Police Program Analyst; COH

About the job Police Program Analyst (COH)

Description

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Chief of Police, performs a wide variety of professional, administrative, and technical analysis in support of the Police Department; performs administrative, budgetary, and statistical analysis; coordinates and conducts special studies; develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, methods and systems; ensuring re-accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA); and performs other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialized journey-level class and it is expected that the incumbent would perform the full range of duties for this class independently and without close supervision. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. Adequate performance at this level requires the knowledge of Police Department procedures and the ability to choose among alternatives in solving problems.

Positions allocated to this class exercise a high degree of responsibility for administrative research and analyses. The Police Program Analyst provides reports and recommendations for consideration by the Chief of Police and other administrative officials. This position also serves as Police Department's accreditation manager and maintains frequent contact with CALEA staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Chief of Police.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Responsibilities may require technical and functional supervision of lower level staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Performs complex administrative work in planning, coordinating, and managing adherence to the Police Department's accreditation through CALEA; evaluates Police Department and City policies to ensure compliance with CALEA standards; prepares and submits annual agency reports to CALEA.

Represents the City in interdepartmental and interagency projects, including CALEA conferences for accreditation, and serves as a liaison to other law enforcement agencies involved in the CALEA process: trains Department and City staff on CALEA standards; raises awareness to Department and City Staff regarding changing CALEA standards.

Implements and administers programs and projects, including program development, management, analysis of results, and preparation of reports and documentation makes recommendations and presents them to the Chief of Police, City Staff and Council; may include use of complex computerized databases and statistical reporting..

Provides responsible, professional, and technical support to Police Department functions by performing a variety of administrative research and analyses related to operations, budget, contract administration, legislative review, investigations, and other program areas.

Assists in the preparation, development and administration of the Police Department's budget; compiles information and prepares reports and analyses related to the impact of budgetary decisions; ensures budget aligns with the Strategic Plan, Council's Priorities and any other documented plan.

Researches, drafts, and processes reports on Department performance measurements for review by the City Council.

Assists with and/or develops and revises departmental policies, procedures and programs for the Police Department; provides professional guidance with respect to Department policies and procedures to outside agencies and Department and City staff.

Researches and analyzes federal, state, and local legislative proposals for impact on policy, procedure and operations.

May be relied on to produce formal communication and represent the Department as it relates to policy and procedure, CALEA and special projects to customers, consultants, City Departments and the general public.

Provides information and interpretation and responds to a variety of questions and concerns in a timely, tactful and effective manner.

Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, facsimile equipment and multi-line telephones; may operate other department-specific…