City of Roanoke, Virginia
The City of Roanoke's Police Department is seeking a Crime Analyst to research, analyze, and prepare crime data, statistics, and reports. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to locating, compiling, and analyzing information, statistics, and other crime data from computer databases to identify patterns of crime, assist with identifying or targeting suspects, and patrolling of problem areas. They successful applicant will collect and analyze statistical information using surveys and recognized quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and review, analyze, and disseminate crime reports. They will also create and maintain computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays using appropriate software. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice or related field; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of SQL and GIS preferred.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Locate, compile, and analyze information, statistics, and other crime and traffic data from computer databases to identify patterns of crime, assist with identifying or targeting suspects, and patrol problem areas.
Collect and analyze statistical information using surveys and recognized quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.
Review, analyze, and disseminate crime and traffic reports.
Prepare and disseminate reports on crime and traffic data and trends for use by department staff and other law enforcement agencies.
Create and maintain computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays using appropriate software.
Prepare graphical reports and displays on crime and traffic data and information using computer applications, graphs, charts, diagrams, and maps.
Work with public information officer to develop media information as necessary.
Collect and compile criminal intelligence information; enter data, reports, or records of criminal intelligence information.
Prepare reports for Freedom of Information Act requests.
Attend and present oral and written briefings on the results of criminal incidents or intelligence analysis during staff briefings.
Prepare and conduct citizen and other surveys.
Prepare composites of suspects involved in criminal activity, as requested by investigators.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university with a major in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice, or a related field; one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of SQL and GIS preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, reports, and documents; ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Locate, compile, and analyze information, statistics, and other crime and traffic data from computer databases to identify patterns of crime, assist with identifying or targeting suspects, and patrol problem areas.
Collect and analyze statistical information using surveys and recognized quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.
Review, analyze, and disseminate crime and traffic reports.
Prepare and disseminate reports on crime and traffic data and trends for use by department staff and other law enforcement agencies.
Create and maintain computer databases, spreadsheets, and graphical displays using appropriate software.
Prepare graphical reports and displays on crime and traffic data and information using computer applications, graphs, charts, diagrams, and maps.
Work with public information officer to develop media information as necessary.
Collect and compile criminal intelligence information; enter data, reports, or records of criminal intelligence information.
Prepare reports for Freedom of Information Act requests.
Attend and present oral and written briefings on the results of criminal incidents or intelligence analysis during staff briefings.
Prepare and conduct citizen and other surveys.
Prepare composites of suspects involved in criminal activity, as requested by investigators.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university with a major in statistics, business administration, public administration, geography, criminal justice, or a related field; one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of SQL and GIS preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, reports, and documents; ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with management, public groups or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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