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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Crime Analyst
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: July 1998
ORG/POS #: 5000/2848
JOB OBJECTIVE: To analyze police information reports in
order to identify crime trends and recommend corrective action.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general direction from
Police Sergeant (Planning and Research).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Analyzes daily offense and arrest
reports to identify crime patterns, including suspect characteristics and
demographic information as they relate to certain crimes.
2. Prepares monthly, quarterly,
semiannual, and annual statistical reports for management.
3. Communicates crime trend, suspect
characteristic, and intelligence data to operational components of the Police
Department.
4. Inputs data into computer program
systems to prepare reports, graphs and maps for presentations to management
concerning crime trends and necessary corrective action.
5. Recommends staffing patterns to
management in order to anticipate and combat criminal activity.
6. Enters crime data into a microcomputer
using mapping and spreadsheet software.
7. Prepares Special Information Bulletins
and Directed Patrol Requests using crime statistical data; disseminates
information to appropriate personnel.
8. Contacts governmental agencies to gather
criminal statistical data and compare crime analysis methods.
9. Researches federal and state laws and
local ordinances; responds to special crime information requests.
SECONDARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Makes public presentations concerning
crime information and prevention to civic organizations and neighborhood watch
groups.
2. Testifies in court regarding crime
data.
3. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
JOB
SPECIFICATION
CRIME ANALYST
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average difficulty
in analyzing police information reports in order to recognize crime trends and
recommend corrective action.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: July 1998
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(Illustrative)
Analyzes daily offense and arrest reports to identify crime
patterns, including suspect characteristics and demographic information as they
relate to certain crimes.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual
statistical reports for management.
Communicates crime trend, suspect characteristic, and
intelligence data to operational components of the Police Department.
Inputs data into computer program systems to prepare
reports, graphs and maps for presentations to management concerning crime
trends and necessary corrective action.
Recommends staffing patterns to management in order to
anticipate and combat criminal activity.
Enters crime data into a microcomputer using mapping and
spreadsheet software.
Prepares Special Information Bulletins and Directed Patrol
Requests using crime statistical data; disseminates information to appropriate
personnel.
Contacts governmental agencies to gather criminal
statistical data and compare crime analysis methods.
Researches federal and state laws and local ordinances;
responds to special crime information requests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of descriptive and
inferential statistics.
Good knowledge of research and
evaluation methods and techniques.
Good knowledge of computer fundamentals
and business software, including database, spreadsheet, and word processing
software.
Some knowledge of the techniques,
methods and procedures used in effective law enforcement.
Some knowledge of federal, state,
local laws and ordinances.
Some knowledge of mapping computer
software.
JOB TITLE: Crime Analyst
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
Skill in the operation of a microcomputer,
utilizing database, mapping, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Skill in the operation of a ten-key calculator.
Ability to develop computerized reports used to
interpolate data.
Ability to analyze crime pattern statistics.
Ability to analyze and interpret research
findings.
Ability to write and prepare statistical and
narrative reports.
Ability to recommend corrective action regarding
crime trends and criminal activity.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret federal, state,
and local laws and ordinances.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Justice, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related area;
at least two (2) years of experience in statistical research, data
analysis, mapping, or a related area; OR
any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
JOB TITLE: Crime Analyst
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are
representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Lifting
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Carrying
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25 |
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Stooping,
Bending |
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Kneeling,
Squatting |
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Walking |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Climbing,
Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder) |
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Use
of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel |
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Physical
Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
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Eye-Hand
Coordination |
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Close
Vision (clear vision at 20" or less) |
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Distance
Vision (clear vision at 20' or more) |
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Color
Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) |
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Depth
Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
The
environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:
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Outdoor
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Wet,
Humid Conditions (non-weather) |
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Work
Near Moving Mechanical Parts |
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Work
in High, Precarious Places |
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Fumes
or Dust |
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Toxic
or Caustic Chemicals |
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Extreme
Heat (non-weather over 90º F.) |
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Low
Noise (e.g., business office) |
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Moderate
Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
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Loud
Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
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