DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Crime
Analysis Unit including collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from a variety of sources to identify and
evaluate crime series, trends, and patterns. Oversees and develops reports on crime series, trends, and patterns;
oversees and participates in preparing crime summaries, statistical reports, spreadsheets, charts, maps, diagrams
and graphs; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more
technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Work is performed under general
direction of Police Chief and/or his designee.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Train, evaluate, supervise, and manage multiple civilian crime analysts.
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Crime
Analysis Unit; sets schedules and provides adequate staffing for the Crime Analysis Unit.
Establishes schedules and methods for providing crime analysis services; identifies resource needs;
reviews needs with appropriate management staff.
Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes
recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures;
participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to
ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with
employees to correct deficiencies.
Researches, analyzes, and collects data from a variety of sources to identify and evaluate crime series,
patterns and trends; prepares analysis and intervention strategies for findings; interprets and provides
statistical information for department staff members.
Develops and prepares crime summaries, statistical reports, spreadsheets, charts, maps, diagrams,
graphs, and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity, patterns,
and trends; prepares predictions based upon previous reported activity and an analysis of typical
behavior patterns.
Collects, reviews, and analyzes a variety of internal and external reports in order to determine if
offenders can be identified and if preventive measures are necessary.
Reviews and responds to requests for information related to the Crime Analysis Unit from other
divisions, departments, outside agencies and the public.
Provides staff assistance to the Director and Police Administration; performs special assignments, tasks
and projects as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate
and necessary.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to perform statistical research and analysis, compile and interpret statistics, analyze various crime data and develop analytical reports.
Proficient in the use of personal computer and common office software programs including word processing,
spreadsheet, and database. Experience using and database creation in Microsoft Access is required. Proficient in
the use of DIG, ArcGIS, ESRY and i2. Working knowledge of EXCEL and ArcView, mapping software.
Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
a) Masters degree in criminal justice or criminology plus 1 year experience as a Crime Analyst, OR
b) Bachelors degree in criminal justice or criminology plus 2 years experience as a Crime Analyst, OR
c) Associates degree in criminal justice or criminology plus 8 years experience as a Crime Analyst, OR
d) 10 years experience in the field of criminology, criminal justice research, or criminal justice policy plus
5 years experience as a Crime Analyst.
