What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Analyst I position at City of Lakewood (CO)?
THE CRIME ANALYST I POSITION IS FUNDED WITH GRANT MONIES FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO. THE GRANT IS APPLIED FOR EACH YEAR AND HAS BEEN EXISTING SINCE 2016, WITH PROBABLE EXTENSIONS EACH YEAR UNTIL 2029.
City of Lakewood’s Statement of Excellence
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Crime Analyst I is a non-sworn support position for the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority - Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force (C-MATT), whose purpose is to provide timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends as it relates to auto thefts and to assist operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aiding the investigative process and providing timely information, which increases the apprehension of offenders and the clearance of cases.
The Crime Analyst I performs routine crime analysis duties, such as developing regular crime and calls for service bulletins; conducting and presenting historical analysis on both general and specific crime and calls for service information; undertaking tactical crime analysis, and assisting with comprehensive research projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops the statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement and education, identification of theft patterns, trends and criminal organizations, and identification of known and repeat offenders. Statistical data collection of the time period between the theft and recovery, as well as the condition of the vehicle once recovered. This information will be analyzed with the identified offender for future needs and dissemination.
Provide statistics and established benchmarks regarding percentage of unrecovered autos. Identify patterns of theft and recovery locations for commonalities and offender localities for investigative purposes.
Develops and maintains Tactical, Strategic, Administrative and Operational analytical capabilities.
This is a multi-jurisdictional taskforce. Must be able to work with others cooperatively.
Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner.
Requires regular and prompt attendance.
Tactical analysis – Develops the capability to internally identify emergent crime patterns and series. Analyzes these tactical activities and contributes to intervention efforts, as well as supporting the investigative functions of the Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force. Uses unrestricted access to information concerning police calls for service, crime reports, cases, arrest records, field interviews, citations, known offender files and other internal police data resources to identify, analyze and resolve criminal activity. Provide investigative support, conduct link analysis and create charts and other investigative diagrams. Researches and tracks modus operandi factors and discerns crime series or patterns by studying and linking common spatial and temporal factors. Keeps C-MATT and other law enforcement personnel informed of potential and actual hazards, crime statistics, patterns and series through daily crime bulletins, special reports, graphs, maps, and memoranda.
Strategic analysis – Develops the capability to internally measure and forecast long-term public safety related activity, as well as the capability of analyzing this activity for the purpose of contributing to problem solving, intervention, and reduction efforts. Provides forecasts and interpretations of future crime statistics. Identifies and recommends methods to develop agency tactics, strategies, and long-range plans for crime control and prevention, to include the concepts of intelligence led policing.
Operational analysis – Develops the capability to support specific police activities by providing information and analysis to which sworn personal (detectives, sergeants, commanders) have no other access and provides decision-supporting intelligence and information which improves police awareness and judgment in a timely and reliable manner. Develop forecasts or predictive analysis on crime trends and series. Uses unrestricted access to information concerning police activity logs, surveillance logs, intelligence files, criminal histories, response plans, emergency operations directives and other internal police data resources. Responds to requests for service by various elements of the Lakewood Police Department and internally initiates projects and provides proactive information and analytical support.
Administrative analysis – Develops the capability to support general police activities by providing information and analysis on police resources and on police actions and their consequences. These tasks include personnel and resource allocation, redistricting, and requests of a political nature.
Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets statistical data from a variety of sources, including offense and arrest reports, census, economic and demographic reports and related data. Uses quantitative and qualitative methodology.
Presents at national, regional and local conferences on Crime Analysis related topics. Provides training to officers and department personnel on the practice and purpose of Crime Analysis.
Presents information to patrol briefings, departments, command staff, city council and public forums.
Uses integrated computer systems to create and access database files and to prepare statistical charts, graphs and exhibits. Project management includes making recommendations for the procurement, integration and implementation of systems analysis and design for new technologies.
Develops and maintains programs which will collect, collate, analyze and disseminate crime activity data, including frequency, geographic factors, victims, targets, suspect descriptors, chronological information, suspect vehicle descriptions, modus operandi factors, potential and actual police hazards, and physical evidence information. Also uses computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze and present data.
Develops automated, regular bulletins and information reports that will handle the majority of routine requests for service
Provides information and maintains liaison among police agencies and other City personnel and the public regarding crime and criminal activities.
Uses established protocol that facilitates requests for support from sworn and civilian staff. The Crime Analyst works with the Public Information Officer on requests from private citizens, media, and other government agencies. Tracks and manages projects to ensure projects are handled in a timely and prioritized manner.
Acts as Police Department liaison on inter- or intra-agency committees and task forces.
Coordinates special projects and assignments as assigned via the chain of command.
Initiates correspondence and memorandum relative to operational and administrative activities.
Provides consultation services to police and City personnel on how to appropriately address and carry out research questions/issues.
Provides information to police, City administration and City Council for decision-making purposes, presents analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums; and participates and provides information to Police and/or City committees.
Conducts comprehensive research projects, including assisting with program evaluation studies and other administrative studies, as assigned.
Provides crime analysis training and presentations to police and City personnel, outside professional groups, and other agencies/individuals/groups visiting C-MATT.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
Utilizes and facilitates the use of intelligence-led policing concepts and principles.
Consults with professional colleagues and maintains specialized skills through completion of appropriate training.
Travels and attends meetings with representatives from other municipalities, county and state agencies to include data collaboration and inter-agency cooperation
Maintain currency and proficiency in requisite Crime Analysis methods, tools and procedures.
Maintains organizational ties to local and national crime analysis associations (e.g. International Association of Crime Analysts, Colorado Crime Analysts Association, crime mapping and crime analysis related list servers.)
Performs related duties and responsibilities, as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant Investigations Division.
Supervision Given
None. Education
Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college, with an emphasis on criminology, social science, statistics or other related field.
Master’s degree in crime analysis or related field preferred.
Experience
One year of experience in the fields of criminal justice, statistical analysis or social science research.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst is preferred.
Driver’s license and good motor vehicle record required.
Work Computer
Telephone
Photocopier
Calculator
Laser Printer
Personal vehicle
Fax machine
Various/Multiple types of Records Management Systems
Software – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), i2 Analyst’s Notebook, ArcView/ArcGIS, BatchGeo, CCIC/NCIC
City of Lakewood’s Statement of Excellence
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Crime Analyst I is a non-sworn support position for the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority - Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force (C-MATT), whose purpose is to provide timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends as it relates to auto thefts and to assist operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aiding the investigative process and providing timely information, which increases the apprehension of offenders and the clearance of cases.
The Crime Analyst I performs routine crime analysis duties, such as developing regular crime and calls for service bulletins; conducting and presenting historical analysis on both general and specific crime and calls for service information; undertaking tactical crime analysis, and assisting with comprehensive research projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops the statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement and education, identification of theft patterns, trends and criminal organizations, and identification of known and repeat offenders. Statistical data collection of the time period between the theft and recovery, as well as the condition of the vehicle once recovered. This information will be analyzed with the identified offender for future needs and dissemination.
Provide statistics and established benchmarks regarding percentage of unrecovered autos. Identify patterns of theft and recovery locations for commonalities and offender localities for investigative purposes.
Develops and maintains Tactical, Strategic, Administrative and Operational analytical capabilities.
This is a multi-jurisdictional taskforce. Must be able to work with others cooperatively.
Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner.
Requires regular and prompt attendance.
Tactical analysis – Develops the capability to internally identify emergent crime patterns and series. Analyzes these tactical activities and contributes to intervention efforts, as well as supporting the investigative functions of the Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force. Uses unrestricted access to information concerning police calls for service, crime reports, cases, arrest records, field interviews, citations, known offender files and other internal police data resources to identify, analyze and resolve criminal activity. Provide investigative support, conduct link analysis and create charts and other investigative diagrams. Researches and tracks modus operandi factors and discerns crime series or patterns by studying and linking common spatial and temporal factors. Keeps C-MATT and other law enforcement personnel informed of potential and actual hazards, crime statistics, patterns and series through daily crime bulletins, special reports, graphs, maps, and memoranda.
Strategic analysis – Develops the capability to internally measure and forecast long-term public safety related activity, as well as the capability of analyzing this activity for the purpose of contributing to problem solving, intervention, and reduction efforts. Provides forecasts and interpretations of future crime statistics. Identifies and recommends methods to develop agency tactics, strategies, and long-range plans for crime control and prevention, to include the concepts of intelligence led policing.
Operational analysis – Develops the capability to support specific police activities by providing information and analysis to which sworn personal (detectives, sergeants, commanders) have no other access and provides decision-supporting intelligence and information which improves police awareness and judgment in a timely and reliable manner. Develop forecasts or predictive analysis on crime trends and series. Uses unrestricted access to information concerning police activity logs, surveillance logs, intelligence files, criminal histories, response plans, emergency operations directives and other internal police data resources. Responds to requests for service by various elements of the Lakewood Police Department and internally initiates projects and provides proactive information and analytical support.
Administrative analysis – Develops the capability to support general police activities by providing information and analysis on police resources and on police actions and their consequences. These tasks include personnel and resource allocation, redistricting, and requests of a political nature.
Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets statistical data from a variety of sources, including offense and arrest reports, census, economic and demographic reports and related data. Uses quantitative and qualitative methodology.
Presents at national, regional and local conferences on Crime Analysis related topics. Provides training to officers and department personnel on the practice and purpose of Crime Analysis.
Presents information to patrol briefings, departments, command staff, city council and public forums.
Uses integrated computer systems to create and access database files and to prepare statistical charts, graphs and exhibits. Project management includes making recommendations for the procurement, integration and implementation of systems analysis and design for new technologies.
Develops and maintains programs which will collect, collate, analyze and disseminate crime activity data, including frequency, geographic factors, victims, targets, suspect descriptors, chronological information, suspect vehicle descriptions, modus operandi factors, potential and actual police hazards, and physical evidence information. Also uses computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze and present data.
Develops automated, regular bulletins and information reports that will handle the majority of routine requests for service
Provides information and maintains liaison among police agencies and other City personnel and the public regarding crime and criminal activities.
Uses established protocol that facilitates requests for support from sworn and civilian staff. The Crime Analyst works with the Public Information Officer on requests from private citizens, media, and other government agencies. Tracks and manages projects to ensure projects are handled in a timely and prioritized manner.
Acts as Police Department liaison on inter- or intra-agency committees and task forces.
Coordinates special projects and assignments as assigned via the chain of command.
Initiates correspondence and memorandum relative to operational and administrative activities.
Provides consultation services to police and City personnel on how to appropriately address and carry out research questions/issues.
Provides information to police, City administration and City Council for decision-making purposes, presents analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums; and participates and provides information to Police and/or City committees.
Conducts comprehensive research projects, including assisting with program evaluation studies and other administrative studies, as assigned.
Provides crime analysis training and presentations to police and City personnel, outside professional groups, and other agencies/individuals/groups visiting C-MATT.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
Utilizes and facilitates the use of intelligence-led policing concepts and principles.
Consults with professional colleagues and maintains specialized skills through completion of appropriate training.
Travels and attends meetings with representatives from other municipalities, county and state agencies to include data collaboration and inter-agency cooperation
Maintain currency and proficiency in requisite Crime Analysis methods, tools and procedures.
Maintains organizational ties to local and national crime analysis associations (e.g. International Association of Crime Analysts, Colorado Crime Analysts Association, crime mapping and crime analysis related list servers.)
Performs related duties and responsibilities, as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant Investigations Division.
Supervision Given
None. Education
Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college, with an emphasis on criminology, social science, statistics or other related field.
Master’s degree in crime analysis or related field preferred.
Experience
One year of experience in the fields of criminal justice, statistical analysis or social science research.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst is preferred.
Driver’s license and good motor vehicle record required.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
Knowledge of computer data systems, statistical analysis, and mapping software programs.
Ability to present facts and render opinions to all levels of a public safety organization. Ability to lead work teams, manage projects as assigned, and develop new programs for public safety benefit. Team facilitation skills required.
Ability to speak in front of large audiences and convey complex concepts and theories clearly and in a credible manner.
Knowledge of principles of statistics and quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, demographic and social variables affecting public safety.
Ability to identify and organize data for analytical purposes and present data in detailed statistical reports or other methods.
Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare sound recommendations.
Ability to handle routine exposure to crime scene details involving graphic content, photographs, and evidence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work with and display sensitivity towards diverse groups of people.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner with public safety personnel.
Ability to schedule work for timely completion with minimum supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills, assertiveness, self-confidence.
Team player and ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
Professional credibility and integrity.
Knowledge of police department files and the relationship between the various databases to formulate computer queries.
Sound understanding of mapping processes and demonstrated ability to operate ESRI’s Geographic Information Systems technology or another GIS software application. Knowledge of cartographic and geographic principles required.
Principles and practices of professional and technical writing. Excellent writing skills, English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to successfully complete an assessment test, polygraph, background investigation, reference checks and hair follicle drug screen.
Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) is a desired qualification.
Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Due to the nature of the work, an employee in this position may be considered essential. Essential personnel are determined by the chain of command, the type of emergency and the human resources needed.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting and Carrying
Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 20 pounds from one location to another.
Body positions
Work is done primarily at a computer work station. Must be able to walk to locations around C-MATT facility and other buildings where meetings and presentations are held. Position requires the ability to input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a consistent daily basis.
Hearing
Must be able to hear the telephone and other audible signals from equipment.
Vision
Employee uses vision to read handwriting, correspondence and other documents and enter data into computer, as well as drive to off-site locations for meetings.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations dealing with crime statistics.
Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports, correspondence and crime bulletins. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Police Department personnel and the general public.
Reasoning
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
Knowledge of computer data systems, statistical analysis, and mapping software programs.
Ability to present facts and render opinions to all levels of a public safety organization. Ability to lead work teams, manage projects as assigned, and develop new programs for public safety benefit. Team facilitation skills required.
Ability to speak in front of large audiences and convey complex concepts and theories clearly and in a credible manner.
Knowledge of principles of statistics and quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, demographic and social variables affecting public safety.
Ability to identify and organize data for analytical purposes and present data in detailed statistical reports or other methods.
Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare sound recommendations.
Ability to handle routine exposure to crime scene details involving graphic content, photographs, and evidence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work with and display sensitivity towards diverse groups of people.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner with public safety personnel.
Ability to schedule work for timely completion with minimum supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills, assertiveness, self-confidence.
Team player and ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
Professional credibility and integrity.
Knowledge of police department files and the relationship between the various databases to formulate computer queries.
Sound understanding of mapping processes and demonstrated ability to operate ESRI’s Geographic Information Systems technology or another GIS software application. Knowledge of cartographic and geographic principles required.
Principles and practices of professional and technical writing. Excellent writing skills, English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to successfully complete an assessment test, polygraph, background investigation, reference checks and hair follicle drug screen.
Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) is a desired qualification.
Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Due to the nature of the work, an employee in this position may be considered essential. Essential personnel are determined by the chain of command, the type of emergency and the human resources needed.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting and Carrying
Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 20 pounds from one location to another.
Body positions
Work is done primarily at a computer work station. Must be able to walk to locations around C-MATT facility and other buildings where meetings and presentations are held. Position requires the ability to input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a consistent daily basis.
Hearing
Must be able to hear the telephone and other audible signals from equipment.
Vision
Employee uses vision to read handwriting, correspondence and other documents and enter data into computer, as well as drive to off-site locations for meetings.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations dealing with crime statistics.
Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports, correspondence and crime bulletins. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Police Department personnel and the general public.
Reasoning
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed on an independent basis under general instruction from the Police Sergeant. Work involves time-related pressures and a critical nature of crime reports, changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and a high volume of work. Work involves extensive police contacts both in the office and in the field.
Occasionally, this person will go to crime scenes/search warrants to obtain details pertaining to their job. This involves exposure to criminal elements, uncomfortable and hazardous work sites, and unpleasant subject matter (e.g., violent crime victims and dead bodies.
EQUIPMENT USEDWork is performed on an independent basis under general instruction from the Police Sergeant. Work involves time-related pressures and a critical nature of crime reports, changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and a high volume of work. Work involves extensive police contacts both in the office and in the field.
Occasionally, this person will go to crime scenes/search warrants to obtain details pertaining to their job. This involves exposure to criminal elements, uncomfortable and hazardous work sites, and unpleasant subject matter (e.g., violent crime victims and dead bodies.
Work Computer
Telephone
Photocopier
Calculator
Laser Printer
Personal vehicle
Fax machine
Various/Multiple types of Records Management Systems
Software – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), i2 Analyst’s Notebook, ArcView/ArcGIS, BatchGeo, CCIC/NCIC
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