We're creating a city for everyone - a city focused on the needs of our community. Join the Office of Police Accountability as a Data Analyst and contribute to making a meaningful impact in Boise’s law enforcement. Your role will help promote accountability and understanding through transparent investigations. As a Data Analyst, you will drive the office's research strategy - utilizing your analytical skills to uncover trends, solve complex problems, and support public service initiatives. Step up today and help bridge the gap between the community and police in a city for everyone.

Data Analyst will be proficient at conducting a variety of statistical and descriptive analyses using software tools and critical thinking skills to identify trends, patterns, and complex problems. Performs internal audits to determine if systems and functions are meeting the goals of the Office of Police Accountability. Works in a team atmosphere, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and work in support of high-quality public service objectives. This position works under general supervision.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

• Handles complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of lower-level analyst roles and provides team support and training, as needed.
• Conducts sophisticated all-source intelligence analyses to identify trends, patterns, and complex problems. Utilizes a variety of systems, databases, and open sources. Understands and thinks critically about all aspects of the intelligence cycle and all components of the law enforcement. Seeks out and develops new initiatives to support the police department's overall mission.
• Compiles, enters, maintains, integrates, and analyzes data and reports findings on the use of force and other related statistical data and information related to Boise Police Department practices to aid in determining relevant policing patterns and trends.
• Communicates intelligence information to all levels within the City of Boise and the public. Presents information to small and large audiences. Collaborates with other stakeholders, including office directors, the mayor, and Boise City Council.
• Coordinates, plans, and provides analytical support for special projects and assignments. Understands legal issues related to the analytic process and within the law enforcement environment. Prioritizes and resolves requests for intelligence. Seeks ongoing training, professional certification, and self-improvement.
• Performs internal audits to determine if systems and functions in place are meeting the goals of the Office of Police Accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in research, analysis, or intelligence, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of:

• crime/intelligence analysis processes
• interpretation of crime statistics from many sources
• the relationship between law enforcement, courts, and corrections at the local, state, and federal level
• computer usage including related software
• Structured Query Language (SQL) queries to extract data from multiple sources
• and the tools and techniques employed in crime analysis.

Ability to:

• employ the scientific method - generate and test hypothesis to develop conclusions
• identify and evaluate sources of information
• identify and apply structured analytic methods, techniques, and tools to produce products
• employ a variety of technology sources to exchange and collaborate on products and information
• manage analytical projects, including the development, review, and delivery of a product
• develop effective and informative verbal presentations
• keep up-to-date with local, regional, national, and global changes in crime, intelligence, events, and behaviors
• apply privacy, civil rights, and civil liberty protections in the analytic process and products
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Four years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience with two years of experience in law enforcement.

Knowledge of:

• data analytics platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau;
• analysis processes, types, functions, and assessments
• classification restrictions
• laws and procedures about sensitive and confidential information.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

• Polygraph Exam

• Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)