Southern California Crime and Intelligence 
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  • 12 Apr 2024 10:27 AM | Abbigael Steinmetz (Howard) (Administrator)

    VACANCY INFORMATION:

    The Administrative Analyst I-IV classification is used in a variety of departments throughout the City.  Take an inside look at examples of how the position is used in various departments. (click here)  

    SALARY INFORMATION:

    Grade I    -       $2,791.12 - $3,860.40   biweekly

    Grade II   -       $3,010.96  -$4,164.48  biweekly

    Grade III  -       $3,248.72 -$4,497.36 biweekly

    Grade IV*  -      $3,562.48 -$4,852.24 biweekly

    *Per the classification specification, Grade IV positions are assigned to the Budget Management Bureau of the Department of Financial Management or the Department of Human Resources.
     

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Under general direction, assists departmental management with a wide variety of administrative responsibilities, and performs increasingly complex and responsible duties of the classification; independently develops and implements analytical studies and develops, compiles, and interprets statistical data; develops conclusions and makes recommendations; interprets complex written information; prepares detailed and comprehensive written reports; assists departmental management in the preparation and control of the annual budget, and the selection, training, and evaluation of employees; develops and implements procedures for improving organizational effectiveness; develops measures for evaluating departmental accomplishments; develops proposals and forecasts; makes oral presentations; utilizes computer applications; may assist in the marketing of services; may assist in the development and administration of leases, permits, contracts and/or grants; may supervise subordinate personnel; may serve on interdepartmental committees; within the Budget Management Bureau of the Financial Management Department or the Department of Human Resources, may assist in the development of management strategies on labor relations and/or collective bargaining including the collection and analysis of budget and revenue forecasting data necessary for labor negotiations; may assist with conducting administrative investigations; may research, interpret and apply federal and state regulations; memoranda of understanding, and city policies and procedures and may seek guidance and/or concurrence from management for the most complex regulations;; and performs other related duties as required.

    REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

    • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, (proof of graduation required)*.  Candidates submitting a grad check who will complete the required education by June 30, 2024, may apply and be considered for testing, but will not be certified for a vacancy until the education requirements are met and proof of graduation has been submitted to the Civil Service Department. 

    -AND-

    • Two or more years of paid, full-time equivalent, professional experience equivalent to an Assistant Administrative Analyst I-II, with the City of Long Beach (or higher) offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position. 

    Opportunities for Substitution of Education or Experience

    • Professional or technical and paraprofessional experience (including experience equivalent to an Administrative Aide I-II with the City of Long Beach, or higher) that offers specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

     -Or-

     A master’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required  professional experience (proof required)*.  

    Candidates submitting a grad check who will complete the required education by June 30, 2024, may apply and be considered for testing, but will not be certified for a vacancy until the education requirements are met and proof of graduation has been submitted to the Civil Service Department.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desired for some positions.
     

    SELECTION PROCEDURE

    EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
    Application Packet……………………………………….…..................................Qualifying
    Written Exam………………….......................................................................... 100%
     

    A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Screening of applicants will be conducted based on application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds based on comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified. 

    In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran’s DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.) 

    If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

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  • 8 Apr 2024 10:55 AM | Abbigael Steinmetz (Howard) (Administrator)

    Job Description

    Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks in support of the Police Department’s community policing philosophy and crime prevention strategies designed to identify criminal behavior and crime trends; assists in proactive crime prevention assignments; and performs related work as assigned in various units.

    Essential Job Duties

    Perform original research and statistical analysis of crime data; prepare and present reports of findings inclusive of problem-solving recommendations. Perform crime analysis by extracting, interpreting, and formatting data retrieved by researching the Department computer database and digital crime mapping software. Prepare and disseminate a number of monthly reports including statistical data. Develop and maintain liaison with other criminal justice personnel. Attend and participate in computer user group meetings for hardware, software, crime analysis, and CLETS systems. Utilize a variety of databases and computer-driven systems including crime mapping, digital imaging software, and related programs. Interact with coworkers at all levels in the organization in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner. Perform all duties within the context of the City’s Mission Statement and Organizational Values.

    Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

    Principles of data collection, organization and analysis of data, and dissemination techniques.  Crime patterns and series. Law enforcement and court procedures. Parole and corrections records and procedures. Law enforcement databases. Behavior of individuals and groups, habit patterns, and the motivating desires of people. Basic psychology and sociology. Related laws, ordinances, and regulations.

    Skills/Abilities to:

    Perform complex professional and analytical work. Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and applicable software applications, including the use of police radios, and monitoring broadcasts. Extract data and develop a variety of customized reports, charts, graphs, and maps. Identify and seek leads on criminal activity along with assisting investigators. Monitor and interpret technology such as CCTV and sensors. Analyze information and draw valid, logical conclusions. Develop data storage and retrieval systems. Prepare and present reports. Maintain accurate records. Research and present new ideas. Use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Provide liaison to other City personnel, other agencies, and the public. Deal tactfully and courteously with internal and external customers. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Immediately share critical and safety related information with field units. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. Share and present topics both internally and externally.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.  Accredited degree in criminal justice, public administration or closely related field preferred. Crime and Intelligence Analysis certificate program preferred.

    Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly desirable.

    Montclair PD Flyer - Crime Analyst (FINAL) (002).pdf

     Apply Here
  • 5 Mar 2024 1:47 PM | Kelley Booth (Administrator)

    Closing Date: 3/11/2024

    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

    Posting Date: February 26th, 2024

    Location: Sacramento, CA

    Position Title: Criminal Intelligence Analyst I (CIA I), Analytical, M – F, 8 am – 5pm (non-telework).

    Final Filing Date: Open Until 3/11/2024

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Western States Information Network (WSIN) is one of six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) centers funded by Congress through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. The CIA 1 will be assigned to the Analytical Unit and will report directly to the Criminal Intelligence Supervisor. Employment is at-will and serves at the discretion of the Executive Director of WSIN.

    The CIA I will intake investigative information from WSIN participating law enforcement agencies to provide analytical assistance in support of criminal investigation and prosecutions. The CIA 1 will utilize standard analytical techniques to process, analyze, evaluate, and correlate information from law enforcement officials utilizing specialized analytical software, information systems, and other RISS and WSIN resources. This position will also conduct link, communication, flow, and financial analysis to produce graphical representations of their findings in the form of charts, graphs, and written reports. The CIA I will conduct research and participate in information sharing meetings and specialized training to develop and maintain knowledge in a crime specific specialty area to exchange information with WSIN participating law enforcement agencies through written reports, assessments, and presentations.

    To be considered for the position, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

    1) U.S. Citizenship

    2) High school diploma or equivalent

    3) Two years of verifiable experience and/or education in one of the following:

    • Criminal intelligence-related duties in a law enforcement agency as described in the Duties/Responsibilities section, or
    • College/higher education (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) preferably with a criminal justice or closely related focus, or
    • Combination of both education and experience

    Verification of citizenship, diploma, and/or college credits may be required prior to interview.

    SALARY

    Annual salary range $60,027 - $78,033, dependent on experience; plus 17% as a monthly benefit allowance. The benefit allowance may be taken as cash in lieu of benefits. Reimbursement will be provided for any work-related travel.

    Employment will be at will and based on the availability of funding. This salary represents a ten-step salary range based on time in class, based on available funding. This position is paid semi-monthly on the 5th and 20th of each month.

    Job Annoucement Criminal Intelligence Analyst I 2-2024-1.pdf

    Apply Here

  • 21 Dec 2023 3:58 PM | Kelley Booth (Administrator)

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Salary

    $24.24 - $29.06 Hourly

    Location 

    Redondo Beach Police Department, CA

    Job Type

    Part-Time

    Department

    Police Department

    Opening Date

    12/21/2023

    Closing Date

    Continuous

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

    Bargaining Unit

    Part-Time/Seasonal

    DEFINITION

    The City of Redondo Beach is looking for a part-time Administrative Coordinator to join the Crime Analysis Unit in our Police Department!

    Under the direction of the Department Director or designee, performs a variety of administrative support duties including complex clerical tasks of a specialized nature that require thorough knowledge of department procedures; performs work under general instructions, but within established policies and procedures to achieve results in support of the City' s mission, goals, policies, and objectives; and performs other related duties as required.

    This is an at-will part-time position which is not eligible for City benefits. This post is continuous and may close without notice. Prompt application is encouraged. Only those applicants in which the department is interested will receive further follow-up after application submission.  

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

    This position is accountable as a team member to perform operational and support duties and services including but not limited to: 

    • Prioritizes work and performs multiple tasks simultaneously with numerous interruptions;
    • Receives incoming customer telephone calls, determines their nature and urgency, coordinates an appropriate response or refers them to other persons in the Department and the City
    • Works with customers at a service desk
    • Proofreads and accurately inputs numerical and text data into databases
    • Performs tasks and assignments with accuracy, neatness and attention to detail.
    • Responds to inquiries and requests for information
    • Scans and profiles documents into the document imaging system
    • Reviews, routes and distributes documents to appropriate destinations
    • Operates computers, photocopiers, printers, scanners, telephones, FAX machines, cameras and other office equipment and performs minor maintenance and repair
    • Performs a variety of general clerical duties including distributing departmental mail and correspondence
    • Compiles and analyzes statistical data
    • Maintains logs
    • Recommends and implements policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement in the area of assignment
    • Provides sound decision-making skills and critical thinking to provide professional recommendations, decisions and completed staff work
    • Performs duties in accordance with City policies and procedures
    • Delivers outstanding internal and external customer service
    • Communicates effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees
    • Solves problems and supports the City's mission, policies, goals, and objectives
    • Exercises initiative, courtesy and independent judgment
    • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the Department and City staff, other agencies and the public
    • Works cooperatively with personnel, co-workers and the management team
    • Takes initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct
    • Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, and professional attitude and demeanor
    • Works irregular hours including days, evenings, nights and overtime including weekends and holidays; must be available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time during off-duty hours for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required
    • Supports the City's mission, goals, policies and objectives
    • Supports the City's corporate values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal responsibility
    • Performs other related duties as assigned
    The following duties, responsibilities, and expectations are assignment-specific, and may include but not be limited to those listed above in addition to those noted below:

    When assigned to the Police Department:
    • Conducts research and strategic and tactical crime analysis to identify crime patterns and trends, analyzes tactical crime data, criminal intelligence data; develops victim and suspect profiles (e.g. physical or vehicle description profiles); forecasts future criminal activity.
    • Conducts crime trend/pattern analysis activities using qualitative, temporal, and geographic measures and statistical methods. Prepares detailed crime analysis bulletins.
    • Working closely with investigators on crime trends, including making recommendations regarding the allocation of resources, developing investigative leads, and case clearances.
    • Performs other related duties as required. 

    Apply Here

  • 12 Dec 2023 9:32 AM | Kelley Booth (Administrator)

    Closing Date: Open Until Filled

    POSITION TITLE: SENIOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

    SALARY: $6,840.00 - $9,471.00 Monthly

    $82,080.00 - $113,652.00 Yearly

    WORK LOCATION: Norwalk, with occasional travel to Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Downtown Los Angeles)

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Reporting to the Public Safety Director or designee, with the Office of Public Safety, the Senior Intelligence Analyst is responsible for developing a subject matter expertise on assigned public safety and security topics by for researching, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data related to threat assessment and management. Intelligence Analysts perform complex research assignments by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data for tactical and strategic threat assessment and management investigations. Incumbents collect data, establish facts, draw accurate conclusions, prepare concise and accurate reports, and provide proficient and authoritative intelligence analysis to support senior level decision-makers and other public safety customers in achieving their objectives of protection of the judiciary.

    For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    To qualify, you must meet the following minimum requirements at the time of filing:

    Education:

    A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, National Security Studies, Social/Behavioral Science, or a related field.

    - AND -

    Experience:

    Three (3) years of related experience conducting intelligence analysis in a federal agency, including:

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Operations Center (NOC), or Department of Justice (DOJ) - OR-

    A state or local law enforcement intelligence unit - OR -

    The United States military, with experience in counterterrorism and intelligence, including international terrorism, domestic terrorism, transportation security, weapons of mass destruction, cyber threats, agro-terrorism, public health, anti-terrorism or force protection, crucial infrastructure protection, policy development, and acting as a public safety liaison.

    Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

    Job Bulletin - LASC Senior Intelligence Analyst.pdf

    LASC Class Specification_Senior Intelligence Analyst.pdf

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  • 3 Nov 2023 3:03 PM | Kelley Booth (Administrator)

    Redondo Beach PD Cold Case Unit is looking for a part-time volunteer (retired) analyst to work with the 2 investigators in solving cold cases. The ideal addition to the team would be able to work independently, under general direction; be familiar with LE systems such as ViCAP, Cal Photo, Coplink, and other databases; have investigative experience in homicide, assault and missing persons cases. The cold case unit is comprised of two retired RBPD investigators who understand the value of having an analyst on the team.
    For more information, contact Captain John Skipper (Ret) at john.skipper@redondo.org

  • 4 Oct 2023 1:05 PM | Abbigael Steinmetz (Howard) (Administrator)

    Closing Date: Continuous

    OPENING DATE: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants to meet business needs.

    Examples Of Duties

    Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

    • Collects, compiles, computes, analyzes, and summarizes crimes, persons, and demographic and related data from a wide variety of sources including but not limited to crime, census, economic, and demographic reports;
    • Identifies crime patterns from analysis of data and makes oral and written presentations to police personnel to assist in the effective allocation and deployment of law enforcement resources in the control of crime activities;  
    • Prepares reports to assist in criminal investigations and/or to make intelligence assessments;
    • Prepares graphic displays including charts, maps, calendars, and related materials to effectively present statistical data; attends meetings and briefings; presents analytical findings;
    • Acts as liaison with law enforcement, government agencies, and community groups to obtain and/or provide crime-related data;
    • Conducts research and analysis related to suspects, incidents, locations, trends, and series; 
    • May testify in court and travel to crime scenes; 
    • Learns to use (Analyst I) or uses (Analyst II) quantitative and qualitative methodology such as link analysis, event flow analysis, and activity charting to analyze data;
    • (Analyst II) May develop crime/suspect and suspect/crime correlations and target profile analysis;
    • Performs other related duties as required.
    Typical Qualifications

    These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

    EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

    To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of qualifying education, training, and experience are:

    Crime Analyst I:

    • Possession of a California Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification or its equivalent, OR
    • Completion of eighteen (18) semester units or twenty-eight (28) quarter units in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Geographic Information Sciences, Information Systems, Statistics, or Research Methodology or a closely related field AND six (6) months' experience performing research and statistical analysis for a law enforcement agency, OR
    • One (1) year experience performing research and statistical analysis for a law enforcement agency.

    Crime Analyst II:

    • Possession of a California Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification or its equivalent AND one (1) year experience performing research and statistical analysis for a law enforcement agency, OR
    • Completion of eighteen (18) semester units or twenty-eight (28) quarter units in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Geographic Information Sciences, Information Systems, Statistics, or Research Methodology or a closely related field AND one (1) year experience performing research and statistical analysis for a law enforcement agency, OR
    • Two (2) years' experience performing research and statistical analysis for a law enforcement agency, OR
    • One (1) year experience as a Crime Analyst I with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.  

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  • 29 Aug 2023 2:47 PM | Kelley Booth (Administrator)

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Salary

    $78,715.52 - $95,679.58 Annually

    Location 

    Colton, CA

    Job Type

    Full-time

    Job Number

    23/24-00017

    Department

    Police Department

    Opening Date

    08/22/2023

    Closing Date

    Continuous

    The City of Colton is searching for a highly motivated, reliable, and skilled individual to join the Colton Police Department for the newly created position of Crime Analyst! This position will play a vital role in successfully providing analytical assistance to the department relating to crime trends and "hot spots".  The position will be open until filled so apply ASAP.

    DESCRIPTION:
    Under general supervision, is assigned to perform analytical support, research and data collection in support of community policing and crime prevention; perform crime analysis of data collected; directs the collection and analysis of crime data, provides technical support for the operation of various computer systems, including software programs specific to the police department; and perform other related duties as assigned.
     
    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
    The Crime Analyst is a journey level, non-sworn position class responsible for crime prevention, maintaining up-to-date statistics related to crime trends, “hot spots” for the overall effort to improve processes in preventing and reducing crime, and assisting with investigations. 
     

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

    May occasionally exercise indirect supervision over lower level staff.

    Essential Functions

    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. 

    • Research, gather, and analyze complex data from police arrests, crime reports and statistics to identify crime trends/patterns and “hot spots”.
    • Direct the collection and analysis of crime data. 
    • Design and format department databases for maintaining and tracking statistical information to identify crime patterns. Extract and present information as requested. Recommend systems or software to improve department processes to police management. 
    • Research, create and approve all confidential law enforcement bulletins, such as “WANTED” flyers, Missing Persons, and crime watch alerts.
    • Prepare reports, charts, maps, posters and other visual presentations in support of management staff. 
    • Communicate with outside law enforcement agencies and collaborate with other crime analysts on mutual cases. Develop and maintain positive liaison with other criminal justice personnel and others in the course of work.
    • Collect, analyze and report on data from new and cold cases. 
    • Develop crime prevention concepts based on statistic data. Assist in the development of tactics, strategies and planning in response to crime trends. 
    • Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information, data and items of evidence. 
    • May be required to testify in court, and/or court appearances.
    • Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
    • Perform non-emergency law enforcement duties as assigned.
    Qualifications

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:
     
    Education:          A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in criminal justice, police sciences or a related field is required.                         

    AND

    Experience:        Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing research, statistical, or crime analysis in a law enforcement agency.
     
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
    • Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.
    • Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analysis certificate (CCIA) from the California Department of Justice within 18 months of appointment.  
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
    The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Microsoft Office Applications including Social Media.  in addition to experience with audio-visual equipment used in presentations the ideal candidate will also possess strong written and oral communication skills, and innovative ideas.

    Additional Information

    Knowledge of:
    Principles and practices of public law enforcement, including applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Principles of data collection, record keeping, analysis and research techniques and methods. Principles of mathematics and statistics. Reporting and writing for presentations and informational purposes. Criminal justice system functions and processes, including GIS mapping. Proper use of crime related terminology and crime prevention concepts. Modern office practices, methods and equipment. Proper use of the English language, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. 

    Ability to:
    Independently analyze complex data, situations and research materials; formulate options and develop appropriate response. Effectively examine information presented. Read, understand and interpret crime data, patterns and trends. Prepare and interpret tables, charts, graphs and reports. Present clear and concise oral or written statistical reports for various groups and individuals. Maintain security and confidentiality of all privileged information and items of evidence. Analyze and plan for future software/hardware needs or requirements. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external staff. 

    Skill To:
    Operate a motor vehicle on City streets. Operate computer and applicable software.

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