What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Research Analyst- Job ID 83153 position at State Of Minnesota Department of Public Safety?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
The Criminal Justice Research Analyst will contribute to the work of Minnesota’s Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) under the direction of the Research & Training Director, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) at the Department of Public Safety. Each state has a federally supported SAC whose mission is to collect and analyze data relating to crime and the juvenile and criminal justice systems, provide accurate information and analysis on emerging and critical issues, and support informed policy and grantmaking decisions. This position will also support the work of OJP units and offices as it relates to research and evaluation.
Primary duties will include working independently and with research team members and diverse stakeholders to design and conduct quantitative and mixed methods research studies; data collection, analysis, and management; program evaluation; literature and policy review; research dissemination tasks; and technical assistance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To ensure proper crediting, please include a cover letter and ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each position held.
- Three
- 3) years of research experience collecting, analyzing, and managing data in criminal and juvenile justice, public health, public policy, social science, or related area.
- Ability to design and conduct quantitative and mixed methods research studies, including the ability to independently conduct basic to advanced statistical analyses and effectively use statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata, SPSS).
- Ability to manage datasets of varying sizes, including the ability to merge datasets, and extract and clean raw administrative data, and the ability to conduct survey research in accordance with established research protocols.
- Ability to communicate research findings to a variety of audiences in a clear and concise manner (e.g., through technical reports, visuals, policy briefs, presentations).
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Applicants who meet the above qualifications will be further evaluated on :
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following :
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components :
1) criminal history
2) reference check
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http : / / www.mn.gov / careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.
About Public Safety Dept
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal : Building a safer Minnesota.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include :
Fertility care, including IVF
Support to help you reach your career goals :
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work / life support :
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union / collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Company Description
When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.
Company Description
When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.
