What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Crime Analyst position at City of Burlington NC?
Do you enjoy gathering information and compiling it in such a way that it helps reach a solution? Do you have knowledge of computers and programs, but don't now how it will translate to working with police? If so, the crime analyst position is your answer! The Burlington Police Department wants you to apply if you have a knack for computers and the ability to gather information from them.
About us:
The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina.
What you will do:
Perform intelligence gathering applications using various forms of databases to assist in investigations aiding investigators with pertinent information using both written and oral communications.
Policing with a Purpose:
- Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
- Nurture and Protect Democracy
- Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
- Spirit of Service
- Protect the Community from Harm
- Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing.
- Preparing and reviewing preliminary reports, supplemental reports, sketches, diagrams, displays, and arrest records, as well as other documents pertaining to cases under investigation.
- Conducting Division of Criminal Intelligence (DCI) and Records Management System (RMS) queries to obtain criminal history, driver licensing, and other information regarding criminal suspects.
- Researching RMS and other photographic databases in order to compile legally admissible photographic line-ups for investigators, or presenting such line-ups prepared by investigators to witnesses.
- Assisting investigators with evidence collection and documentation.
- Responsible for disseminating intelligence through state maintained databases such as North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NCISAAC) and Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC).
- Serves as a Field Liaison Officer for NCISAAC.
- Interpreting and analyzing static data, such as pen register information.
- Preparing investigative reports fully and accurately documenting all activities conducted in regard to criminal investigations.
- Consulting with staff of the District Attorney to prepare cases for prosecution.
- Testifying before trial court or Grand Jury regarding information gained through investigations.
- Operating standard office equipment, as well as surveillance equipment used in the course of investigations.
- Execute court orders and search warrants to obtain data from cellular phones, Facebook and other social media outlets.
- Attend meetings with investigators to provide criminal intelligence gathered and to identify other intelligence that may be used and needed.
- Analyzing data from cell phones or other sources to identify suspect information for the use in prosecution or apprehension.
- Monitoring social media outlets for criminal intelligence gathering/investigations.
- Monitoring video surveillance system and communicating relevant information to officers in the field.
- Some knowledge of current law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures.
- Some knowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Some knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on responsible and confidential assignments and tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to display tact and courtesy in dealing with other agencies and the public.
- Ability to attend overnight training in order to obtain investigative skills and certifications
- Ability to work during non-scheduled hours as investigations require
- Associate’s degree in information technology, business administration, criminal justice or a related field.
- One year of experience in criminal intelligence, crime analysis, information technology, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may also be considered.
- Valid NC Driver's license.
- Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business administration, criminal justice or a related field.
- Work in this class is described as being sedentary and seldom requires much physical exertion to complete tasks.
- Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
- Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and analyzing figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading.
- Working conditions include inside environmental conditions.
- Nonessential
*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.*
*The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer*
This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.
Salary : $52,520 - $68,266
