Crime Analyst

Description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Crime Analyst to research, analyze, and prepare crime data, statistics, and reports. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to locating, compiling, and analyzing information, statistics, and other crime data from computer databases to identify patterns of crime, assist with identifying or targeting suspects, and patrolling of problem areas. They successful applicant will collect and analyze statistical information using surveys and recognized quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and review, analyze, and disseminate crime reports. They will also create and maintain computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays using appropriate software. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice or related field; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of SQL and GIS preferred. The work schedule for this position is 2pm - 10pm.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

Researches, analyzes, and prepares crime data, statistics, and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESmay include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Locates, compiles, and analyzes information, statistics, and other crime and traffic data from computer databases to identify patterns of crime, assist with identifying or targeting suspects, and patrolling of problem areas.

Collects and analyzes statistical information using surveys and recognized quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.

Reviews, analyzes, and disseminates crime and traffic reports.

Prepares and disseminates reports on crime and traffic data and trends for use by department staff and other law enforcement agencies.

Creates and maintains computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays using appropriate software.

Prepares graphical reports and displays on crime and traffic data and information using computer applications, graphs, charts, diagrams, and maps.

Works with public information officer to develop information for the media as necessary.

Collects and compiles criminal intelligence information; and the entry of data, reports or records of criminal intelligence information.

Prepares reports for Freedom of Information Act requests.

Attends and presents oral and written briefings on the results of criminal incidents or intelligence analysis during staff briefings.

Prepares and conducts citizen and other surveys.

Prepares composites of suspects involved in criminal activity, as requested by investigators.

The work schedule for this position is 2pm - 10pm.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice or related field; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of SQL and GIS preferred.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret, journals, reports, and documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.