Data Analysis Coordinator Assistant

City of Cleveland•6001 - Public Safety Admin, OH

About The Position

The Data Analysis Coordinator Assistant collects and tracks confidential documents related to use-of-force incidents and allegations of misconduct, including investigative packets and reviews conducted by the Force Review Board and Force Investigation Team. The role oversees the creation and maintenance of an electronic system for tracking data derived from force-related documents, vehicle stops, investigatory stops, searches, and other requested information. The position develops protocols for accurate data analysis; identifies trends and practices that can support corrective action by the Division of Police; and reports findings to the Chief of Police, Police Inspector General, Police Commission, other units, the Division, and the public as required. It also assesses forms and data-collection systems annually, trains Division members on required software, and performs other related duties as assigned or required by the situation. Additional responsibilities include developing reporting deliverables with others, querying databases, compiling information from multiple sources, maintaining custom reports, interpreting data accuracy and making recommendations, and continually improving data collection and reporting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Statistics, or a research-related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Three years of full-time professional experience in data collection and analysis.
Familiarity with Record Management Software, IA Pro Software, or similar programs.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with research-related software such as SPSS, SAS, or related statistical software.
Ability to withstand an extensive background investigation.
Strong organization and data-management skills.
Strong knowledge of data programming and mapping, such as SQL and ArcGIS.
Technical expertise in migrating data from disparate systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well both in a team and independently.
Strong report-writing skills and ability to present complex information clearly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Strong knowledge of statistics and technical skills for handling complex datasets.
Experience ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Collect and track confidential documents concerning use-of-force incidents and allegations of misconduct, including investigative packets and reviews by the Force Review Board and Force Investigation Team.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of an accurate electronic system for tracking data from force-related documents, vehicle stops, investigatory stops, searches, and other requested information.
Develop protocols for accurately analyzing collected data.
Identify trends and practices through data analysis and research to help the Division of Police take corrective action.
Report data analyses to the Chief of Police, Police Inspector General, Police Commission, and other units as requested.
Issue reports to the Division and the public as required.
Assess forms and the data-collection system annually to improve accuracy.
Train Division of Police members in required software programs.
Work with others to define and develop reporting deliverables.
Query databases to extract information for reports.
Compile data and other information from multiple sources.
Develop, modify, and maintain custom reports.
Interpret and analyze data accuracy and provide recommendations.
Continuously assess and improve data-collection and reporting processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.