Law Enforcement Analyst

Harford County•Forest Hill, MD

2d•$65,041 - $116,185

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Analyst researches, collects, compiles, and analyzes information to identify trends, patterns, and changes affecting public safety and service delivery. The role produces intelligence and analytical products concerning criminal activity, crime trends, patterns, suspects, and potential threats, supporting investigations, patrol operations, command staff, and enforcement priorities. The analyst also responds to public requests for crime statistics, monitors social media for potential criminal activity or community threats, and maintains the confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive law enforcement information. The position uses crime-analysis methods and technology to develop reports, charts, maps, briefings, assessments, and recommendations. It requires collaboration with agency staff and other law enforcement organizations, as well as the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently. The starting salary is $31.27 per hour ($65,041 annually), with a full salary range of $65,041 to $116,185. Opportunities for overtime and compensatory time are available.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
Three years of work experience conducting criminal intelligence and/or crime analysis.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform the collection, collation, and analysis of the intelligence process.
Ability to represent the Sheriff's Office to the public.
Ability to meet requirements for intelligence file creation, retention, dissemination, and purging.
Strong ability to query, clean, and interpret large datasets from records management systems (RMS) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems.
Ability to perform statistical work, analytical research, and link analysis; make mathematical calculations; and draw logical conclusions.
Proficiency in computerized word processing, comprehension, summarizing, and writing and editing using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Proficiency in crime-analysis software and GIS mapping tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, IBM i2 Notebook, and Crystal Reports.
Knowledge of research methods, techniques, designs, and procedures, and ability to draw inferences and projections from written material, statistical data, and geographic information.
Ability to work proactively and independently with initiative and attention to detail.
Ability to conduct quantitative analysis and research using manual and computer-aided systems and make sound policy, procedural, and crime-reduction strategy recommendations.
Knowledge of adapting, implementing, and coordinating best practices, and of computer information systems design, implementation, and maintenance.
Ability to learn and troubleshoot departmental computer applications, GIS, word processing, open-source searching, and reporting systems.
Ability to set priorities and organize workload effectively to meet numerous deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate successfully with staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public; ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere and respond appropriately in emergencies and under pressure.
Valid driver's license with no more than three points and a relatively clean driving record, with no DUI convictions.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation and criminal record check, medical exam, drug and alcohol screening, and polygraph exam.
Must provide a handwriting sample for review and appear before and receive a favorable recommendation from the Oral Interview Board.
Must have a history and demonstrate honesty, reliability, integrity, and interpersonal skills; criminal convictions and/or arrests may be grounds for disqualification.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree.

Responsibilities

Extract, collect, collate, and analyze crime, incident, and traffic data to produce intelligence products about criminal activity, trends, and patterns using spatial, temporal, and modus operandi analysis.
Monitor social media for potential criminal activity and threats to the community.
Use computer programs, databases, spreadsheets, and other resources to identify crime patterns, suspects, modus operandi, and related information.
Research and analyze crime and disorder information and reports to identify patterns, trends, and evidence of criminal activity, including suspect-crime correlations, target-suspect profiles, and crime forecasts.
Prepare statistics, charts, and maps for patrol, investigations, and command staff.
Prepare reports using databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing, and statistical applications to analyze and present information about criminal activities and organized criminal groups.
Stay informed about current and emerging policing and crime-analysis practices and issues, and adapt, implement, and coordinate agency functions to support best practices.
Develop, write, and disseminate analysis products, including link, event, commodity flow, activity, financial profile, and frequency charts; data correlations; crime maps; subject work-ups; intelligence bulletins and assessments; threat assessments; crime pattern and demographic trend analyses; social media analyses; business profiles; network analyses; time-event analyses; and telephone toll analyses.
Prepare oral briefings, written reports, and supporting narrative and statistical material, including charts, tables, graphs, and maps, and develop factual recommendations for command staff and field supervisors.
Collect and compile information and assess the reliability and validity of intelligence information to support investigations.
Respond to public requests for crime statistics.
Review and analyze intelligence bulletins and briefs.
Keep the supervisor and relevant others informed of issues in a timely manner.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with agency staff and personnel from other law enforcement agencies.
Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive law enforcement information.
Attend meetings and participate in teams as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.