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JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision and in accordance with the standards of the crime analysis profession, analyze crime, call-for-service, crash, and other law enforcement datasets for tactical, strategic, investigative, and administrative purposes. Identify and analyze patterns and trends, generate periodic statistical reports, prepare forecasts, and issue reports valuable to all levels of the agency. Manage data and prepare analysis for the COMPSTAT (COMPlaint STATistics) process. Perform related duties and tasks as assigned by the Chief or Sheriff.
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The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Interpret and summarize crime reports and statistics on criminal activity in order to identify existing patterns and trends.
- Prepare and present complex and detailed statistical reports to Command Staff and other relevant stakeholders.
- Develop hypothetical links between criminals, organized crime groups, and their impact on Pinal County.
- Provide analytical case support to detectives, deputies and specialty units to support their criminal investigations.
- Establish, interact and maintain working relationships with other law enforcement agencies to aid in information sharing between jurisdictions.
- Attend local, regional and state-wide intelligence and information sharing meetings as needed for crime investigation and prevention.
- Communicate and respond to requests for various information and statistical reports to command staff and public on crime activity by providing findings and recommendations.
- Use computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze, and present data.
- Prepare periodic comparison reports for crime and accident analytics.
- Review and ensure completeness and accuracy of analytical products produced.
- Locate and export data to produce analytical or intelligence products from relational databases.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information; performs related duties as required or assigned.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a related field
- one (1) year of experience in analyzing crime data, statistical analysis and/or data research/analysis
- Must pass a thorough background investigation
- For ACJIS users - must pass a thorough background investigation and background re-investigation every 5 years.
- A valid driver's license with an Arizona State Driver's License within 30 days of hire
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements
- IACA Certified Law Enforcement Analyst or similar Law Enforcement certifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies and procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Knowledge of routine research methods and procedures used in statistical analysis
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of police administration, crime reporting methods and procedures, and of police reporting methods.
- Knowledge of Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) codes and Arizona Revised Statutes crime reporting codes.
- Skill in personal computers, relational database environment, and related software.
- Skill in effective communication, both orally and written.
- Ability to apply mathematical skills in report preparation and routine analysis.
- Ability to read and critique crime reports and assign crimes to appropriate UCR crime categories.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Public Safety agencies, community organizations, employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and demonstrate proficiency to prepare documents, spreadsheets, databases, email and timesheets.
- Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays occasionally as needed in the event of time-sensitive investigations or public safety emergencies.
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.