Operations Business Analyst
About The Position
The Public Safety Analyst (Operations Business Analyst) plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency of our Police Department by analyzing data/intelligence, optimizing reporting processes, and providing actionable insights to both internal and external stakeholders, which helps inform decision- and policymakers and increase the overall effectiveness of our data and analysis operations. In collaboration with other members of the strategic analysis team, this position will greatly expand our real-time analytical capabilities and our ability to enhance law enforcement operations, and meet and exceed the modern demands and expectations of contemporary community policing. Some examples of the day-to-day responsibilities of the role include conducting safety analysis, creating analysis ?ndings reports, and determining public safety service needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 4 years related experience supporting operational and system administration functions, including conducting audits, managing user access and equipment tracking, ensuring data accuracy, and developing reports and workflows that improve decision-making and operational efficiency
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Criminology, Organizational Management, Business Management or a related field.
- Experience working in a law enforcement or public safety environment.
- Ability to communicate on Police Radio
- Understanding of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
- Expertise in data analytics and/or organizational management analytics and a passion to apply those talents to inform and improve police operations and performance.
- Proficiency in creatively determining which analytic and evaluative techniques are most appropriate for a given problem, issue, or situation.
- Proficiency and creativity in extracting, synthesizing, visualizing, analyzing, and communicating insights from complex datasets and organizational processes.
- Strong communication skills, in both written and verbal formats, and including under time pressure. The ability to communicate complex analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of agency, government, and university partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to law enforcement operations, crime trends, and resource utilization
- Collaborate with Crime Analysts and other key stakeholders to analyze trends
- Develop analytical and technical reports and presentations
- identi?es data patterns and provide information for
- decision-making purposes
- present analysis and statistics in support of departmental needs and data-driven decision-making
- Provide actionable intelligence to enhance crime prevention, detection, and resolution efforts
- Work closely with various units within the police department, including patrol, investigations, and administration, to understand their operational need
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement and enhance technological solutions supporting law enforcement operations
Benefits
- Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
