What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Crime/Intel Analyst position at City of Hoover?
Qualifications:
1. Two (2) years of experience in criminal intelligence and investigative analysis, law enforcement research and use of statistical methods
OR
Associate’s degree or higher in criminal justice, intelligence, or a related field
2. Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office
3. U.S. Citizen
4. Ability to pass a thorough background check
5. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit
Responsibilities:
- Research, compile, evaluate and disseminate detailed information on crime statistics;
- Produce charts, maps and intelligence reports to quickly and accurately identify emerging crime trends and patterns;
- Performs collection, collation, research, and analysis of crime information using various databases, software programs, files, reports, and networks to evaluate and interpret crime series, patterns, and trends, to conduct background research on suspects, to determine criminal associations and affiliations, and to develop suspect profiles;
- Makes presentations on crime information findings and provides recommendations to assist in the prevention, suppression, and investigation of criminal activities;
- Develops and generates reports, charts, maps, bulletins, and newsletters related to crime intelligence and police activities;
- View and analyze police calls; review FBI intelligence reports; assist investigating officer as needed;
- Cooperates with federal, state, and other local law enforcement/investigating agencies and its officers or representatives when their activities are related to on-going investigations within city jurisdiction;
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations and new standards in crime intelligence technology; reads professional literature and may maintain professional affiliations;
- Assists with special projects; performs clerical/office skills such as entering and retrieving data from computer, answering telephone, preparing correspondence, sending and receiving facsimiles, and making copies;
- Evaluate and become proficient with new forensic or analytic tools and methods;
- Conduct online, social media, and open source intelligence (OSINT) collection, analysis, and synthesis to support law enforcement officers;
- Conduct analysis, interpret results and communicate effectively;
- Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department;
- Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities;
- Performs other related duties as required.
