What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Investigation Analyst position at Town of Smyrna, TN?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Smyrna, TN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00730

Department : Police

Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

PAY & BENEFITS :

Hiring Range : $65,333 - $71,866

Full Range : $65,333 - $98,916

In addition to the base salary, this full-time position is eligible for an annual performance bonus as well as a longevity bonus.

BENEFITS : Paid Holidays : 13 days

Paid Time Off : 0-4 years of service = 23 days (7.08 hours per pay period)

Longevity Bonus : Based on Years of Service

Merit Pay : Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)

Town Paid Benefits Include :

Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
Retirement Match
Education Reimbursement
Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access

Insurance Premium Costs (includes vision & dental)

HSA : $15.24 single $104.93 family

OAP : $20.40 single $140.18 family

Description :

The Police Crime and Intelligence Analyst will support law enforcement efforts by analyzing crime data, identifying trends, and providing actionable intelligence to assist in crime prevention, intervention, and investigation. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to public safety. The analyst will work closely with law enforcement personnel, using various software platforms and databases to compile, analyze, and report on criminal activity. Reports to Administrative Captain.

The position will have a strong emphasis on administrative and strategic analysis, focusing on long-term crime trends, resource allocation, and organizational support to enhance law enforcement operations and policy development

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Collect, analyze, and interpret crime data from multiple sources.

Identify and report on crime patterns, trends, and hotspots.

Prepare detailed analytical reports, bulletins, and maps for dissemination to law enforcement officers and management.

Develop and maintain databases and other information systems to track criminal activity.

Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and analysts to share information and best practices.

Provide support for ongoing investigations by generating leads and intelligence assessments.

Present findings and recommendations to law enforcement personnel, management, and community stakeholders.

Assist in strategic planning and resource allocation by providing data-driven insights.

Maintains knowledge of principles and practices of Crime Analysis and Criminal Intelligence, Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Manipulates, manages, queries, and summarizes raw data from Smyrna Police Department data sources such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Calls-for-Service Data, Records Management System (RMS) Crime and Arrest Data, and other various datasets from internal and external sources.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a valid state-issued Driver's License

US Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Data Science, Statistics, GIS or any degree requiring quantitative and / or qualitative research preferred.

Desired Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization techniques.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.

Preferred Certifications

Completion of a basic Crime and Intelligence Analysis course .

Certification from the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) or International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA).

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification.

Relevant certifications in data analysis or related fields.

Previous Experience in the following preferred

Experience in crime analysis, law enforcement, or a related field.

Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools.

Familiarity with criminal justice information systems and databases.

Experience in preparing and presenting analytical reports to various audiences.

Software Platforms Necessary to Understand and / or Use Proficiently :

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).

Crime analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, CrimeStat).

Database management systems (e.g., SQL, Access).

Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Law enforcement databases and information systems (e.g., NCIC, RMS, CAD).

Google Suite (e.g., Sheets, Docs, Slides, Maps).

Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

The Town of Smyrna offers a generous benefit package for its Full-Time employees which can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Please Note : Part-time Positions are not eligible for employee benefits.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Data Science, Statistics, GIS OR any degree requiring quantitative and / or qualitative research?

Do you currently possess a VALID STATE-issued Driver's License?

Are you a US Citizen or do you possess a current permanent resident card?

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Salary : $65,333 - $98,916

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