Investigative Crime Analyst *Extended*

The Position

• 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.

• 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

To Qualify

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

• Pass an in-depth background investigation.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between March 18, 2024 – April 1, 2024 - Updated
Required Application Materials:

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

• 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.

• 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 Oregon State Pay Equity Law 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.

• 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 Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

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

• 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.

• 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.)

• 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.

• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

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  • Veteran Preference
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