TLT/SDA Data Technical Analyst (PPM I)

King County•Renton, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The King County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysis Unit is seeking a Project/Program Manager I to serve as a Data Technical Analyst. The analyst supports crime, intelligence, and data analysis through research, data cleaning, technical support, and work products for internal Sheriff’s Office customers. The position joins a small team of Crime and Intelligence Analysts, a GIS Specialist, and a Data Scientist. Work assignments are procedurally complex and require expertise in crime and data analysis; the incumbent serves as an information resource, exercises independent judgment and discretion, and works under minimal supervision. A substantial portion of the role involves administrative technical support and data cleaning that enables the unit’s analytical work. This Special Duty Assignment/Term-Limited Temporary position is expected to last approximately 9–12 months and is eligible for benefits. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A hybrid schedule may be possible after training depending on unit needs, with at least three days per week onsite. The position is based at the Black River building in Renton and may require travel to worksites throughout King County. The analyst reports to the Crime Analysis Unit Supervisor and/or a Transit Police Captain and is assigned an area of responsibility.

Requirements

Two-year degree emphasizing criminal justice, research, data science, or a related field, and at least two years of professional experience in criminal justice and/or data analysis, project management, or case management; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to interpret and summarize crime data and professionally present findings through briefings, presentations, and bulletins.
Strong critical-thinking ability and skill in engaging with information to produce work products.
Experience supporting projects and managing competing priorities within tight timeframes.
Knowledge of current best practices in crime, business, and/or data analysis.
Demonstrated success in research, implementing methods, and accessing multiple sources.
Ability to use computer hardware and software applications, including relational databases and Microsoft Office suite products.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement personnel at all levels, peers, managers, other agencies, and external vendors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to convey information to varied and diverse audiences.
Ethical and professional conduct, including discretion, sound judgment, fairness, respect, inclusiveness, and integrity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results on tight timetables.
Accountability for the information and data provided to the area served.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and use strong decision-making skills to proactively address crime needs.
Meet all King County Sheriff’s Office background standards and pass a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph.
Be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient.
Read, speak, and write English fluently.
Meet King County Sheriff’s Office automatic disqualifier requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or at a police department or public safety agency.

Responsibilities

Support research and data cleaning for crime and data analysis projects, including data entry, collection, reporting, and hands-on analysis.
Research data collection processes that need improvement and recommend changes.
Support production of crime analysis, intelligence analysis, business analysis, staffing and resource allocation, and budgeting products.
Support Crime Analysis Unit members in producing timely products in support of agency mission and goals.
Produce a weekly property crime report under the supervision of a Crime and Intelligence Analyst, track crime series, and help create and distribute crime bulletins.
Support analysts in creating the daily Violent Crime Survey report.
Provide technical information and advice to internal and external customers by phone, in writing, or in person, interpreting established policies, procedures, and sources such as vendor guides.
Review records for data quality and integrity, identify duplicates and missing information, track issues in a database, and request corrections.
Serve as a technical contact for software and systems used by analysts and investigators; provide access, training, and issue-triage support.
Assist crime analysts in creating criminal montages.
Administer biweekly and monthly meetings for a software system.
Research, track, and present issues in technology systems used to collect data for analysis; summarize and present findings to colleagues and police personnel.
Use software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, ArcGIS, PowerPoint, and SQL, to research, clean, analyze, and display data.
Search for and obtain digital media in direct support of investigations.
Integrate information from and for local, regional, national, and international law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations.
Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, criminal justice personnel, and community groups to obtain or provide crime-related data, information, or skills.
Attend operations briefings to discuss and update officers and investigators.
May be required to testify in court.
Perform other duties as assigned.