Criminal Research Analyst II

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is seeking a full-time Criminal Research Analyst working with the Department of Data Driven Strategies Initiative and Retail Theft Liaison Team within the CCSO. The Criminal Research Analyst encourages both independent and collaborative partnering while seeking creative solutions to analytical questions. Skills in research, analysis, reporting, planning, and advising ensure senior leaders are provided with time-sensitive support for strategic and operational level planning. The Criminal Research Analyst will perform detailed research and analysis of confidential criminal intelligence information through LEADS, CLEAR, RMS, Nucleus, social media and other opensource data repositories. The CCSO is highly focused on the reduction of violent crime through research and exceptional customer service. The Crime and Intelligence position is at the heart of that effort.

Requirements

Associate degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, business, statistics, computer science, or information systems from an accredited college or university or four (4) years of experience in computerized statistical analysis, research, and trend identification required. Two (2) year experience in crime and intelligence analysis or commissioned law enforcement may be substituted for one year of the education requirement.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and social networking internet sites.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.
Ability to work any shift assigned, including days, afternoons, or midnights including holidays and weekends; must be capable of working mandatory overtime, as required.
Must successfully pass background investigation(s) with results showing no past criminal record of conviction for a felony or misdemeanor.
Ability to create, edit, and analyze data; ability to collect, analyze and evaluate evidence, statistics, and other information to draw logical conclusions.
Advanced proficiency in the use of computers and standard software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, and other illustrative documents.
Ability to produce reports on demand and in a timely fashion. Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Must work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements.
Good attention to multifarious detail demonstrated by accurate proofreading, verification, and editing complex data, and transcribing and cross-referencing data from personal computer and documents.
Demonstrated high level skill and proficiency in maintaining detailed work-related records.
Ability to interact well with others to investigate, gather, and review confidential materials, information, and incidents of record.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making and carry out programs affecting one’s own work.
Expertise and knowledge, as may be pertinent to the area of assignment, of correct technical, legal, and other language, punctuation, and grammar usage, and their proper application to business forms, letters, and records.
Skill and accuracy in the control, organization, and maintenance of files and records according to various methods. Excellent diplomatic communication skills to inquire and gather information from others and get along well with others.
Ability to understand and follow through on oral and written instructions; ability to accurately relate such instructions in full or in part to other staff.
Ability to coordinate several tasks at one time and perform well under pressure.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Ability to always remain composed, particularly for the purpose of gathering and dispatching information accurately and efficiently.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.
Ability to work any shift assigned, including days, afternoons, or midnights, including holidays and weekends; capable of working an additional eight (8) hours of mandatory overtime, as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, business, statistics, computer science, or information systems from an accredited college or university and/or six (6) years of experience in computerized statistical analysis, research, cybersecurity, geospatial analysis, and trend identification required.
Specialized military background or interest in counterterrorism, national security, cyber, international relations, analytic studies, or counterintelligence.
Two (2) or more years of related professional work experience, within a criminal justice, public administration, research analysis, and/or a related field, obtained within the last four (4) years.
Possession of a Law Enforcement Agencies Data System LEADS certification or the ability to receive it within sixty (60) days of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed research and analysis of information from a variety of sources, including social media and other law enforcement agencies to support the DDSI Retail Theft Unit operations.
Prepare case files for further investigation by investigators and analyzes and prepares case reports in compliance with established policies and procedures, including reviewing, editing, and drafting concise summaries of criminal activity.
Develop data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, develops and implements new strategies to assist in combating criminal activity specific to the DDSI Retail Theft Unit operations.
Prepare a variety of reports, including monthly and quarterly activity summaries, department annual reports, and specific statistical/research reports as needed.
Make written and oral presentations to inform personnel of emerging or existing crimes, patterns, and trends as well as suspect and victim profiles.
Assist in the development and implementation of information strategies through the management, deployment, and use of key information sources, including resource identification and data maintenance.
Perform various administrative and clerical functions, including providing support for staff members, answering, and managing telephone calls, sorting documentation, filing, assisting in verifying, organizing, typing and reviewing data. Performs specialized administrative and/or clerical work independently including composing letters, memoranda, and reports.
Perform specialized administrative and/or clerical work independently including composing letters, memoranda, and reports.
Manage projects from conception to completion and generates status reports of all projects and performs backups of all computer data entered.
Ensure that all sensitive and restricted information and materials are handled with complete confidentiality and discretion.
Possess a thorough working knowledge of or ability to quickly and effectively grasp and utilize the policies, protocols, systems, procedures, and technical vernacular of the agency, department and County, as they are applicable to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintain a high level of interactive communication with professional staff, supervisors, and managers in order to properly assess the clerical, secretarial, and administrative needs and priorities of the department.
Utilize standard keyboard to apply various computer or software application to assigned tasks and to process information.
Develop a working knowledge of and applies various computer or software applications to assigned tasks and to process information.
Use of a variety of resources, including crime mapping technology, computer-aided dispatch, police reports, and contacts with other professionals in their area and around the country.
Look for trends and to provide answers to issues puzzling police in real time. This, in turn, helps law enforcement better prepare.
Locate times and areas where a particular crime or a range of criminal activity is occurring. Identification of these areas, called hot spots, helps law enforcement plan their manpower needs, pinpointing when and where officers should patrol in order to maximize their effectiveness.
Gather and analyze crime statistics and producing reports.
Develop intelligence, advising police commanders, and identifying retail theft and burglary criminal trends, including emerging problems. Research long-term problems and presents response strategies.
Prepare presentations of data and analysis findings to investigator in preparation of further investigation.

Benefits

Health Insurance Program – Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents.
Holidays – Thirteen (13) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year. Employees who are active at the beginning of the fiscal year (December 1st) also qualify for a floating holiday.
Sick Leave – Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days.
Vacation Leave – Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue fifteen (15) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment.
Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage.
Pension Plan – Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.
Deferred Compensation Program – Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option.

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