Job Opportunities Title:
Crime Analyst - City of Spokane Police Department
Post Date
2/26/2024
Expiration Date
5/26/2024
Details:
The City of Spokane is hiring Crime Analysts who will perform technical work in the development and analysis of data related to various elements of criminal activity.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Researches, compiles, and analyzes information, statistics, and other data from a variety of sources, including the records management system, in order to determine patterns and correlations of criminal activities.
- Uses crime analysis techniques, including mapping and statistical analysis, to evaluate and forecast possible future criminal activities.
- Analyzes and compares operational data including crime trends, hot spots, type and location of incidents, and periods of peak activities in order to assist with the development and implementation of directed patrol programs and task forces.
- Identifies crime patterns and develops profiles of crime suspects.
- Correlates recent parolees, known offenders, gangs, places, and relationships with other known criminals or persons of interest in order to assist with investigations.
- Creates and maintains computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays using appropriate software.
- Assists in the development of and utilizes software queries and other data extraction techniques.
- Prepares and presents verbal, written, and graphical reports, including maps of hot spots and other crime analysis reports to officers and senior staff in the department and to law enforcement officials and others outside the department.
- Operates a personal computer to access and file data and to prepare reports.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications:
Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.
Open Entry Requirements:
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
Education: Two years of college education in law enforcement, criminal justice, business, statistics, sociology, information systems, or a closely related field.
Experience: Two years of paid work experience in computerized statistical analysis, research, and trend identification.
Substitution: Experience in crime analysis or commissioned law enforcement may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Upon notification that you have passed through the minimum qualifications, you will receive a Personal History Packet to complete and submit. This documentation will be used to conduct a background investigation. It is a MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENT to complete the Personal History Packet. If the Personal History Packet is NOT received in Civil Service by the deadline given, your application will not be considered.
NOTE:
Candidates with cannabis use in any form in the last 6 months will not be considered.
Applicants are required to submit to a polygraph examination, fingerprint, and background investigation prior to appointment.
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
AFLAC
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation
Legal Shield/ID Shield
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Employer:
City of Spokane
Contact:
Civil Service
Address:
Civil Service Commission
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201
Work Phone:
509.625.6160
Email:
civilservice@spokanecity.org
Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/spokanecity/jobs/4391299-0/crime-analyst
Salary:
$51,636.24 - $80,638.56
