Under supervision, utilize research methodologies, statistical analyses, and GIS mapping strategies to perform data reviews and analysis of crime reports. Identify and interpret crime patterns and trends. Disseminate information and make recommendations related to potential crimes, possible suspects, locations of future crimes and forecasting of potential criminal events. Establish methods for other employees to readily obtain relevant crime information, reports, and maps to support decision-making. Assist operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities. Aiding the investigative process by providing information which helps increase the timely apprehension of offenders and clear cases.

• Identifies and reports spatial and temporal trends and patterns of criminal activity that directly affect manpower deployment.
• Perform data analysis and report crime statistics, patterns, and trends by extracting, interpreting data regarding criminal activity from internal and external reports and databases. Reviewing crimes with a particular emphasis on robbery, auto and business burglaries, sex crimes, theft and other major incidents.
• Utilize research methodologies, statistical analyses, and GIS mapping strategies to perform detailed data reviews and analysis of crime reports.
• Determines criminal association and patterns of criminal activity relating to specific offenders or groups of offenders. Conducts research on suspects or criminals; collects, compiles and analyzes intelligence data.
• Provides tactical analysis of crime data directed towards the short-term development of patrol and investigative priorities and the deployment of police resources, focusing on individual high-profile crimes, crime patterns and specific crime series.
• Works closely with detectives, outside agencies and specialized investigative units by researching and locating information for cases, including suspect identification, and compiling information on suspects and other case components.
• Analyze secondary sales data and information, including but not limited to pawn shop, precious metal sales, scrap metal receipts and activity for any significant patterns, which may be attributed to known offenders.
• Assists in maintaining internal databases of selected persons such as known burglars, narcotics users, gang members and other selected groups.
• Create spreadsheets, reports, databases, maps, and automated files for information management functions and distribution to all levels of the Department.
• Establish and maintain professional contacts; act as Crime Analysis liaison with other agencies, departments, and citizens; and work with other law enforcement agencies to compile and exchange information about similar crimes and mutual suspects.
• Prepare reports, crime bulletins, crime summaries and crime comparisons on a regular basis.
• Respond to requests for crime information from other law enforcement organizations and communicate courteously and effectively with all parties.
• Respond to requests for crime information from personnel for various purposes including special projects, presentations, or for distribution to media or community groups.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education

A bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS Technologies, Research Methodology, Statistics, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred. Every 2 years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required

Experience

2 years of experience in data analysis, trend analysis, research methods, statistics and interpreting data required. Interpreting data in a law enforcement environment preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of academically accepted methodologies for research and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of crime analysis.
• Knowledge of operations and activities of police departments and police procedures.
• Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Ability to:

• Ability to perform Internet and database searches.
• Ability to maintain accurate detailed records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use research methods, statistical analysis, GIS mapping, and computer tools and resources to produce comprehensive reports and other relevant products.
• Ability to establish a working knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding investigations and police operations.
• Ability to collect and analyze statistical criminal data.
• Ability to determine trends in criminal activities.
• Ability to determine appropriate visual presentations of statistics or facts.
• Ability to organize information into clear and concise reports.
• Ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
• Ability to understand detailed information.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Skills

• Skill in using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform.
• Skill in identifying and using potential sources of data; gathering, recording, organizing data, and determining appropriate visual presentations of statistics and factual data
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in recognizing trends, patterns, and offender associations relating to crime in reports.
• Skill using relational or analytic databases such as: Accurint, TLO, NDEX, LinX, and/or intelligence databases.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must obtain TCIC/NCIC certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain certification as a Crime and Intelligence Analyst within two years of employment.
• Certification in crime analysis from the International Association of Crime Analysist or similar organization preferred.