Police Crime & Intelligence Analyst

Job Opportunities Title:
Police Crime & Intelligence Analyst

Post Date
11/3/2018

Expiration Date
11/19/2018

Details:
Summary / Purpose
Under general supervision, conduct research, interpret, prepare, analyze, and disseminate information relevant to actual and anticipated criminal activities and relationships, to increase the effectiveness of patrol deployment, crime prevention and the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
1. Research and analyze information relating to criminal activities and relationships.
* A. Research, collect, analyze, evaluate and compile data from a variety of sources to discover patterns, trends, and changes in criminal activity.
* B. Utilize and update various databases and software to analyze and interpret crime data related to crime series, patterns, and suspect profiles by retrieving, sorting, and entering information.
* C. Create reports on criminal activity, changing crime trends and patterns, and maintain case files for investigators.
* D. Develop and produce crime maps using geographic information systems (GIS) applications and conduct spatial analysis of crime data.
* E. Perform a variety of statistical analysis to develop statistical information indicating crime trends and patterns of criminal activity.
* F. Generate various reports, bulletins and maps identifying criminal activity, suspect information and crime trends for investigators.
* G. Provide regular statistical reports concerning crime activity in the agency's jurisdiction
* H. Organize and maintain manual information sources, files, and automated systems for storage and retrieval of data.
* I. Act as a liaison with internal and external groups/individuals to provide analytical assistance, collect and/or disseminate intelligence data, and share resources.
* J. Use telephone toll analysis to plot telephone activity to determine size and location of criminal groups and individuals involved.
* K. Conduct background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation to establish criminal profiles, including prior crimes, criminal relationships.
* L. Research and analyze the flow of suspects' assets to determine flow of money going in and coming from the targeted person/group.
* M. Create data tracking and association matrices, and hierarchical, link, and financial analyses of persons under investigation.
* N. Prepare graphs, charts (link analysis, event flow analysis, activity charting), tables and other illustrative devices for visual presentation of data.
* O. Perform related tasks as assigned.

2. Perform administrative office duties
* A. Perform a variety of strategic and administrative duties relating to the systematic process of collecting, categorizing, analyzing and disseminating timely, accurate and useful information that describes crime patterns, trends and safety and compliance issues;
* B. Develop and maintain plans, policies, and procedures for all data applications.
* C. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and communicating all database and process issues that affect productivity and efficiency of the Department, as well as making recommendations and providing support for improvements.
* D. Prepare monthly progress report for department.
* E. Perform miscellaneous data entry.
Minimum Qualifications
+ A. Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related field; or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement agency, with increasing responsibility for compiling and analyzing data;
B. Training and/or certification in crime analysis methods, including Crime Analysis applications, Pen Link Telephone Toll Analysis, CrimeView and Intelligence Analyst Notebook; and ArcGIS or mapping software preferred;
C. Prior experience in a law enforcement crime analysis capacity is preferred;
D. Ability to obtain CJIS Certification within six (6) months of appointment and maintain certification thereafter

Employer:
Duluth Police Department

Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/duluthmn/jobs/2258630/police-crime-intelligence-analyst