Crime Analyst I - Crime Analysis & Intelligence Division (CAID)

About the role

Crime analysts support the entire HCSO command, providing daily support with a priority for public safety, resource management, and crime reduction. This role relies on data collection, extraction, and evaluation to inform performance measures, resource utilization, and crime-reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other analysts and/or personnel to perform routine data collection, evaluation, and analysis tasks on multiple crime types.
• Contribute to the development of crime bulletins, jail-related statistics, use-of-force and prolific offender reporting.
• Collect and route crime bulletins from surrounding law enforcement agencies; highlight relevant information or provide commentary as to the nexus to the county and assess offenders' risk level as it pertains to officer safety.
• Contribute to the development of crime trend and information bulletins to support patrol, investigations, and the criminal justice command.
• Compile data; develop oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner to support briefings for crime series, patterns, and trends.
• Develop an understanding of the application of crime reduction strategies to support law enforcement and criminal justice commands.
• Perform searches in multiple datasets to evaluate information for patterns, suspect identification, or other operational priorities.
• Notify personnel on methods and/or strategies regarding offender, victim, and MO pattern research.
• Review evidence and/or information provided for active cases to determine similar crime occurrences and/or pattern information.
• Develop and maintain information-sharing practices with regional law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice stakeholders.
• Conduct background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through direct computer access or personal contact with systems and organizations.
• Research, compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data from department and outside agency reports and threat referrals to make appropriate and timely notifications.
• Comply with agency policy on responding to inquiries from external agencies, businesses, community groups, and websites regarding crime activity, trends, and patterns.
• Assist other analysts with tasks and research projects related to crime identification, prevention, and reduction strategies.

Requirements

One of the following pathways must be met:

• Bachelor's degree or 60 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Data Analytics, Statistics, GIS/Geography, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field; with at least one (1) year of directly related experience performing data management, analysis, research, or handling sensitive data.
• Four (4) years of work experience as an analyst in a law enforcement, criminal justice, military, government, public safety, or comparable environment.
• Four (4) years of directly related analytical experience in a law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, emergency communications, military intelligence, government, public safety, or comparable environment.

For the purposes of meeting the minimum qualifications, "directly related analytical experience" means experience collecting, extracting, validating, organizing, researching, analyzing, mapping, reporting, or presenting data or information to support operational, investigative, intelligence, compliance, or resource-allocation decisions.

Skills

Basic crime analysis techniques and strategies supporting intelligence-led policing, including descriptive statistics (e.g., counts, percentages, averages).

• Computer-based operating systems and database management, including data collection and extraction practices; preferred experience with police reporting systems.
• Appropriate techniques used in data collection, cleaning, reporting, and analysis.
• Criminal theory and practice, investigative techniques, and law enforcement organizational structure.
• Research methods and processes, including source verification, validation, and organization of facts and data points.
• Fundamentals of criminology and criminal justice practices in correctional management, policing, and crime management.

Skilled in:

• Researching, gathering, organizing, and analyzing data to draw factual conclusions.
• Identifying problems, analyzing alternatives, and making viable recommendations.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Using computers and data sources to create, maintain, and access database files.
• Developing necessary data collection and recording systems.

Ability to:

• Develop working knowledge of crime analysis methods, techniques, and data sources.
• Gather and organize data for analysis.
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports and recommendations, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional working relationships.
• Make reasonable and logical judgments based on research and validation methods.
• Interpret information from multiple data sources, including hardcopy and automated sources.
• Undertake and complete multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Manage time effectively among tasks and priorities.
• Effectively utilize the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of professional work experience as an analyst or in a law enforcement-related analytical role.
• Experience with RMS, CAD, or public safety databases.
• GIS/mapping tools, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL experience.
• IACA training or crime analysis coursework.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates primarily in a professional office setting. Standard use of computers, phones, printers, and technical equipment. Overtime as required. This role is primarily sedentary. The ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is required for files and documents.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

Position Type: Civil Service Classified – Full-time

Work Schedule: Workdays will include all days of the workweek, with shift work based on the needs of the department. Days off and duty may vary based on the business needs of the department.