Employment Bulletin

DESCRIPTION:

The City of Wheat Ridge Police Department is an award winning, progressive organizationconsisting of 72 authorized sworn police officers, 32 non-sworn employees, and three grant-funded sworn positions, for a total of 106 employees.  The Department continues to explore new opportunities to stay on the cutting edge of law enforcement and enhance its services within the community through its community policing efforts.  As a nationally accredited police agency through CALEA, the Department uses a data driven approach in predicting and analyzing community needs and researching cutting edge solutions to crime and traffic issues.

Hiring Range for this position is $53,258 - $65,000 depending on qualifications.  Upon job offer, a review of total compensation will be completed as part of the negotiation process. 

The Crime Analyst position will report directly to the Division Chief over the Investigations Bureau and will utilize ARC/GIS and Bair Analytics programs and is  responsible for the proper statistical and investigative analysis of crime and the preparation of related reports to provide information in support of the Police Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determines patterns in criminal activity and crime trends, using a variety of methods such as interpretation of complex data and application of a variety of statistical methodology in addition to geographical analysis using complex geographical information system techniques.

Perform statistical and analytical research using computer data software, random statistical sampling, correlation and regression analysis, and probability studies; analyzes and interprets information to find significant differences and similarities in the information, or in the relationship among the various pieces of information and prepares conclusions and forecasts based on data summaries.

Gather and analyze crime data for crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlations, target-suspects profiles, and forecasts future crime trends; extract and analyze extensive data on workloads, response times, calls for service, and officer activity to assist with department budgeting.

Prepare time-sensitive reports and computerized mapping on crime data and trends for police personnel to use in their daily work; maintain the integrity and confidentiality of job-specific files, records, reports, maps, and databases.

Disseminate information using pattern and trend reports, staff reports bulletins, computer readouts, graphs, charts, tables, written reports, or other methods to police personnel, other agencies, and the community; assists in patrol operation and officer deployment by collecting, analyzing and disseminating information from a variety of sources in the form of crime pattern bulletins and forecasting reports.

Make presentations to police personnel regarding crime patterns and/or trends; coordinate crime analysis information within the department and with outside agencies as needed; work in collaboration with other jurisdictions to collect cross jurisdictional data.

Plan, design, and implement a crime analysis and information systems program; evaluate and recommend computer software and hardware needs. 

Conduct staffing / workload assessments; perform independent and directed research or statistical studies; conduct surveys, collect information, analyze and interpret findings, and make recommendations; prepare, research, analyze, and recommend solutions to management stated and crime related problems.

Perform duties specific to the needs of the Police Department. Perform related work as required and assigned.
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Works under the general supervision of the Support Services Bureau Commander.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge – Considerable knowledge of police department operations, programs, and services; knowledge of crime analysis procedures and processes for use in information dissemination to the department, other city departments, and outside agencies; knowledge of municipal government services, organizations, budget processes, and general political structure; knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of public administration as applied to research report writing, analytical studies, and evaluation of programs.  Knowledge of research and design techniques, methods, and procedures.

Skills - Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

Abilities – Conduct statistical analysis; evaluate complex sets of data and circumstances from an overall perspective to formulate effective reports, plans, and procedures; present ideas, data, and reports clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; utilize appropriate technologies and transfer their usage to relevant area of work; read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions form groups; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; evaluate program and service effectiveness and efficiency from an overall results-oriented perspective; establish and maintain effective working relationships; use word processing, desk top publishing, graphics, software packages, and spread sheet computer programs.

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Training – Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.

Experience – Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a criminal justice environment performing data analysis/research; with a minimum of one (1) year experience in the collections, analysis, and interpretation of police data

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain NCIC/CCIC certification; possess a current and valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment.  Completion of a substance/drug screen, background investigation, and a polygraph will be required prior to employment. 

Expectations 
All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply their learning to their job setting. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin or disability, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants UPON REQUEST to the Human Resources Office.