Crime Analyst, Level I

• Applicants must be permanent in the title of Crime Analyst, reachable on the current civil service list, or have filed for the recent civil service exam.
  
  

Please include this information in your cover letter and be prepared to show proof of filing.

Job Description:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Office of the Chief of Crime Control Strategies is seeking Crime Analysts to perform in depth and sophisticated analysis of precinct crime conditions and author reports for this office and their respective precinct and borough commanders. Crime Analysts support crime analysis at precincts and boroughs citywide.

Crime Analysts Assigned To Crime Control Strategies Have The Responsibility Of Performing In-depth And Sophisticated Analysis Of Precinct Crime Conditions And Authoring Reports For This Office, Their Assigned Precinct And Respective Borough Commanders. Crime Analysts Support Crime Analysis At Precincts And Boroughs City-wide. Under Supervision, The Selected Crime Analysts Will:

• Perform confidential analytical work by reviewing, examining and compiling highly sensitive and complex data regarding criminal activities and investigations.
• Maintain highly complex data bases, maps, charts and reports utilizing state of the art spreadsheets, databases, GIS mapping and link analysis software applications.
• Create tables, charts and graphs and perform analysis to demonstrate relationships between entities and events. Produce computer generated maps displaying criminal activity.
• Develop statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement and education; identifying patterns, trends and criminal organizations. Identify known and repeat offenders.
• Recognize and identify conditions, trends, and patterns in area of areas of specialization.
  
  

WORK LOCATION:

Various locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be permanent in the title of Crime Analyst, reachable on the current civil service list, or have filed for the recent civil service exam.
  
  

Please include this information in your cover letter and be prepared to show proof of filing.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and un-emancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research or a closely related field; and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in the analysis and/or research of data related to crime, criminals, criminal intelligence, and/or other social sciences in a police, judicial, or other criminal justice setting; or
• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research or a closely related field; and a Master’s degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research or a closely related field.
  
  

Special Note:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, three additional years of full time qualifying experience as described in (1) above; or two years of full time qualifying experience as a Crime Analyst Assignment Level I.

Special Note:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, five additional years of full time qualifying experience as described in (1) above, or two years of full time qualifying experience as a Crime Analyst Assignment Level II.

Preferred Skills

The Crime Analyst must have strong communication (oral, written and visual), creative and analytical skills as well as great technical/computer skills Analyst needs to be able to locate & interpret data and must be able to repackage and present it in a way that can be easily understood by others. They should have a passion for research and a genuine desire to assist and support law enforcement in preventing and solving crimes.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.