Crime Analyst Jobs

Responsible for conducting complex research and analysis and provides timely and pertinent information relating to crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlation, target-suspect data, crime forecasting, and resource deployment. Support field service units in real time for officer safety and investigative support. Work involves identifying case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints or allegations of law violations. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

• Works cooperatively with other team members, receives and shares information.
• Uses computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, geographical information systems (GIS), word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze and present data.
• Monitors ShotSpotter and license plate reader notifications.
• Provides communication and acts as primary contract between Gaming Unit (MGM) and Springfield Police Department.
• Utilizes city, school, and private CCTV systems to monitor criminal, fire, and public safety activity in real time.
• Understands and implements assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives.
• Utilizes police radio system to communicate Officer Safety and urgent information to responding police units.
• Captures, enhances, and redacts video and images as needed to support Police investigative activity
• Monitors and searches social media.
• Assist in gathering of video and image evidence for use in all aspects of Law Enforcement activity.
• Manages daily use of License Plate reader to include Hot Sheets and wanted vehicles.
• Uses BriefCam and exacqVision video systems.
• Assists with training of police officers, police administrators, new employees and interns in the use of Crimeview Dashboard.
• Publishes Officer Safety Bolos to internal and external law enforcement agencies.
• Operates the Springfield Police Department Real-Time Crime Analysis Center.
• Prepares and presents complex and detailed statistical reports.
• Develops crime/suspect and suspect/crime correlation's and target profile analysis.
• Develops and presents projects to both internal and external groups.
• Works with IT staff and software vendors to identify and troubleshoot system and application problems.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodology.
• Assists in the development of new programs, procedures, methods and systems.
• Creates GIS maps displaying spatial data and performs spatial data analysis.

• Knowledge of closed circuit video systems and video enhancement software.
• Knowledge of web publishing software.
• Knowledge of terminology used in the description of criminal activity.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques used in criminal investigations.
• Ability to form and design reports, charts, graphs and tables.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and analysis; technical report writing; statistical analysis as applied to crime patterns; probability assessments and trend analysis.
• Ability to use closed circuit video systems and video enhancement software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain composure under high stress conditions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and participate in the work of the crime analysis unit; communicate statistical information concerning crime activities with citizens and local, state, and federal law enforcement staff; develop and implement new/changed programs, procedures, and technological resources; research, review, and analyze primary data on criminal activity; develop conclusions, project trends, and make recommendations.
• Ability to use web publishing software.
• Maintains knowledge of high risk Homeland Security Targets within the Springfield MA area.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other relevant field of study or four (4) years of any combination of education and experience.
• One year of previous crime analyst experience.