Crime and Intelligence Analyst - San Jose Police Department

Job Opportunities Title:
Crime and Intelligence Analyst - San Jose Police Department

Post Date
1/30/2018

Expiration Date
2/26/2018

Details:
About the Department

The mission of the San Jose Police Department is to create safe places to live, work and learn through community partnerships.

Positions & Duties

The San Jose Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit is accepting applications for the position of Crime & Intelligence Analyst (CIA). The CIA is an essential Police Department position that is responsible for crime and intelligence analysis. The CIA performs specialized technical support work utilizing automated law enforcement systems, a variety of software, and crime and intelligence analysis techniques to provide a wide range of analytical services and products to police officers and management to use in the identification and apprehension of criminal offenders, the deployment of officers, and the improvement of public safety, as well as for strategic planning.

The purpose of the CIA position is to collect, analyze, interpret, and integrate crime, staffing and deployment, performance, related quantitative and qualitative data, support investigations and related programs. The CIA performs complex statistical and analytical research involving the use of computer applications, random statistical samplings, correlation and regression analysis and probability studies; develops reports and materials; develops links regarding pattern detection, crime and criminals, terrorist and organized crime, social and demographic factors within a communities; analyzing crime spatially and temporally; works with outside agencies to address crime issues; updates and tracks department gang and intelligence files; provides actionable reports to patrol and investigations for the identification, suppression and apprehension of criminals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Establish and maintain information by devising systems to use information, complying with guidelines, analyzing information and entering information into the computer, designing, creating, maintaining and updating databases, routing information to relevant personnel, preparing and maintaining files, reference materials, researching websites and social media, sharing information with other analysts, preparing flow and link analysis charts and maps, analyzing and preparing reports, and conducting financial investigative research and identifying assets.

Provide training to section personnel by preparing class materials, and interviewing and instructing personnel.

Provide information to personnel and other departments by gathering facts on a variety of subjects including wanted individuals, safety issues or other necessary information and attending meetings.


Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in a law enforcement agency utilizing multiple police information systems, performing research, and compiling crime data.

Acceptable Substitution: Two (2) years of additional crime analysis experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Background: Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph, is a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Comments:
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The application deadline is 11:59PM on February 26, 2018. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.

Employer:
City of San Jose - San Jose Police Department
Contact:
Rose Lara

Address:
1661 Senter Rd. Bldg. A
San Jose, CA. 95112

Work Phone:
408-537-9682

Email:
rose.lara@sanjoseca.gov

Website:
https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1800096&lang=en