Crime Analyst Senior - Pinal County Sheriff's Office

Overall Job Objective

Description

JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex crime analysis to provide timely and pertinent information regarding crime patterns, crime trends and crime correlations. Collects, analyzes, presents and disseminates information regarding actual and anticipated criminal activity. This classification is distinguished from the Crime Analyst by performing the most complex, sensitive and demanding assignments. This position leads and trains lower level staff.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries will require an internal equity review and those that are above the first quartile will require additional approval.

Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs difficult statistical and analytical research involving the use of computer applications, random statistical samplings, correlation and regression analysis, and probability studies.
• Gathers and analyzes crime data for crime pattern-detection, suspect-crime correlation, target-suspect profiles, and crime forecasting.
• Researches investigative leads for criminal investigations; researches and establishes links between people for detectives to assist in their investigations.
• Prepares reports on crime data and trends for monthly COMPSTAT meetings with Command Staff.
• Uses computer software to illustrate crime patterns/trends and statistical findings.
• Collects, collates, and disseminates statistical information regarding the number of officer's, departmental reports, arrests, citations, and calls for service. Analyzes workload and statistical data to provide management with specific information and recommendations to assist in department planning.
• Identifies and monitors crime trends working with crime prevention and special enforcement units to reduce crime.
• Utilizes mapping systems to track and analyze suspect and criminal activity; manipulates spatial data and creates crime maps that provide officers with visual representations of criminal activity.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Conducts audit to ensure departmental compliance with the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) federal standards.
• Networks and coordinates information with outside agencies regarding crimes trends and series.
• Central dissemination unit for crime and information bulletins to department employees and other agencies.
• Performs extensive research using secure local and national databases.
• Compiles statistical information for citizens, media and businesses.
• Modifies and writes computer queries.
• Uses considerable initiative and independent judgment in the performance of highly detailed analytics.
• Assesses data from a variety of law enforcement and other sources and prepares reports to assist in criminal investigations or to make intelligence assessments.
• Views, evaluates, and draws conclusions regarding crime patterns using crime analysis techniques, statistical analysis, and time series analysis.
• Serves as the senior analyst providing leadership and guidance supporting requests for information from departmental leadership and external Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Gathers information from various internal and external sources while utilizing crime and intelligence analysis techniques to identify prolific offenders throughout Pinal County.
• Compiles critical strategic reports using multiple sources outlining criminal threats and provides data interpretation to leadership and staff.
• May lead and train staff.
• May be required to testify in court.
• Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in analyzing crime data, statistical analysis, intelligence and/or data research/analysis.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State or Nationally recognized certification in Intelligence or Analysis
• Experience with digital forensics, call detail records, and social media.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Sheriffs 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.