Real Time Crime Center Analyst

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Norfolk is approximately 66 square miles with a population of 244,000 and growing. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. 

 

The City of Norfolk’s Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Real Time Crime Center Analyst. Real Time Crime Analyst furnish situational awareness to officers as they respond to calls for service and provide investigative support.  The incumbent will work monitoring video cameras and dispatching assistance as required. 

• Monitors and operates and integrated computer system that combines live camera feeds, computer aided dispatch and the police radio system.
• Identify activity or behavior which necessitates a police response, such as criminal activity in progress, crowd monitoring, and traffic accidents/congestion. 
• Observes in progress calls for service to provide additional information, direct additional resources as needed, to track evolving situations, identification of possible suspects, and suspect vehicles. locating fleeing suspects, and relay information when on-scene personnel are unable to do so.  
• Perform technology-based investigative work in real-time to support communications, dispatch of calls for service and the response to those calls by public safety units; monitors camera systems and license plate readers relating to in progress situations and communicate with police resources utilizing police radios, phones, and the computer aided dispatch system. 
• Review archived camera feeds, license plate data and other digital evidence to assist officers/investigators in solving crime. 
• Collects relevant information and make timely decisions central to police responses while working in a multifaceted technology driven environment. 
• Provide court testimony when necessary. 
• Answers phone calls to assist with any information or technical issues and questions. 
• Maintains daily, weekly, or monthly operational reports. 
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data for preparing reports. 
• Performs other duties as assigned based on current workload and department needs.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operations, technical, or office processes.  Knowledge is normally acquired through two years of college resulting in an Associate's degree or equivalent.

Retired police officer or considerable work in a law enforcement agency.  Or at least two years of experience in the Public Safety fields of Police and/or Fire-Rescue, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Ability to prepare and clear comprehensive reports. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. 
• Ability to evaluate crime trends, keep up with current information, perform security assessment, and identify community concerns. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
• Knowledge of word processing and linking software.
• Knowledge of criminal theory and practice, police department organization structure, and reporting system protocols.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and organization functions of the City of Norfolk to include the police department. 
• Knowledge of geographic and socioeconomic layout of the City of Norfolk. 
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with criminal activity. 

U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized) 

Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments; $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period and/or recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

Salary : $64,296 - $105,126