Data Analysis Coordinator

About the role

Data Analysis Coordinator ensures the collection and tracking of all confidential documents related to the use of force or allegations of misconduct, oversees the creation and maintenance of an accurate electronic system to track force-related data, develops protocols for data analysis, identifies trends to enable corrective action, reports analyses to leadership, issues reports, assesses forms and data collection annually, trains division members in required software, and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensures collection and tracking of confidential documents related to use of force or misconduct allegations, including use of force investigative packets and reviews by the Force Review Board and Force Investigation Team.
• Oversees creation and maintenance of an accurate electronic system to track data from force-related documents, vehicle stops, investigatory stops, searches, and other requested information.
• Develops a protocol to accurately analyze the collected data.
• Identifies trends or practices through data analysis and research that enable the Division of Police to take corrective action.
• Reports data analyses to the Chief of Police, Police Inspector General, Police Commission, and other units as requested.
• Issues reports as required to the Division and public.
• Assesses forms and the data collection system on an annual basis to improve accuracy.
• Trains other members of the Division of Police in required software programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
• Works with others to define and develop reporting deliverables.
• Queries databases to extract information needed to develop reports.
• Compiles data and other information from multiple data sources.
• Develops, modifies, and maintains custom reports.
• Interprets, analyzes, and provides recommendations regarding data accuracy.
• Continuously assesses and improves data collection and reporting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Statistics, or a Research-related field from an accredited four-year college or university required; a Master’s is preferred. Three years of full-time professional experience in data collection and analysis required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Record Management Software, IA Pro Software, or similar software programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Power Point).
• Proficiency in research-related software such as SPSS or SAS or related statistical software.
• Ability to withstand an extensive background investigation.
• Highly organized with strong data management skills.
• Strong knowledge of data programming and mapping (e.g., SQL, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Technical expertise regarding data migration from disparate systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually.
• Strong report writing skills and excellent presentation skills with the ability to display complex information in simple ways.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of statistics and excellent technical skills for handling complex datasets.
• Experience ensuring accurate data collection, data analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire. For more details, see the City's total rewards page: