City of Raleigh Municipal Government Hiring for Crime Analyst at Raleigh, NC Full Time

This involves non-sworn analytical work in the assimilation and comparison of trends in reported crimes in the City as a Crime Analyst assigned to the Detective Division.

Work requires the collection, analysis, and dissemination of sensitive information. Work requires development and maintenance of multiple databases and their application in a computer environment. Work includes the retrieval and analysis of crime data; the preparation of informational reports for various user groups; and providing technical assistance for special projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Tracks citywide criminal trends and patterns. Produces hot sheets and reports associated with the crime pattern.
• Prepares weekly crime numbers reports and specialized maps.
• Monitors criminal activity, performs analysis, and prepares reports utilizing crime data.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the police reporting system; data entry, storage, and retrieval techniques; uniform crime reporting procedures; and computer skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of independent thinking, completes most tasks with limited supervision, and organizes and participates in many projects at the same time.
• Provides maps and statistical information for the Detective Division and other divisions as needed.
• Responds punctually to request for assistance from departmental members, City employees, the media, and the public.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships with members of the department, the City departments, and the public.
• Prepares written correspondence and statistical reports that are accurate, clear, concise, and completed on time.
• Processes and files warrants, maintains quality control for wanted persons per DCI regulations, and performs validation of all NCIC wanted persons entered on behalf of the Department.
• Be capable of working rotating shifts Safely operate city vehicles, as needed, for various administrative tasks.
• Performs additional work as required.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or directly related field and three years of related experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, and a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In:

• Supervising and evaluating staff performance.
• Training and coaching staff.
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
• Providing direction to others in order to meet standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Business math computations.
• Organizing and maintaining records and files.
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.