County of Orange
Supervising Research Analyst (Law Enforcement)
County of Orange, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
SUPERVISING RESEARCH ANALYST
(LAW ENFORCEMENT)
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Open to the Public This recruitment is
open to the public
and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days, closing on
Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Open Eligible List Recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Supervising Research Analyst positions within the County of Orange. The current vacancy is within OC Probation. The recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.
Probation Department OC Probation assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Probation Department is comprised of three bureaus: Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations and Operations Support. As a public safety agency, the Department serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing clients, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles, and assisting victims.
The Opportunity OC Probation is seeking a highly-skilled Supervising Research Analyst, who will supervise, coordinate, and design research and evaluation projects. The position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing research-supported projects; designing and selecting analysis and data management methodologies; and generating reports with appropriate interpretation, findings, and recommendations for quality improvement. This position requires extensive research skills, knowledge of the unique limitations in conducting research on potentially vulnerable populations (including supervised adult and juvenile offenders), and a background in criminal justice.
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, assign projects, and conduct performance evaluations for all Research Analysts within the Probation Department
Oversee Research Analyst and Senior Research Analyst research projects; write and approve evaluation plans, and develop business intelligence reports
Represent the Probation Department in multi‑agency collaborative programs with research components
Conduct project management for new, high‑profile, and/or major research projects, in addition to managing quality assurance of deliverables such as evaluation and statistical reports prior to release
Act as data manager for key programs involving multiple agencies, and coordinate the collection of data for responses to Public Records Act requests (as applicable)
Desirable Qualifications & Core Competencies The ideal candidate will have at least
(5) five
years of experience in conducting applied research, preferably in a criminal justice or social science setting, and will also possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, mathematics, sociology, psychology, or other related field. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of evaluation methods, research design, and statistical analysis, as well as the ability to organize statistical information at both the program and individual client levels.
Technical Experience
Understanding of and hands‑on experience with complex statistical analysis, research design, and methods of organizing information into reports using tables, charts, and graphs
Conduct complex professional/technical research and analysis, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability theory, sampling techniques, statistical correlation, frequency distribution, reliability and variability criteria, and regression analysis
Manage large quantities of data and multi‑level outcomes across diverse programs with attention to detail regarding data accuracy, quality, and integrity
Analyze, interpret, and report program/participant data for various audiences
Methods of data extraction, quality assurance, and management
OC Probation’s Integrated Case Management System (ICMS), including underlying tables
Evidence‑based practices as they relate to criminal justice
Utilize SPSS or other statistical software to perform complex statistical analysis
Utilize the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft SQL Server
Knowledge of current Federal, State, and local legislation, policies, regulations, and issues that pertain to the Probation department
Supervision & Leadership Skills
Providing technical guidance to support staff in conducting statistical analysis and reporting
Holding self and staff accountable for high‑quality and timely work
Applying a comprehensive perspective in order to achieve division goals and objectives
Identifying team roles and taking responsibility for appropriate staffing and staffing duties under minimal direction
Acting as a lead to staff, projects, and or workgroups with a high degree of self‑motivation
Supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff
Working independently with minimal supervision
Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
Detecting, analyzing, and resolving issues in a timely manner, using good judgment, technical expertise, and decision‑making skills, while dealing with changing priorities
Balancing a large number of projects and consistently delivering timely and accurate results while addressing changing priorities
Selecting appropriate performance measures and outcomes to track and measure results
Developing and proposing solutions and implementing practices that meet business needs
Demonstrates good judgment; accurately defines problems/issues, and evaluates and recommends solutions
Communication Skills
Communicates and interacts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
Builds and maintains productive relationships with various levels of management, peers, and staff
Disseminates information in a logical, clear, and concise manner to explain research methodologies to various types of audiences
Special Qualifications The Probation Department requires that all candidates undergo an extensive background investigation process to the satisfaction of the Department. Candidates must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Contact For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact
Aerie de la Cruz
at
(714) 645-7051
or
patricia.delacruz@prob.ocgov.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Open to the Public This recruitment is
open to the public
and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days, closing on
Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Open Eligible List Recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Supervising Research Analyst positions within the County of Orange. The current vacancy is within OC Probation. The recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.
Probation Department OC Probation assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Probation Department is comprised of three bureaus: Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations and Operations Support. As a public safety agency, the Department serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing clients, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles, and assisting victims.
The Opportunity OC Probation is seeking a highly-skilled Supervising Research Analyst, who will supervise, coordinate, and design research and evaluation projects. The position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing research-supported projects; designing and selecting analysis and data management methodologies; and generating reports with appropriate interpretation, findings, and recommendations for quality improvement. This position requires extensive research skills, knowledge of the unique limitations in conducting research on potentially vulnerable populations (including supervised adult and juvenile offenders), and a background in criminal justice.
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, assign projects, and conduct performance evaluations for all Research Analysts within the Probation Department
Oversee Research Analyst and Senior Research Analyst research projects; write and approve evaluation plans, and develop business intelligence reports
Represent the Probation Department in multi‑agency collaborative programs with research components
Conduct project management for new, high‑profile, and/or major research projects, in addition to managing quality assurance of deliverables such as evaluation and statistical reports prior to release
Act as data manager for key programs involving multiple agencies, and coordinate the collection of data for responses to Public Records Act requests (as applicable)
Desirable Qualifications & Core Competencies The ideal candidate will have at least
(5) five
years of experience in conducting applied research, preferably in a criminal justice or social science setting, and will also possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, mathematics, sociology, psychology, or other related field. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of evaluation methods, research design, and statistical analysis, as well as the ability to organize statistical information at both the program and individual client levels.
Technical Experience
Understanding of and hands‑on experience with complex statistical analysis, research design, and methods of organizing information into reports using tables, charts, and graphs
Conduct complex professional/technical research and analysis, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability theory, sampling techniques, statistical correlation, frequency distribution, reliability and variability criteria, and regression analysis
Manage large quantities of data and multi‑level outcomes across diverse programs with attention to detail regarding data accuracy, quality, and integrity
Analyze, interpret, and report program/participant data for various audiences
Methods of data extraction, quality assurance, and management
OC Probation’s Integrated Case Management System (ICMS), including underlying tables
Evidence‑based practices as they relate to criminal justice
Utilize SPSS or other statistical software to perform complex statistical analysis
Utilize the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft SQL Server
Knowledge of current Federal, State, and local legislation, policies, regulations, and issues that pertain to the Probation department
Supervision & Leadership Skills
Providing technical guidance to support staff in conducting statistical analysis and reporting
Holding self and staff accountable for high‑quality and timely work
Applying a comprehensive perspective in order to achieve division goals and objectives
Identifying team roles and taking responsibility for appropriate staffing and staffing duties under minimal direction
Acting as a lead to staff, projects, and or workgroups with a high degree of self‑motivation
Supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff
Working independently with minimal supervision
Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
Detecting, analyzing, and resolving issues in a timely manner, using good judgment, technical expertise, and decision‑making skills, while dealing with changing priorities
Balancing a large number of projects and consistently delivering timely and accurate results while addressing changing priorities
Selecting appropriate performance measures and outcomes to track and measure results
Developing and proposing solutions and implementing practices that meet business needs
Demonstrates good judgment; accurately defines problems/issues, and evaluates and recommends solutions
Communication Skills
Communicates and interacts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
Builds and maintains productive relationships with various levels of management, peers, and staff
Disseminates information in a logical, clear, and concise manner to explain research methodologies to various types of audiences
Special Qualifications The Probation Department requires that all candidates undergo an extensive background investigation process to the satisfaction of the Department. Candidates must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Contact For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact
Aerie de la Cruz
at
(714) 645-7051
or
patricia.delacruz@prob.ocgov.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr