Analyst II - Police Legislative and Research Analyst

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of legislative analyses and research projects in support of the Colorado Springs Police Department.

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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Review, track, and analyze pending state and federal legislation; gather and synthesize input from internal subject matter experts; review comparable legislation and prepare reports on findings; and communicate proposed legislation to appropriate stakeholders.
• Draft detailed responses to proposed public policy that educate others about potential criminal justice and community safety implications. 
• Draft bill summaries and list changes to department systems and reference guides when statutes and ordinances change or upon request; draft suggested policy changes as assigned. 
• Conduct research to improve service delivery, programs, and procedures; and to assist in benchmarking the department's data, practices, policies, and programs with other criminal justice agencies and other industries.
• Research and review law enforcement and criminal justice technical and professional publications and report findings.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize complex and comprehensive information into written reports.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize relevant information from a wide variety of sources, including police publications, books, reviews, peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts,  and public policy. 
• Ability to interpret and explain relevant police-related legislative bills, local ordinances, and state law.
• Ability to anticipate state and local legislation, police public policy trends and emerging issues.
• Ability to apply critical thinking in problem solving, drafting recommendations, and decision making. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate orally to a variety of audiences in a succinct and straightforward manner
• Ability to write quickly, accurately, and clearly in a structured manner that synthesizes complex facts, analyses, and opinions.
• Excellent work management skills to ensure the completion of multiple tasks under short deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field appropriate to assigned area of responsibility which may include public administration, criminal justice, criminology, sociology, law, public policy, political science or other research-intensive field.
• Three years of full-time professional analytical experience specific to area of assignment

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

• Knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes related to policing, criminal justice, and juvenile justice.
• Experience in the translation of complex information into engaging and succinct content targeted toward specific audiences
• Experience which indicates knowledge of the state legislative process. 
• Experience performing a variety of complex analyses, studies, and research projects. 
• Experience writing legal updates. 
• Knowledge of criminal justice public policy.

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

 

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
 
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

Background Information

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.
 

Applicants that have used marijuana within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department's Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.
 

The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.

 
 Apply to Join Our Team

  

• Questions specific to this job posting can be sent to cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov 
• Please visit City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
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