Closing Date: 11/16/23 by 1:00 PM Pacific Time

SALARY:

$29.02 - $35.35 / Hour

$5,029.27 - $6,128.03 / Month

ISSUE DATE:

11/2/23

FILING DEADLINE:

11/16/23 by 1:00 PM Pacific Time

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing statistical research and analysis work in support of police operations; applies crime analysis work in the framework of the Police Department's community policing philosophy; and performs other work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting.

Essential Duties:
• Performs a wide array of duties which include the input, retrieval, collection, compiling, analyzing and summarizing of crime, offender, demographic and related data from a variety of sources and databases including crime reports, records management systems, computer aided dispatch files, county, state and federal criminal information systems, demographic reports and data from other agencies;
• Identifies crime patterns from data analysis;
• Produces summary and detail reports of criminal activity and distributes these reports to sworn personnel;
• Regularly monitors crime activity rates and reduction as related to prevention efforts and programs;
• Prepares statistical reports and data to assist in the allocation of police resources and personnel;
• Conducts research and analysis studies of suspects, incidents and locations;
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures as well as criminal law and the justice system;
• Networks with other agencies in the collection and dissemination of information;
• Provides courtroom testimony on areas of expertise;
• Conducts statistical research and studies for management reports concerning staffing, deployment, response times and calls for service;
• Uses a variety of computer hardware and software applications in the analysis and production of reports, maps, graphic displays and charts;
• Utilizes computer mapping technology to analyze and report data;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships;
• Performs other work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who CLEARLY demonstrate on the COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, statistics, public or business administration, behavior or computer science or a closely related field, AND

One (1) year of work experience performing research and statistical analysis or crime analysis, preferably with a law enforcement agency, OR;

An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties, AND;

Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license, AND;

Must be able to pass a police background check.

Bulletin - Crime Analyst (O) _02016.pdf

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