Nebraska State Patrol Crime Analyst

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska State Patrol Crime Analyst supports the Nebraska DMV Fraud Unit by leading and participating in statewide and interstate analysis and research related to identity theft and fraud, and auto fraud and theft. The role provides specialized analytical and research products and reports for state, federal, and local law enforcement officers and judicial and other criminal justice officials, supporting crime prevention, investigations, and enforcement activities. The analyst provides professional-level criminal and operational information and evaluations to monitor, suppress, and prevent actual and anticipated criminal activity. Duties include using sensitive and confidential databases and the state facial recognition program; applying analytical methods; and preparing tactical, strategic, administrative, and intelligence analyses and reports. The analyst enters, searches, and retrieves information from databases, provides informational services, and conducts research and analysis in accordance with law enforcement protocols and needs. The position also involves investigative support, case and evidence management, digital image and video analysis, photo lineup preparation, presentations and training, and collaboration with law enforcement and prosecutorial partners. Travel is required, and regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, research/statistical methods, program evaluation, or a related quantitative analysis field, plus one year of technical (non-clerical) support or analytical work involving data collection and analysis and preparation of reports and summaries. Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Successfully pass an extensive background screening before employment, which may include a Personal History Questionnaire and fingerprint-based criminal-history check, as well as employment or assignment reference checks.
Be free of felony convictions.
Not maintain continuous associations or dealings with people, groups, or organizations known or reasonably expected to be under criminal investigation or indictment, or reputed to be involved in felonious or criminal behavior.
Have a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation because travel is required.
Meet regular and reliable attendance requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with agency personnel, law enforcement employees, and state and local officials.
Ability to instruct individuals with varied educational backgrounds and skills.
Skill in research, data gathering and analysis, writing and compiling reports, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

Education, training, or experience in research design, sampling techniques and statistics, or program evaluation.
Experience providing technical support for research or statistical analysis.
Three to five years of criminal investigative research and analysis experience.
Experience interpreting motor-vehicle and criminal laws and statutes.
Experience authenticating records and documents.
Law enforcement investigative experience involving analytical research, data gathering and analysis, and preparation of reports and summaries.
Experience preparing for and testifying at administrative or criminal proceedings.
Experience creating training materials, providing training, or presenting to groups.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
Experience with TLO or a similar program and PenLink.

Responsibilities

Research driver's license and motor vehicle fraud, develop leads, and prepare analytical reports.
Receive DMV fraud complaints, prioritize investigative cases, and gather information from complainants, witnesses, and victims.
Conduct preliminary investigative research for DMV Fraud investigators and law enforcement officers from other agencies, including federal agencies.
Review and compare images in the driver license database to identify possible fraud for further investigation.
Analyze and interpret multi-state record checks, criminal and intelligence records, field records and reports, teletype messages, publications, and other information to identify connections, distinctions, and criminal activity trends.
Prepare analytical reports and spreadsheets to identify possible criminal targets or problem areas related to ongoing investigations.
Prepare and disseminate statistical reports for law enforcement, Nebraska DMV Administration, the Nebraska Crime Commission, and prosecuting attorneys.
Write investigative reports that accurately document gathered facts and prepare reports for presentation to prosecuting attorneys throughout Nebraska.
Prepare for and testify at administrative and criminal proceedings related to DMV fraud, and monitor cases as they move through the judicial system.
Provide information to cancel driver's licenses and state identification cards identified through investigations as fraudulent.
Authenticate records and documents and collaborate with law enforcement officials and prosecuting offices to develop cases and assist victims in clearing erroneous driving violations and criminal records.
Present intelligence briefings and exchange information with DMV Fraud investigators and federal, state, and local law enforcement entities, including Homeland Security Investigations.
Assist DMV Fraud investigators by performing field-based fingerprinting using traditional ink methods, including ten-print cards.
Receive, log, store, and track physical evidence; maintain organized, secure evidence storage and preserve integrity, traceability, and chain of custody.
Analyze digital images and video, including enhancement and clarification, to support identification of people, vehicles, and other investigative information.
Receive photo lineup requests, assemble lineups according to department policy, and communicate with requesting law enforcement personnel to clarify details and ensure accuracy.
Compile comprehensive background-check reports for prospective DMV employees while maintaining confidentiality.
Assist the DMV Legal Division with criminal background checks for individuals seeking pardons regarding driving records.
Conduct intelligence analysis and prepare pre-operational briefings for law enforcement and criminal justice partners; provide real-time intelligence support for terrorism, Homeland Security Investigations, identity theft, and gang activity investigations, including undercover, coordinated arrest, and search warrant operations.
Provide training on fraudulent vehicle ownership and personal identification documents and identity theft.
Perform other duties within the scope of the classification as assigned.