Police Statistical Research Aide

About This Position

The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence.

Join our team as a Police Statistical Research Aide and play a crucial role in shaping public safety! As a key player in supporting crime analysts and officers, you'll dive into exciting, real-world research projects that directly impact crime-fighting strategies. You'll be responsible for gathering and analyzing data from a range of advanced, computerized databases, while creating dynamic reports, graphs, and maps using cutting-edge software tools. Your work will inform critical decisions for a variety of stakeholders, from local businesses to law enforcement officers, and even City Council and the media!

You'll be the go-to person for producing insightful reports on crime patterns and trends, updating hot spot maps, and maintaining essential reference maps that define precinct, beat, and council district boundaries. This is your chance to make a real difference in your community by providing the data-driven insights that help drive smarter crime prevention strategies.

If you are detail-oriented, passionate about research, and eager to contribute to public safety, we want you on our team! Apply today and help us create a safer city for everyone.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of Oracle/SQL language a plus.'
  
  
  

Familiarity With

• General crime analysis principles, research methodology, and statistical techniques.
• Various crime classification systems (e.g., UCR SRS, UCR NIBRS, and ARS).
• Hexagon InPursuit record management system (RMS) version 12.7 or newer.
  
  
  

Ability To

• Gain proficiency in various document review tools and software programs and to adapt to frequently changing technology.
• Work in a team environment.
• Review information on computer monitors for extended periods of time.
  
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $20.51 to $35.08 per hour.

Hiring Range: $20.51 to $23.74 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits .

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience performing clerical duties.
• One year of experience working with computer data systems involving criminal justice statistics and reports.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here .
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Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with public safety computer applications including police RMS and CAD systems, COPLINK, etc.
• Advanced computer and software skills relevant to statistical reporting and crime analysis (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, ESRI GIS applications, SAP Crystal Reports, I2 Analyst Notebook, Adobe products, etc.).
• Experience researching and analyzing data in various formats and database environments.
• Experience with conducting basic statistical analysis on data, preparing reports that include charts and graphs, and/or presenting findings in writing and/or in person.
• Crime analysis training (e.g. classes from the IACA or AACA, Alpha Group, other crime analysis certificate programs, intern experience in a crime analysis unit, etc.).
• Experience reviewing law enforcement or military reports to assist with data collection, error identification, and/or crime trend research and analysis efforts.
  
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 12, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Police Statistical Research Aide, JC:01280, ID# 56626, 01/30/2025, USM, iMN, Benefits:003

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