Criminal Intelligence Analyst I

Position Information

This position is located in the Cobb County Police Department. The purpose of this classification is to provide complex administrative and investigative support in the daily operation of an assigned unit.

Essential Functions

Collects crime reports data, arrest data, field interview card data, intelligence reports, and other crime related data to forecast crime patterns: conducts routine analysis of crime patterns, series, and trends using chronological and geographic measures and statistical methods.
Collects, collates, analyzes, and presents detailed crime statistical reports: generates reports of crime trends and patterns; creates and distributes reports as requested; creates and makes presentations to County management and administrators, elected officials, citizen groups, and others.
Inputs, accesses, and queries data in various County, state and federal computer systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Police Record Systems, Georgia and National Crime Information Center databases, and other systems: conducts routine analysis of data sets and databases; performs mapping functions and produces computer generated maps displaying crime activity geographically and temporally; updates and maintains GIS data pertaining to crime analysis; performs routine conversions of data sets from other formats; and queries databases for various analytical information.
Provides crime analysis data, and acts as liaison, to department personnel and other agencies: provides current and useful information to aid in meeting tactical crime control and prevention objectives; identifies and analyzes methods of operation of individual criminals; provides crime pattern recognition and analysis of data from field interrogations and arrests.
Researches, compiles, and reports information in support of traffic control and criminal investigations: compiles routine background and history information to assist investigators; and responds to ad hoc requests from command staff and other units of the department for meetings and briefings.
Creates and maintains computer databases, spreadsheets, word processing, maps and charts: digitizes hardcopy materials and information; analyzes computer outputs for completeness and accuracy; makes necessary corrections or updates; creates and produces various maps, charts, graphs, or other collateral materials; and provides digitized/hard-copy products to the public.
Trains departmental staff in the development and maintenance of analytical systems and data collection; identifies information gaps and future collection requirements; and makes appropriate recommendations to streamline data collection processes.
Attends training and studies current literature on research methodology, police issues, and current law enforcement technology, while making appropriate recommendations for improvements in crime analysis/intelligence analysis practices.
Assists in the design, testing and/or maintenance of operational databases, analytical software, hardware and peripheral equipment to enhance the quality of work product, improve productivity, and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Data Analysis, or related field preferred; supplemented by two or more years of progressively responsible and knowledgeable support work experience in a criminal justice or law enforcement agency that provides broad knowledge of criminal justice administration systems and computer software packages such as Microsoft Office; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications

• Current NCIC/GCIC certification preferred.
• Experience working with OSSI Records Management system or similar records management system.
• Experience in crime/data analysis.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; requires NCIC/GCIC within 6 months of assignment.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.