Address
Form of workAnnouncement Details
Exam Announcement Details
Exam Title
Criminal Investigative Research Lead Specialist
Exam Number
6C22-20240318-11-00
Salary
$58,316 - $74,980 per year.
Certification Rule
Rule of Five (5)
Competition
Department Only Promotional
Department
11 - Police Department
Announcement Date
03/18/2024
Close Date
03/29/2024
General Definition
This is advanced level Criminal Investigative Research support work leading the collection, entrance, retrieval, research, and dissemination of comprehensive crime information to provide investigative assistance to Philadelphia Police Department sworn personnel and any law enforcement personnel from other local, state or federal agencies. Employees in this class work on an assigned shift directing the activities of a team of lower level Criminal Investigative Research specialists. An employee in this class researches criminal data records and uses computerized databases to assist in criminal investigations. Work includes validating police reports and records for completeness and accuracy. A significant aspect of this work involves training lower level Criminal Investigative Research specialists and leading the activities in, auditing, validations, quality control, security, and police application help desk support.Employees in this class exercise considerable judgment to determine what information should be researched, reported, and disseminated to requestingparties.Work is performed under the supervision of a technical supervisor.
Union Code
J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187
FLSA Code
Exempt
Application Procedures
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Charlene B. Clark-Smith
City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
[t] 215-686-3159
[f] 215-686-2347
[e] Charlene.clark@phila.gov
NOTE: This analyst is intermittently working remotely. Please forward questions and documentation via email to avoid delays.
3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
Option 1:
EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Science and Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related area.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Four years of Criminal Investigative Research support experience in the Philadelphia Crime Information Center, including two years of experience at the full performance level.
OR
Option 2:
EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in a law enforcement emergency communications or operations center.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Four years of Criminal Investigative Research support experience in the Philadelphia Crime Information Center, including two years of experience at the full performance level.
Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Possession of certifications in the use of the Philadelphia Crime Information Center database, the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) database, and the National Crime Information Center database prior to and during tenure of employment in this class.
Other Requirements
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OPTION 1
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their Transcript.
It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by April 26th, 2024. It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, postal mail, or fax. Your options are further explained below:
Option 1 - Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application
You may upload the documentation into your account and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.
Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 - Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax
If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Paper transcript and other required materials should be sent to:
Email: Charlene.clark@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-0861 with ATTN: Charlene Clark-Smith
Mailing address:
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Charlene Clark-Smith
Equivalency Statement(s)
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience.
Application Details
Notes to Applicants
The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelationsThe City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.
Only an online application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.
For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on March 29, 2024.
Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.
If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.
Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.
Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found on various social media sites. We can be found asthe Philadelphia Office of Human Resources. The pages for each are linked below:
www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR
www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR
www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR
www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr
ELIGIBLE LIST
DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Police Department will be established as a result of the examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS - Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding April 26, 2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
Projected Exam Date
This computer-based written examination is scheduled for April 26, 2024. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
An Eligible List will be established the week of May 13, 2024. Please note that this date may change.
Test Review
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
Assigned to (view only)
Assigned to
Charlene Clark
Parts & Weights
Part
Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam
Weight
90%
Part
Seniority Rating
Weight
10%
Exam Announcement Details
Exam Title
Criminal Investigative Research Lead Specialist
Exam Number
6C22-20240318-11-00
Salary
$58,316 - $74,980 per year.
Certification Rule
Rule of Five (5)
Competition
Department Only Promotional
Department
11 - Police Department
Announcement Date
03/18/2024
Close Date
03/29/2024
General Definition
This is advanced level Criminal Investigative Research support work leading the collection, entrance, retrieval, research, and dissemination of comprehensive crime information to provide investigative assistance to Philadelphia Police Department sworn personnel and any law enforcement personnel from other local, state or federal agencies. Employees in this class work on an assigned shift directing the activities of a team of lower level Criminal Investigative Research specialists. An employee in this class researches criminal data records and uses computerized databases to assist in criminal investigations. Work includes validating police reports and records for completeness and accuracy. A significant aspect of this work involves training lower level Criminal Investigative Research specialists and leading the activities in, auditing, validations, quality control, security, and police application help desk support.Employees in this class exercise considerable judgment to determine what information should be researched, reported, and disseminated to requestingparties.Work is performed under the supervision of a technical supervisor.
Union Code
J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187
FLSA Code
Exempt
Application Procedures
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Charlene B. Clark-Smith
City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
[t] 215-686-3159
[f] 215-686-2347
[e] Charlene.clark@phila.gov
NOTE: This analyst is intermittently working remotely. Please forward questions and documentation via email to avoid delays.
3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
Option 1:
EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Science and Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related area.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Four years of Criminal Investigative Research support experience in the Philadelphia Crime Information Center, including two years of experience at the full performance level.
OR
Option 2:
EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in a law enforcement emergency communications or operations center.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Four years of Criminal Investigative Research support experience in the Philadelphia Crime Information Center, including two years of experience at the full performance level.
Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Possession of certifications in the use of the Philadelphia Crime Information Center database, the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) database, and the National Crime Information Center database prior to and during tenure of employment in this class.
Other Requirements
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OPTION 1
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their Transcript.
It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by April 26th, 2024. It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, postal mail, or fax. Your options are further explained below:
Option 1 - Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application
You may upload the documentation into your account and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.
Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 - Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax
If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Paper transcript and other required materials should be sent to:
Email: Charlene.clark@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-0861 with ATTN: Charlene Clark-Smith
Mailing address:
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Charlene Clark-Smith
Equivalency Statement(s)
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience.
Application Details
Notes to Applicants
The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelationsThe City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.
Only an online application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.
For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on March 29, 2024.
Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
- Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
- Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application
All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.
If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.
Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.
Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found on various social media sites. We can be found asthe Philadelphia Office of Human Resources. The pages for each are linked below:
www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR
www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR
www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR
www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr
ELIGIBLE LIST
DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Police Department will be established as a result of the examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS - Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding April 26, 2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
Projected Exam Date
This computer-based written examination is scheduled for April 26, 2024. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
An Eligible List will be established the week of May 13, 2024. Please note that this date may change.
Test Review
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
Assigned to (view only)
Assigned to
Charlene Clark
Parts & Weights
Part
Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam
Weight
90%
Part
Seniority Rating
Weight
10%
