Crime Analyst Supervisor - Police

About the role

The City of Aurora is seeking a Crime Analyst Supervisor to oversee a team of crime analysts who conduct various types of analysis on law enforcement data. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in criminal justice planning or law enforcement as a research specialist, preferably with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train crime analysts
• Plan, prioritize, and review unit activities
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback
• Develop or modify work plans, methods, and procedures
• Assist analysts in achieving performance standards and identifying areas for improvement
• Build relationships with managers, stakeholders, and partnering agencies
• Provide work instruction and assist employees with difficult assignments
• Recommend changes to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow
• Conduct specialized analytical work and participate in crime analysis software/database selection
• Manage and conduct quality assurance on internal and external relational databases
• Respond to ad hoc requests for crime information

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field with coursework in research, statistics, and crime analysis
• At least 5 years of experience in criminal justice planning or law enforcement as a research specialist
• At least 2 years' experience supervising or leading other employees in a judicial or law enforcement environment

Skills

• Knowledge of crime analysis and criminal justice functions
• Use of personal computers and database, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs
• Interpersonal skills for speaking and interacting with fellow employees and citizens
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to direct and effectively supervise employees
• Ability to be a subject matter expert on crime analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• NCIC/CCIC certification preferred

Working Conditions

• Sedentary physical work
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Vision to analyze data and read/write reports/documents
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
• Speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Works in a clean, comfortable environment
• Equipment use: personal computer and office other equipment

Physical Demands

• Sedentary physical work
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Vision to analyze data and read/write reports/documents
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
• Speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment

• Clean, comfortable environment

Essential Personnel

In the event of a local emergency or disaster, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Drug Testing, Background Check, and Employment References

All applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug screening, and employment references.