Investigative Crime Analyst

Salary: $80,558.40 - $101,608.00 Annually
Location : 1111 SW 2nd Ave, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00370
Bureau: Portland Police Bureau
Opening Date: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Portland is seeking multiple Investigative Crime Analysts to join the Portland Police Bureau!
About the Position:
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Typical schedule for this position Tues - Friday 07:00 - 5:005/8, 5/9 and 4/10 schedules availableWork Location: 1111 SW 2nd Ave, Portland OR 97204. Hybrid work is available. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this positionLanguage Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for for qualifying employees.Union Representation:This classification is not represented.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Update application materials if needed.
Position Summary
These positions will be responsible for providing analytical support for criminal investigations and compiling, maintaining, analyzing, and integrating crime and other related data and information for the Detective Division. The analyst will be asked to provide analysis to support investigators with cases and strategic crime reduction efforts which may include call data record analysis, network analysis, link analysis, and temporal analysis. The analyst may also be required to testify to any analysis work done in assistance of Detective Division on a case.
What you'll get to do:

• Provide analytical support for investigations of criminal activity including link charting, flow charting, event charting, phone toll analysis, or other forms of investigative analysis.
• Develop, use, and maintain datasets in support of crime analysis and reporting; audit and maintain quality control of crime analysis data through accurate data documentation.
• Evaluate, organize, and analyze data and information in ongoing criminal investigations to aid investigators by utilizing specialized computer hardware and software.
• Prepares analytical reports and recommend investigative direction. Prepare requisite crime analysis reports as requested including link analysis charts, network analysis charts, timelines, call data record maps, and crime bulletins.
• Present report, results, and recommendations to investigators, command staff, partner agencies, trial, and/or advisory community groups.
• Assists in the identification of suspects and case clearance by identifying, studying, and analyzing various patterns of criminal activity.

As a person you are:

• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing.
• Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Detail Oriented: You have a strong attention to detail and can ensure productivity and accuracy.
• Passionate: You have a passion for analysis and are excited to bring your knowledge and skillset to public safety

Questions?
Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience working with crime analysis data sources including law enforcement specific databases and open-source data.
2. Experience with Call Data Records analysis (toll analysis).
3. Experience with link and network analysis.
4. Experience utilizing investigative & intelligence techniques to identify investigative leads, suspects, crime patterns, and modus operandi.
5. Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines while exercising discretion in confidential and sensitive matters.
6. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Applicant must also:

• Pass an in-depth background investigation.

The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 18, 2024 - March 25, 2024
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of March 25, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 1 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): April 2024

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. (Include if requires an in-depth background investigation.)

STEP 6: Background Investigation: TBD
Background Investigations for this position typically take 2-3 months to complete so you will want to plan accordingly.
The information that will be required when you complete the Personal History Statement includes:

• Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
• Residential Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
• Financial Information
• References (8 without using the same people as coworker or supervisor references)
• Family Member Information
• Driving History
• Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
• Criminal History.

STEP 7: Start Date: TBD
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• Click here for additional information regarding the following:
  • City of Portland Core Values
  • Recruitment Process - Work Status
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Veteran Preference
  • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offersHow to Apply Classes once per monthIf you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• Yes
• No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate:(Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
• You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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Do you have experience working with crime analysis data sources including law enforcement specific databases and open-source data?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience working with crime analysis data sources including law enforcement specific databases and open-source data.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

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Do you have experience with Call Data Records analysis (toll analysis)?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with Call Data Records analysis (toll analysis).
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

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Do you have experience with link and network analysis?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with link and network analysis.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how y...