Crime Analyst

The Crime Analyst collects, collates, analyzes, disseminates, and evaluates data to discover developing trends, patterns, and changes in criminal activity.

The Crime Analyst may be assigned to the Office of Management, Analysis and Planning (OMAP) or the Fusion Division.

Note:

Promotion to higher-level positions in the Crime Analyst series (e.g., Crime Analyst II and III) is contingent upon successful performance of the job duties and meeting the minimum requirements for each level.

ns Research and Monitor Crime Tre

• nds Produce information related to crime trends to assist the department in preventing and suppressing criminal activities, to aid in the investigative process, to increase the apprehension of offenders, and to clear cas
• es.
  
  Create profiles of known offenders and arrestees and research their past crimes through multiple databases or other available sourc
• es.
  
  Utilize data to make recommendations regarding staff deployment and resource allocati
• on.
  
  Maintain, prepare, and present statistical and analytical reports detailing results of analyses, conclusions, and recommendations for departmental commande

rs. Analyze

• Data Collect, analyze, and interpret data received from various departmental units and other law enforcement agenc
• ies.
  
  Train departmental members on crime analysis techniques, including how to access and analyze various types of d
• ata.
  
  Conduct and present historical analysis on general and specific crime and calls for service informat
• ion.
  
  Measure and forecast long-term public safety activity related to problem solving, intervention, and crime reduction effo
• rts.
  
  Conduct spatial analysis to identify crime trends for deployme
• nts.
  
  Maintain proficiency with geographic information systems (GIS) and crime analysis methods and to

ols. We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. Conditions of Empl

• oyment Pass an MPD background investigation, medical examination, and pre-employment dru
• g test.
  
  Must work overtime and modified work schedules based on operational
• irements Bachelor’s degree in statistics, sociology, criminal justice, geography or a closely related field from an accredited college or un
• iversity.
  
  Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout em

employment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be c

onsidered.

Note:

Seniors in college may apply, but will not be appointed until their degree is

completed.

NOTICE:
Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any

• alifications Master’s degree in statistics, criminal justice, geography, sociology or a closely related field from an accredited college o
• r university.
  
  Advanced knowledge of statistics and qualitative and/or quantitative rese
• arch methods.
  
  Knowledge of law enforcement computer systems, such as Records Management System (RMS) and Computer Aided Di

spatch (CAD). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other C haracteri

• tics Technical:
  
  Knowledge of and ability to use sophisticated computer applications to conduct research, analyze data, and effectively present and commun
• icate findings.
  
  Knowledge of SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), SAS (Statistical Analysis System), or comparable programs; SQL (structured query language);
  Tableau; GIS; relational databases; and spread
• sheet programs.
  
  Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and quali
• tive methods.
  
  Ability to use both tactical and strategic crime analysis techniques when addressing
• crime problems.
  
  Ability to prepare and present complex stati
• stical reports.
  
  Knowledge of statistics, research methods, and quantitative or quali

tative methods. Communication an

• d Interpersonal:
  
  Ability to read, interpret, and explain complex techni
• cal information.
  
  Written communication skills, including the ability to prepar
• e clear reports.
  
  Verbal…