Data Scientist - Police Department’s Office Data, Analytics and Technology

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Department is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Data Scientist to support data-informed decision-making across public safety operations. This position will play a critical role in modernizing data collection through PowerApps, performing advanced analytics using diverse data sources, conducting impact evaluations of crime prevention and enforcement initiatives, and developing dashboards to visualize patterns/trends. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, programming, and public sector analytics, along with the ability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or application development, preferably in government, healthcare, or criminal justice settings
• Experience developing Microsoft PowerApps, including Power Automate and Dataverse integration.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL), geospatial analysis (e.g., ArcGIS) and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Experiences in developing apps using PowerApps and other MS Power Platform
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with geospatial data and tools in the enterprise setting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft PowerApps and supporting tools to streamline data collection from internal stakeholders (e.g., officers, supervisors, command staff).
• Integrate PowerApps with existing data systems such as RMS, CAD, and internal SQL databases.
• Ensure that data collection tools are secure, user-friendly, and responsive to field and administrative needs.
• Extract, clean, and analyze data from multiple law enforcement and city data systems.
• Develop predictive models and statistical analyses to identify crime patterns, resource allocation inefficiencies, and public safety risks.
• Create dashboards and reports using Power BI, R, or Python to support command-level decision-making.
• Design and conduct evaluations of crime-fighting initiatives such as hotspot policing, focused deterrence, or community engagement strategies.
• Apply methods such as matched comparisons, time-series analysis, or spatial analysis to measure program effectiveness.
• Present findings to department leadership, city officials, and public stakeholders with policy recommendations based on evidence.
• Work closely with crime analysts, IT, patrol supervisors, and command staff to align data projects with operational needs.
• Partner with academic institutions and vendors on joint research initiatives
• Provide training or support on new tools and methodologies to enhance data literacy across the department.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities.

What This Job Offers

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