Crime & Intelligence Analyst

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

2d • $55,085 - $60,246

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification perform, conduct a variety of crime and statistical analysis in support of crime analysis activities; collects and analyzes data and trends. Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• When working as a Crime Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Crime Analysis and two (2) years experience interpreting and making inferences from statistical information; building data bases; collecting, organizing and summarizing data to provide usable analyzed information; and computer programming or any combination of equivalent experience and education. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment background check, polygraph, drug screening, and fingerprinting.
• When working as a Gang Intelligence Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related field with three years of experience building databases, collecting, organizing and summarizing data to provide useable statistical information and interpreting and making inferences from statistical information; and some experience in public speaking and making presentations to groups, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• When working as an Intelligence Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Business Administration, Statistics or related field with three years of experience building databases, analyzing and distilling large amounts of information from social networking profiles, online forums, and articles, then utilize that information to further investigations, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with the most popular social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Collect, collate and analyze a variety of economic, geographic or social information in support of crime analysis activities; utilize sources from various calls for service, census, demographic and other related data; display informational analysis to police administrators and City officials.
• Monitor local, regional and national crime trends. Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with city employees, representatives of other agencies, the media and the general public.
• Perform a variety of statistical analysis; provide information to assist in identifying crime problems; develop and test crime prediction and resource allocation statistical models; assist in advising sworn staff of areas of high crime probability; assist in developing and preparing charts, graphs, maps, reports and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Create confidential law enforcement bulletins regarding crime trends, repeat offenders and officer safety.
• Develop and produce crime maps using geographic information systems (GIS) applications and conduct spatial analysis of crime data.
• Analyze know offenders MOs and establish timelines to perform suspect/crime correlation in order to provide suspect leads and targets for surveillance or directed patrol.
• Make written and oral presentations using maps, charts and graphs to inform police officers, detectives, investigators and commanders or emerging or existing crime series, patterns and trends, as well as suspect and victim profiles.
• Predict or Forecast criminal trends based on computer analyses of current and past criminal activity.
• Answer inquiries from the public, businesses, community groups and websites regarding crime activity, trends and patterns.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodology. Employ principles and applications of mathematics and statistics, which may require knowledge of research methodology and techniques.
• Monitors, searches, and conducts background research of social media posts and open sources of information based on keywords, critical events, and subjects of interest.
• Captures posts, photos, and videos of interest.
• Works closely with and supports sworn law enforcement investigators.
• Maintains familiarity with best practices, techniques, and laws related to open source and social media research and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information.
• Works in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and requests simultaneously, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Develops link analysis, time/temporal analysis, social media analysis, criminal threat analysis.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual statistical reports for management.
• Communicates trend, suspect characteristic and intelligence data to operational components of the police department.
• Provides information to appropriate law enforcement partners for investigation or prevention of criminal activity.
• Inputs data into computer program systems to prepare reports, graphs and maps involving crime trends and necessary corrective action for presentation to management. Implement methods and techniques of open source research and intelligence.
• Develops, uses and/or maintains databases using various software applications.
• Researches, develops and implements best practices in the collection and recording of social media intelligence data.
• Enters and extracts data using a microcomputer for creating maps and spreadsheet.
• Contacts governmental agencies to gather criminal statistical data and compare crime activity analysis methods.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with area agency partners and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to facilitate information sharing, joint identification of common problems and mutual development of response strategies.
• Testifies in court regarding criminal activity data.
• Develops link analysis, time/temporal analysis, telephone toll analysis, criminal threat analysis, crime incident maps or computerized charts to organize investigations, plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
• Develops visual presentations such as event flow analysis illustrations and activity flow charts as well as supporting statistical graphs and reports through the application of various computer and analytical tools.
• Contacts governmental agencies to gather criminal statistical data and compare crime/gang activity analysis methods.
• Testifies in court regarding crime/gang activity data.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level