Criminal Intelligence Analyst

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Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Typical starting salary: $55,357.53-$71,964.79

Department/Division:

Police Department – Investigations Division

Position Summary:

The Criminal Intelligence Analyst is responsible for applying principles of intelligence research and analysis to interpret information regarding its impact on the criminal investigative process to predict future criminal activity and assisting patrol, investigative, and administrative staff in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention, intervention, and suppression of criminal activities. Duties of this position requires researching, collecting, and organizing crime data and information; entering data into appropriate databases, reviewing and analyzing information; disseminating information within the Urbana Police Department. This is a highly responsible position requiring significant ability to work with a variety of sources, transfer information into computerized form, performing statistical analyses, and creating and presenting reports and findings. Work will be a combination of independent and coordinated effort within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs selected criminal intelligence analyses; compares and analyzes existing criminal activity reports and computer-automated-dispatch (CAD) files to make projections, predictive findings, and recommendations.
• Conducts briefings and presentations of analytical findings and conclusions; may serve as a witness in a court of law.
• Obtains information from department personnel and various other sources; identifies objectives and develops a dissemination plan for the information.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with outside agencies and law enforcement and legal personnel; arranges for case information exchange.
• Prepares case reports, charts and analysis and forwards such work to a supervisor for review and verification; prepares maps and charts such as link analysis, time flow, commodity flow, telephone toll, and other computerized charts to clarify and organize information for further investigation and/or prosecution in criminal court; testifies in court as a witness.
• Coordinates the exchange of interstate and intrastate information pertaining to criminal activity and criminal movement; prepares statistical and analytical reports of intelligence information; researches patterns, structures, trends, and movements of criminal groups or individuals; develops recommendations for subsequent investigation; writes analyses and draws charts and maps to substantiate recommendations.
• Determines structure and operation on a tactical level of street gangs, terrorists, and professional criminals by researching and analyzing intelligence relating to patterns, trends and movements of the groups; prepares time flow, link analysis and other charts to illustrate and clarify the structures and operations of groups.
• Analyzes criminal intelligence information; provides findings and recommendations that assist supervisors and command staff in the deployment of departmental resources.
• Provides the information and analysis findings in a format that allows for its use by all appropriate personnel and divisions of the Department.
• Works cooperatively with a variety of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal prosecution professionals.
• Serves as a technical expert and testifies in court proceedings.
• Maintains maximum security of confidential materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Computer Sciences, Data Analytics, Research Methodology, Sociology, Psychology or related behavioral or data sciences major from an accredited university or college
• One year of practical or professional experience performing research and statistical analysis. A master’s degree in the above-referenced areas may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one within fifteen (15) days of employment.
• L.E.A.D.S. certification within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain and retain security clearance with appropriate law enforcement information sources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing research and statistical analysis for a law enforcement agency.
• Certification as a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst through the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), or International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) Certification.
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of data visualization software (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS Dashboards, etc.).

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.

To Apply:

Click the following link https://www.applitrack.com/urbanaillinois/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=485&ref= . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.

Selection Process:

The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: rsturner@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.    

What happens after I submit my application?

You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.

The Organization

The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us.

About the Urbana Community

Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started!

Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.

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