This position is responsible for providing tactical, strategic, and administrative analysis using crime data and other information gathered from multiple sources to assist with the planning and deployment of police resources. Work also consists of conducting analysis for the purpose of identifying, interpreting, and forecasting criminal activity, patterns, trends, and other duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, annual, or on-request analysis reports
• Prepares and disseminates actionable intelligence reports and crime bulletins in a timely manner.
• Conducts comprehensive analysis of data and information and creates a variety of reporting products that can be used by department personnel for multiple purposes.
• Interprets information, collects, and categorizes data that describes frequency of crimes as well as a variety of factors and descriptors related to crime patterns.
• Maintains criminal intelligence databases in accordance with established guidelines.
• Frequently interacts with department personnel, the public, vendors, and other outside representatives to exchange detailed and/or technical information.
• Conducts open-source research and data analysis of social media for potential criminal activity and/or threats to the community.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains positive working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Helps ensure that collected data is accurate and reported correctly.
• Makes recommendations about how crime and intelligence analysis may be used to combat crime and address other public safety concerns.
• Prepares for and actively participates in briefings and meetings.
• Responds to requests from command and supervisory personnel for analysis information, which may require attendance at various meetings or briefings.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
• Participates in the investigative process through analytical examination of data and intelligence, preparing demonstrative evidence products for court as needed, and identifying case linkages in support of successful prosecution.
• Performs tactical and strategic analysis of the city’s crime data and criminal intelligence for the purpose of aiding in the development of strategies for crime suppression or offender apprehension.
• Provides administrative analysis that can be used for planning or decision-making tasks related to department operations such as resource allocation, patrol area reconfiguration, and other analysis as requested.
• Conducts presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Provides crime and intelligence analysis in support of the department’s Intelligence Led Policing process.
• Utilizes computer equipment and software programs to enter, analyze, compile, research, retrieve, and query information from databases and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required by the position

• Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research and data comparisons using multiple collection methods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of departmental information.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, and prioritize data for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.
• Ability to conduct quantitative analysis of data for the purpose of crime pattern detection, suspect crime correlations, profiles, and crime forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail and research skills.
• Knowledge of computer data systems, statistical analysis, and mapping programs.
• Ability to perform data collection and analysis using various methods such as random sampling, correlation, regression, and probability.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Skill in computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
• Knowledge of principles of statistics and quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, demographic and social variables affecting public safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sit or stand for prolonged periods; correctable visual acuity to read a computer screen and a typeset page; fine finger dexterity to manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; speak audibly and clearly; hear in-person, radio, and telephone conversations; occasionally transport objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment with extensive time spent at a computer workstation. Great mental effort is required daily; moderate mental pressure and fatigue exist during a normal workday due to constant exposure to deadlines; Environment includes a normal range of noise and other distractions with low everyday risks working around standard office equipment. Occasional visits to other department work sites may be required. Some travel to professional meetings is expected.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes major course-work in statistics, crime or intelligence analysis, criminology, research methodology, computer science, or closely related field along with two (2) to four (4) years of work experience within these fields; Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for the job may be considered in lieu of educational requirement; valid Georgia Driver’s License; successfully pass pre-employment medical and drug screen; satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR); and acceptable background investigation.