Job Opportunities Title:
Hamilton Police Service - Crime Analyst Opening (2 Year Contract)

Post Date
3/18/2024

Expiration Date
6/16/2024

Details:
Job Title: Crime Analyst
Agency: Hamilton Police Service
Closing Date: 04/02/2024

The Crime Analyst is crucial to analyzing data and presenting information to our various stakeholders such as Senior Command, investigators, and attorneys. The Crime Analyst will also play a crucial role in monitoring and identyfing crime patterns using statistical and geo-spatial techniques. The Crime Analyst will be proficient in a suite of industry accepted crime analysis tools leveraging the right tool to communicate key findings.

Duties, but not limited to
-Supports investigators throughout the life cycle of an investigation. Including on-call major case support, preparation of reports and presentations.
-Leverages various tools, techniques and technology to extract, transform and manipulate data for the purposes of analysis.
-Creates analytical products to support investigations, proactive policing and routine reporting. Examples of products include presentations, reports, maps and tools that summarize data from a variety of sources to demonstrate relationships between persons, places, timelines and specific events.
-Identifies crime patterns and suspect profiles in an effort to devise strategic solutions for reducing/eliminating recurring problems; provides analysis of past/present crime reports, as directed or required.
-Liaises with police personnel, crime analysts, other agencies and communities on a regular basis for information sharing and intelligence gathering. Methods include attendance of internal parades and participation in regional working groups and networks (i.e. OCAN, Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario)
-Creates, prepares, and delivers material for court testimony. Manages and completes requests from crown attorneys.
-Researches and reviews new analytical techniques and crime trends through professional reading, completion of training courses, and by attending seminars, workshops and conferences.
-Performs other duties, as assigned, related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience
-Minimum three (3) year University Degree in Criminal Justice Computer Sciences, Public Administration, Urban Affairs, or a related field (i.e. with geographic information systems, geography, statistical analysis and cartography coursework).
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-Minimum four (4) years of practical experience in mapping and analysis, which includes researching, interpreting data, projecting trends, conducting statistical analysis and preparation and presentation of statistical narrative reports.
-Previous experience in a law enforcement/public safety (e.g. policing, military, customs, corrections etc.) environment would be considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies
-Possess advanced expertise in GIS software (i.e. MapInfo, ArcGIS) and Microsoft Windows Office (i.e. MS Word, Ex-cel and PowerPoint) is required.
-Demonstrated proficiency in relational data models and creating complex queries to transform data using SQL in other computer systems and software applications (e.g. SQL, Microsoft Access etc.) is required.
-Able to work with a wide variety of technology (e.g. MapInfo, ArcGIS, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.); must possess skills in statistics, modeling and reporting software.
-A demonstrated high level of initiative and the ability to be self-directed in applying problem solving and critical thinking, including a strong attention to detail.
-Possess knowledge of criminological theory and practice.
-Possess strong verbal and written communication and be able to explain work procedures/systems to other staff.
-Must possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team setting.
-Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Comments:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (i.e. cover letter and resume) via email to recruiting@hamiltonpolice.ca , before 11:59 PM on April 2nd, 2024.

2 Year Special Assignment with Possible Extension
Submit application through email provided in document

Employer:
Hamilton Police Service
Contact:
Chloe Nyitray

Address:
55 King William St, Hamilton, ON, CA

Email:
recruiting@hamiltonpolice.ca

Website:
https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Salary:
$40.728 per hour