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TEMPE, AZ - Police Analyst II

POLICE ANALYST II
(Police Department – Strategic Planning Analysis & Research Center)
(Office of Management & Budget )
Recruitment Code #300299

OPENING DATE: July 29, 2010
CLOSING DATE: August 19, 2010

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $55,070 - $74,334

This position is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Employees in this position are represented by the Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Requires the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course works in the social sciences or a related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college educations (30 credit hours).

Work Experience: Requires the equivalent to two years of full-time progressively responsible planning and research analysis or applied social science research experience. Knowledge of statistical analysis, research methods, data collection, coding, survey research techniques and database management are also necessary. Experience using software related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical analysis preferred in addition to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

POSITION INFORMATION
If requesting veteran’s preference, the appropriate DD214 must be attached at the time of application. Successful completion of probationary period is contingent upon passing an FBI background investigation. Referred applicants will receive a polygraph exam and background investigation.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
(For the complete job description go to: http://www.tempe.gov/jims/)

• Conduct research and statistical studies specific to the needs of the Police Department, needs assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and feasibility studies relating to planning and policy issues, budget issues, crime levels, service levels, resource allocation, program evaluation, and district/beat boundary evaluation.
• Determine and design the appropriate research methodologies and statistical analysis techniques to apply to data and problem solving; collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methods; effectively apply research methodology; provide consultation services to police and City personnel on how to appropriately address and carry out research questions/issues.
• Research and study current literature on municipal and law enforcement administration and operation for the purpose of making recommendations on policies, procedures and methods of operation based on current research and best practices; evaluate new programs policies and technologies and makes recommendations; participate in the forecasting of additional funds/resources needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and analyze administrative or operational problems, programs, or policies.
• Research, collect, and analyze statistical data to be used for the evaluation of the budget process, allocation of resources, and other operational purposes.
• Use computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, GIS/mapping software, word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze, and present data. Develop and maintain new geographic data layers.
• Develop and coordinate long-range and short-range strategic and technical planning efforts for the department; present and articulate long-and short-range plans, complex and detailed statistical reports, charts, graphs, and maps to management.
• Provide information to Department administration, City administration, and City Council for decision-making purposes; presenting analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums; and participating in and providing information to Department/City committees.
• Prepare, research, analyze, and suggest solutions to management-stated and crime-related problems; research, analyze and evaluate proposals, projects and Departmental activities, systems, and programs in terms of resource requirements, needs, priorities, and costs.
• Communicate with other law enforcement agencies and government entities regarding law enforcement and public safety issues; participate as a member in national and local law enforcement planning organizations.
• Participate with development of Police Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plans, justification and budget; revision of strategic plans and project implementation plans; and coordinates the development of department performance measures and workload indicators.
• Interact and work effectively with Police personnel, other City employees, representatives from other law enforcement agencies, the media, and the community on research issues; and respond to requests for various information and statistical reports.
• Recruit, interview, train, and supervise Planning and Research interns. Evaluate and monitor the intern work flow and performance to ensure work is complete in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Creating database queries. Collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methods; and effectively applying research methodology. Producing detailed statistical reports that summarize research findings.
• Communicating clearly and concisely in both oral and written form, and effectively disseminating information.
• Conducting survey research that is designed to gather information from a large number of individuals. This involves survey tool development, survey administration, and analysis and interpretation of survey data. Producing detailed statistical reports that summarize the survey findings.
• Maintaining the Crime Analysis Web Page.
• Making appropriate recommendations for improvements in crime analysis practices and procedures.
• Preparing and update procedures/protocols on crime analysis related activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA
An official City of Tempe application must be filled out in order to be considered for this position. Incomplete application or supplemental forms will result in being disqualified from further consideration. Applicants whose experience and training most closely suit the needs of the City may be selected for further testing/interviews. Falsifying information or lying during any stage of the selection/hiring process will make you ineligible for new or continued City employment. The City of Tempe conducts thorough background checks.

In addition to completing the City of Tempe application, applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire and Automatic/Discretionary Disqualifier Form. Click here for more information.

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TACOMA, WA - LARIAT Crime Analyst

(Job# 2712-06/10)
The Law Enforcement Support Agency (LESA)

SALARY: $49,857.60 - $63,939.20 (Annually)

OPENING DATE: June 9, 2010

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Position Information & Description:

The Law Enforcement Support Agency (LESA) is accepting applications for the positions of LARIAT Crime Analyst.

Under the direction of the LESA Program Manager or designee, the LARIAT Crime Analyst is a dedicated, grant funded position. The grant is from the Economic Stimulus program and is funded for two years, beginning August 1, 2009. While LESA will attempt to secure successive funding, there is no guarantee of employment beyond the end of the grant. The grant program, known as LARIAT, is based on a new and somewhat revolutionary concept of delivering tactical crime information to officers and detectives in the field – in real time and while the criminal event is still being responded to, or is in the initial phases of the investigation. LARIAT Crime Analysts will work closely with Tactical Analysis Coordinators (TACs), who communicate directly with officers and detectives in the field.

The LARIAT Crime Analyst is responsible for providing timely and actionable information and intelligence regarding past, present and future crimes and crime trends in Pierce County. Work is characterized by the discovery, analysis, organization and delivery of relevant information to a variety of consumers – including officers, detectives, dispatchers and other crime analysts. The activities and functions of the LARIAT Crime Analyst could be viewed as being somewhat different than the traditional role of a crime analyst in that this position will focus on a regional and real time perspective as opposed as being supportive of a single law enforcement agency.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with emphasis in math, statistics, criminal justice, behavioral science, or related field, and/or formal training and certification from a recognized crime analyst program or qualifying experience in the analysis of criminal activities may be substituted for the required education.

Formal training and certification from a recognized crime analyst program is desired.

Relevant law enforcement analytical experience may be used in a one to one basis for educational requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Review a variety of information (including crime reports and associated databases) for the purpose of finding patterns in criminal activity. Relating those patterns to crimes that are concurrently being investigated and deliver that information to those who need it.
• Provide tactical case support including, but not limited to; developing suspect leads; locate last known addresses, vehicles, business licenses, etc. for known suspects; identify victims and associated cases; search selected databases for stolen property.
• Develop suspect, victim and/or target profiles.
• Prepare a variety of mapping (GIS) products, including those that are the product of geo spatial analysis.
• Coordinate the information flow and work efforts among crime analysts with LESA partner agencies, other regional analysts and numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the Puget Sound region.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills including knowledge of and experience with computer databases such as Access, SQL Server and Oracle. Strong working skills and experience with Microsoft Office products, GIS mapping (ESRI products preferred), and data mining.
• Enter and retrieve statistical data on a computer system utilizing computer mapping systems and relational database systems.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports which present both numerical data and related issues and contexts.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Apply and perform analytical and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of law enforcement functions, operations and practices.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with department staff, other agencies and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and demonstrate customer service skills.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information:

A multi-step selection process will be used to score the most qualified for these unique grant funded positions. Applicants with the highest scores will be invited to appear before a formal selection committee for an interview. A selection will be made based on all the information collected including; application, cover letter, resume and the interview scores. The selected individual will then be required to successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment.

To Apply: Application materials are available online at www.lesa.net/employment.shtml. Applicants are required to complete all forms included in the application materials, and submit the completed forms via e-mail to hr@lesa.net. If you have questions concerning the application materials please contact Stella Ramirez @ (253) 798-2358 or Cassius Johnson @ (253) 798-2301. Because of the secure nature of our facility we will not allow applications to be dropped off in person.

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