Police Crime Analyst
About The Position
Performs professional, administrative and technical work to analyze and evaluate data to support Danville Police Department operations. Manages data and completes a wide variety of internal and external reports. Responds to requests for data analysis and information initiating from department command staff. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Develops statistical data resources to assist in criminal investigations by identifying crime trends and patterns and informing resource deployment. Constructs, prepares, and presents reports, summaries, charts, graphs, table, and other materials to inform the department, City, other agencies, media, and citizens of crime trends and analysis. Completes a wide variety of reports to include crime and patrol bulletins, research reports, department annual report, and informational reports for communities, media, and other governmental entities. Gathers and analyzes data and provides information in a manner appropriate for each audience. Manages data by using computer databases and software to extract, analyze, and present data such as GIS tools, Crystal Reports, Excel, Word, Access. Queries and analyzes data in the Department Records Management System (SunGard OSSI OneSolution RMS) data. Applies knowledge of criminal activities and law enforcement techniques in analysis for compiling data-driven approaches to law enforcement activities. Reads, studies and stays abreast of current and emerging trends and issues in policing and crime analysis. Making appropriate recommendations for improvements in department crime analysis program and guiding personnel in making the most effective use of its products. Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Database Management, GIS or related field.
- Three to five years’ related experience.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
- Advanced knowledge of the subject matter.
- Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.
- Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.
- Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.
- Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.
- Ability to make recommendations regarding policy development and implementation.
- Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
- Ability to perform duty assignments according to one's own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary.
- Ability to manage special projects with little oversight and have assignments reviewed upon completion.
- Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
Nice To Haves
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate data to support Danville Police Department operations.
- Manage data and complete a wide variety of internal and external reports.
- Respond to requests for data analysis and information from department command staff.
- Develop statistical data resources to assist in criminal investigations by identifying crime trends and patterns and informing resource deployment.
- Construct, prepare, and present reports, summaries, charts, graphs, tables, and other materials to inform the department, City, other agencies, media, and citizens of crime trends and analysis.
- Gather and analyze data and provide information in a manner appropriate for each audience.
- Manage data using computer databases and software to extract, analyze, and present data (e.g., GIS tools, Crystal Reports, Excel, Word, Access).
- Query and analyze data in the Department Records Management System (SunGard OSSI OneSolution RMS).
- Apply knowledge of criminal activities and law enforcement techniques in analysis for compiling data-driven approaches to law enforcement activities.
- Read, study, and stay abreast of current and emerging trends and issues in policing and crime analysis.
- Make appropriate recommendations for improvements in the department's crime analysis program and guide personnel in making the most effective use of its products.
- Perform additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.
- Complete research for documents, compile data for computer entry, and/or enter or oversee data entry.
- Monitor budget/fiscal expenditures for a work unit or manage fiscal aspects of capital project(s).
- Recommend budget allocations.
- Occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
