Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department seeks to expand its analytical capabilities. As a key role in that mission, we are seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Senior Public Safety Analyst (Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst). Together with the other members of our strategic analysis team, the Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst will help the agency harness our investigative information, crime data, and intelligence via enhanced reporting processes, trend analysis, and briefings. The Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst would play a leading and crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency of our police department by researching and analyzing data/intelligence and providing actionable insights and information to support policing strategies and investigative efforts. The selected candidates should be adept at using popular analytic software, capable of quickly learning new programs, and knowledgeable in research and analysis techniques, including developing collection plans and applying critical thinking to complex data. Strong organizational skills are necessary, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and following instructions. The ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels and other agencies is essential, as is the capacity to work semi-independently, prioritize tasks, and produce high-quality results with minimal supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
5 years relevant experience in data, crime, or intelligence analysis within law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or public safety settings, or research in public safety, or government service.
Adept at using popular analytic software
Capable of quickly learning new programs
Knowledgeable in research and analysis techniques, including developing collection plans and applying critical thinking to complex data
Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and following instructions
Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels and other agencies
Capacity to work semi-independently, prioritize tasks, and produce high-quality results with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, statistics, business, or criminal intelligence, or a related field.
Experience in data, crime, or intelligence analysis within law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or public safety settings, or research in public safety, or government service.
Proficiency in analytic software, Microsoft Office, and open-source tools
Familiarity with GIS mapping, presentation software, and data visualization techniques.

Responsibilities

Research and analysis of law enforcement data
Identification and interpretation of criminal activity, patterns, and trends
Forecasting trends to aid in staffing and deployment of personnel
Providing investigative support
Assists in the training of new analysts
Conducts peer reviews of analytical work products and methodologies
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.