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JOB TITLE: Crime Analyst (Job #3495)

Exempt: X Classified:

REPORTS TO: Police Lieutenant

DEPT/DIV: Police/Administrative

STARTING SALARY: $42,000./year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Under general direction, reviews and analyzes crime reports; interprets pattern and trends; disseminates information and makes recommendations related to possible suspects, potential crimes, location of future crimes and methods of operation; monitors, analyzes and evaluates patterns and trends of criminal activity using statistical analysis and other analytical methodologies to assist the division in meeting objectives; prepares comprehensive analytical products and reports including crime bulletins and summaries; recommends investigative direction; provides oral briefings and presentations; facilitate intelligence and crime analysis meetings; researches, retrieves and evaluates confidential information related to complex criminal investigations; creates automated files, databases and spreadsheets for information management functions; interprets information regarding criminal activity in internal and external reports, registers, records and databases; establishes and maintains professional contacts with experts, analytical counterparts, educators and researchers; serves as liaison with other agencies and the public; responds to requests for crime information from the news media, civic organizations, general public and outside agencies; participates in the training of various criminal investigative techniques.

Other Job functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works indoors in normal office environment. Must be available to work 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and overtime when necessary.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge: Knowledge of computers, including relevant spreadsheet, graphic, mapping, mainframe and network applications, word processing, the internet, and other computer software; familiarity with COMPSTAT or similar programs; knowledge of research techniques; knowledge of interviewing techniques and methods; knowledge of modern police record systems; knowledge of Business English, spelling and punctuation; knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; knowledge of offense elements as specified by Texas Penal Code desired; knowledge of TCIC/NCIC computerized database and proper procedures for use also desired.

Skills/Abilities: Skill in recording and organizing data, and in identifying and using potential sources of data; skill in determining appropriate visual presentations of statistical and/or factual data; skill in developing effective data collection procedures; skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; skill in maintaining accurate detailed records; ability to interpret and understand criminal law, Code of Criminal Procedure, city ordinances, policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare comprehensive reports; ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, PC, fax machine, typewriter, calculator and copier; ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to, seeing, sorting, typing and writing; sbility to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently sits, stands, walks, bends, drives vehicle, operates computer, kneels, crouches, squats, stoops, climbs, and lifts and carries objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; infrequently pushes, pulls and drags objects weighing over 50 lbs.

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Statistics, Computer Science or related field. One year experience in crime research, crime analysis, law enforcement, criminal records maintenance or related area.

Other: Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to polygraph, criminal history background check, and a drug/alcohol screen test.

00900-A4-04-06-7720-3518561-922120 CRIME_ANALYST FR 04/17/08 I/O

The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.