Law And Justice Research Analyst - District Attorney's Office (County Promotional)

Salary : $66,768.00 - $91,748.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-19534-01
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position OR a former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months.Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
SALARY INCREASES
2% Effective February 2024
3% Effective February 2025
(Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or
statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)
STEP ADVANCEMENTS
Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5%
San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced Law and JusticeResearch Analystto coordinate and perform critical data analysis to inform decision-making that will help improve criminal justice programs within the department and guide the development, integration and implementation of long and short-range plans to support operations. Additionally, this position will plan and conduct surveys and analytical studies of administrative and operational activities; develop recommendations for appropriate actions based on analysis of gathered data; and present reports of findings.
Essential duties will include:

• Preparing statistical reports bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually and/or as requested for dissemination internally and externally (e.g., state reporting to DOJ, Behavioral Health, etc.).
• Analyzing and interpreting data, coordinating programs based on research and recommending a course of action for technical and grant opportunities.
• Preparing oral and written presentations and documents of study results and recommendations to assist management in making informed administrative and operational decisions.
• Developing informational bulletins to report monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics.

For more detailed information, refer to the Law and Justice Research Analyst job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Background: Prior to appointment, candidates will be fingerprinted and must successfully pass a full background investigation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Option 1
Experience: One year of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
Education: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.*
Option 2
Experience: Two years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
Education: Associate's degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.*
Option 3
Experience: Three years of experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: organizational operations and programs, data/statistical analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, fiscal analysis, contracts/grants administration or management.
Education: Thirty semester (45 quarter) units in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study. (Copies of transcripts or list of completed college coursework is required.)*
Substitution: An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education under Option 3 only.
*Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
The Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience conducting and interpreting the results of multivariate analysis using statistical methods.
• Experience developing and presenting ideas and deliverables to internal teams and leadership.
• Strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Experience utilizing applications such as Microsoft Suite, Excel, JIMS, Visio Diagramming Software, Tiburon or equivalent Computer Aided Dispatch Software.
• Experience in grants administration.

Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your final score and placement on the eligible list.
Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions, and the percentage of time performing them.
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.

• I have read and understand the instructions above.

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EMPLOYMENT: Are you a current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employee who holds a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position OR a former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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Education: Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education.

• Master's degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.
• Associate degree in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.
• Associate, Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in other field not listed above
• 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study.
• None of the above

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Coursework: If you have not completed a qualifying degree, a list of completed college coursework is required. Please list your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in criminal justice, political science, behavioral/social science, data analytics, accounting/finance, public/business administration or other relevant field of study. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Psychology, Psych 100 100, 4 qtr units You may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a qualifying degree do not need to provide list of coursework. Degrees should be indicated in the Education Section of the application. If no coursework, indicate "N/A" below.
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Data/Statistical Analysis and Reporting: Describe your experience researching, collecting, and analyzing data. Include your experience identifying and reporting on patterns and trends; administering databases and tracking systems; and how this information was utilized/reported. Examples should indicate how your work with data analytics facilitated decision-making. NOTE: If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."
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Other Relevant Analytical Experience: Indicate below the areas in which you possess experience that includes performing analytical duties as a primary job function for the purpose of making recommendations to management. (Check only those of which you have experience performing analysis duties.)

• Organizational Operations and Programs
• Fiscal Analysis
• Contracts/Grants Administration and Management
• None of the above

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For the areas selected above, clearly describe your work experience performing analysis duties as a primary job function. Include subject of analysis, experience reporting and making recommendations and organizational impact. Analysis duties and responsibilities must be clearly described and demonstrated. NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information: a) Name of Employer b) Position/Title held c) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) (when you performed these duties)
If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."
NOTE: You must provide detailed responses to each of the areas selected above in order to be evaluated.
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Software/Applications: Indicate where you have experience utilizing the following software/applications:

• Jail Information Management System (JIMS)
• Visio Diagramming Software
• Tiburon
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Excel
• Other
• None of the above

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