City of Austin Hiring for Crime Intelligence Analyst Senior at Austin, TX Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or in a field of study with an emphasis on research or analysis, plus four (4) years’ experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, and/or interpretation of law enforcement data .
• Masters’ degree in the fields of study listed above may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Certification by the International Association of Crime Analysts or the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses Or Certifications

• None.

Notes to Applicants

The Crime Intelligence Analyst Senior supports the Austin Police Department by performing a number of critical functions. This position will be expected to provide advanced tactical, strategic, administrative, intelligence and investigative analysis in support of police operations and investigations through the development and dissemination of a wide range of analytical products. This position will work closely with sworn personnel and other members of the police department, as well as with other are law enforcement agencies and public entities. The senior role may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training and guidance to others.

City Of Austin Application

• A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
• A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered for this position but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.

Cbi

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

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Travel

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EEO /AA Statement

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., but may depend on business needs and some after-hours work may be required.

Job Close Date 08/31/2023

Type of Posting External

Department Police

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Professional

Location 715 E. 8th Street, APD HQ

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a wide range of commercial and law enforcement databases such as Accurint, TLO , N-DEx, Whooster, etc.
• Experience with mapping software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Experience providing extensive analytical support to criminal investigations
• Experience producing, disseminating and presenting on a variety of analytical products
• Experience with various open source intelligence techniques to locate information and identify potential threats and criminal activity
• Training and experience with the analysis of call detail records and engineering reports provided by major cellular service providers
• Experience with link software such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook
• Experience with training and mentoring other personnel in crime or intelligence analysis
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Performs advanced tactical crime analysis in support on investigations. Performs advanced tactical crime analysis to support patrol efforts. Updates and maintains log or database of criminal offenses to facilitate tactical analysis. Performs strategic crime analysis. Performs advanced intelligence analysis. Develops a variety of advanced analytical products. Facilitates the transfer of crime information between local, fusion, regional, state, and federal agencies. Thinks critically, questions assumptions, and avoids bias with respect to sources, research methods, and document creation. Uses a vast array of software applications and resources, most at an advanced level. Attends and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings. Works as a leader on teams with other analysts, sworn personnel, and personnel from other agencies to provide analytical assistance, collect and disseminate intelligence, and share resources. May testify in Court. Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities – Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Advanced knowledge of the functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of phone data analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of city practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial crime data analysis concepts.
• Advanced skill in researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open source intelligence resources.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.
• Ability to write clear and concise analytical reports and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to groups.
• Ability to think critically and apply ideas to real world situations.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Ability to testify effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO/ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired. * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? * Please describe your experience using a wide range of commercial and law enforcement databases such as Accurint,TLO, N-DEx, Whooster, etc.

• This position requires a graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or in a field of study with an emphasis on research or analysis, plus four (4) years’ experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, and/or interpretation of law enforcement data. Masters’ degree in the fields of study listed above may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Certification by the International Association of Crime Analysts or the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
• Yes
• No
• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).
• Yes
• No

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience with mapping software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience providing extensive analytical support to criminal investigations.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience producing, disseminating and presenting on a variety of analytical products.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience with various open-source intelligence techniques to locate information and identify potential threats and criminal activity.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your training and experience with the analysis of call detail records and engineering reports provided by major cellular service providers.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience with link software such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience with training and mentoring other personnel in crime or intelligence analysis.

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents