports, graphs and maps for presentation to investigators and/or management
- Sorting and maintaining police reports, crime information, bulletins, and articles used to document criminal history or statistics
- Preparing analytic products to assist management in the recommendation of staffing patterns and/or levels based on anticipated criminal activity
- Preparing bulletins, and/or disseminating information
- Coordinating with investigators pursuing criminal prosecution and assisting in the presentation of crime information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
