Crime Gun Analyst

City of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have experience in criminal justice, crime analysis, research, or data analysis - and the ability to turn complex information into actionable intelligence? Your work will help investigators identify connections, track crime guns and violent offenders, and disrupt criminal activity in our community. The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field
Two to three years of experience in criminology, crime analysis, research analysis, statistical analysis in law enforcement, or a combination of relevant training and experience preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and explain complex crime data
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass required local, NCIC, NIBIN, IDACS, FBI-CJIS, and ATF background clearances
Crime analysis, research methods, statistical analysis, and intelligence gathering
Ability to identify firearm trafficking patterns, straw purchasers, multi-gun purchases, and other suspicious firearm activity
NIBIN procedures and firearm-specific crime data analysis
Statistical and analytical software, including Stata, SPSS, and ArcGIS
Social media mining and social network analysis
Integration of criminal, geographic, and demographic data to identify crime patterns and trends
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain findings and testify professionally

Nice To Haves

Valid Indiana driver's license if operating a City vehicle
Ability to obtain IDACS/NCIC certification within 90 days of hire
Spanish or Burmese language skills preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze NIBIN leads and provide actionable intelligence to investigators
Create link analysis charts and reports to identify connections within complex investigations
Analyze firearm trends, criminal activity, gang structures, violent offenders, and sources of crime guns
Conduct open-source and covert social media research to assist in identifying criminal networks
Prepare and present analytical reports and findings during CGIC meetings
Work with FWPD, ATF, ICGTF, and other law enforcement partners to share intelligence and disrupt criminal activity
Monitor cameras, databases, and live information feeds while supporting ongoing investigations