Crime Analyst I/II

Description ***DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The finalist must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.*** Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process. • Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP. • Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application. • Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application. • A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc. • Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application. • Conviction of a hit-and run offense. • Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application. • Conviction of a felony crime. • Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application. • Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children. • Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime. The following may result in disqualification: • Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application. • Prior nitrous oxide use. • Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application. • Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe. • A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application. • More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application. DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs professional crime and intelligence analysis in support of Police Department operations. Collects, researches, analyzes, and interprets crime, intelligence, and public safety data to identify crime patterns, trends, series, and emerging issues. Produces analytical products, reports, maps, dashboards, and bulletins to support operational, investigative, tactical, strategic, and administrative decision-making. Provides analytical support to field operations, investigations, the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), and command staff by identifying crime patterns and suspect linkages, forecasting crime trends, developing investigative leads, supporting resource deployment and long-term planning, and facilitating information sharing among law enforcement partners. Prepares and presents analytical findings, reports, and visual products to command staff, department personnel, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to support informed decision-making and public safety initiatives. Performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Crime Analyst I This is the entry-level classification in the Crime Analyst series. Incumbents perform routine to moderately complex analytical assignments while developing proficiency in crime and intelligence analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), law enforcement databases, Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) technologies, and related analytical tools. Work is performed within established procedures, and analytical frameworks under general supervision and guidance. Assignments are designed to provide experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of crime, intelligence, and public safety information. Incumbents are expected to progressively develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform journey-level analytical work. This classification is alternatively staffed with Crime Analyst II, and advancement to the higher-level classification may occur upon demonstration of the required knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and performance standards established for the Crime Analyst II classification. Crime Analyst II This is the journey-level classification in the Crime Analyst series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform complex and professional analytical work in support of departmental operations, investigations, intelligence functions, and strategic planning efforts. Employees at this level exercise independent judgment in selecting analytical methodologies, evaluating information, identifying crime patterns and trends, developing analytical products, and formulating recommendations based on analytical findings. Incumbents may coordinate analytical projects, provide technical guidance and training to lower-level staff, assist with the development of analytical processes and procedures, and serve as a departmental resource on crime analysis, intelligence analysis, GIS applications, and law enforcement data systems. This classification is distinguished from higher-level administrative and management classifications by its primary responsibility for specialized analytical work. Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following): Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from police reports, calls for service, records management systems, Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) tools, and other authorized sources Identifies crime patterns, trends, and series; analyzes case and suspect information; conducts criminal history and report reviews; and develops analytical leads and case matrices to determine linkages between incidents. Produces tactical, strategic, and administrative crime analysis products Provides analytical support to field operations, investigations, RTCC functions, and command staff Supports performance reporting processes through preparation of data, charts, and analytical summaries Develops and maintains crime dashboards, maps, and data visualizations using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related tools Prepares reports, bulletins, charts, and presentations; communicates findings in a clear and understandable manner Presents analytical information to department personnel and as assigned, community stakeholders Coordinates and exchanges information with allied law enforcement agencies within the Coachella Valley region and surrounding jurisdictions Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with department personnel, regional partners, and outside agencies Assists in information sharing processes with external law enforcement partners, including state and federal agencies, in accordance with applicable laws and policies Supports departmental intelligence functions, including assistance to the Threat Liaison Officer (TLO) program as assigned Utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS), analytical software, and law enforcement technology systems to support analysis and reporting Applies statistical, trend, and geospatial analysis techniques to support operational decision-making Conducts research and recommends data-informed strategies to support crime reduction and operational effectiveness Maintains proficiency in analytical tools, GIS applications, and emerging technologies relevant to law enforcement analysis and investigation. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community organizations, local and state agencies, associations, City staff and management, and the public. Prepares periodic crime bulletins and notices for dissemination within the Police Department and to appropriate outside agencies. Appears and testifies in court and other legal proceedings regarding crime analysis activities, findings, and related records when requested by subpoena, the District Attorney’s Office, or Department command staff. Performs related duties as assigned. OTHER DUTIES: (include but are not limited to the following) Performs other related duties as required. SUPERVISON RECEIVED/EXERCISED: Crime Analyst I: Receives general supervision from the Police Sergeant and technical and functional direction from a Crime Analyst II. This is a non-supervisory classification. Crime Analyst II: Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant and may provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.) Crime Analyst I Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Completion of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in crime analysis, data analysis, criminal justice, or a closely related field is required. Experience: Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, research, or data-management skills and a willingness to learn crime-analysis methodologies. Crime Analyst II Experience: In addition to the qualifications for Crime Analyst I, one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience performing duties equivalent to a Crime Analyst I within the City of Indio or a comparable public safety agency. License/Certificate Requirements Crime Analyst I: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Crime Analyst II: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analyst Certificate issued by the California Department of Justice is required or must be obtained within a timeframe established by the City.