Data Analysis Coordinator

City of Cleveland • 6001 - Public Safety Admin, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the collection and tracking of confidential documents related to use of force or allegations of misconduct, including investigative packets and reviews by the Force Review Board and Force Investigation Team. The coordinator will 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. A key responsibility is developing a protocol for accurate data analysis, identifying trends or practices that enable corrective action within the Division of Police. The role involves reporting data analyses to various stakeholders including the Chief of Police, Police Inspector General, Police Commission, and other units, as well as issuing reports to the Division and the public. The position also requires an annual assessment of forms and the data collection system for accuracy improvement and training other division members in required software programs. Additional duties include working with others to define reporting deliverables, querying databases, compiling data from multiple sources, developing and maintaining custom reports, interpreting data, and providing recommendations. The role also involves continuous assessment and improvement of 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 software programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Power Point).
• Proficiency in research-related software such as SPSS or SAS or a related statistical software.
• Ability to withstand an extensive background investigation.
• Highly organized with strong data management skills.
• Strong knowledge of data programming, mapping e.g. SQL, ArcGIS, etc.
• Technical expertise regarding data migration from disparate systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually.
• Strong report writing skills and excellent presentation skills with the ability to display complex information in simple ways.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures the collection and tracking of all confidential documents related to the use of force or allegations of misconduct.
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of an accurate electronic system to track all data derived from force-related documents, vehicle stops, investigatory stops, searches, and other information.
• Develops a protocol to accurately analyze the data collected.
• Identifies trends or practices through data analysis and research that enable the Division of Police to take corrective action.
• Reports data analyses to the Chief of Police, Police Inspector General, the Police Commission, and other units as data information is requested.
• Issues reports as required to the Division and public.
• Assesses forms and the data collection system on an annual basis to improve accuracy.
• Trains other members of the Division of Police in required software programs.
• Works with others to define and develop reporting deliverables.
• Queries databases to extract information needed to develop reports.
• Compiles data and other information from multiple data sources.
• Develops, modifies and maintains custom reports.
• Interprets, analyzes, and provides recommendations regarding data accuracy.
• Continuously assesses and improves data collection and reporting processes.

Benefits

• The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change.

What This Job Offers

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