Crime Analyst

Introduction

This is an exciting civilian position within the Crime Analysis Unit of the New Haven Police Department. Work involves the use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), statistical analysis, and an understanding of problem-analysis and community policing to process and analyze crime information in an automated form.

Utilize your background in criminal justice and GIS tools & methodologies to analyze and interpret crime-related data, patterns, and trends within New Haven geographical areas. The work of the Crime Analyst enhances the capabilities of the New Haven Police Department to respond to and to prevent crime, contributing to safer and more secure communities.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Extracts, organizes and analyzes police CAD records (Computer Aided Dispatch) and Records Management Systems (RMS) of crime incidents to monitor crime trends, patterns, series, hotspots, etc for police personnel activities.
• Prepares basic crime related and other maps utilizing geographic information systems (GIS).
• Performs association link analysis and other techniques by drawing data from departmental, private and other sources to form information on groups and their inter- and intra-relationships.
• Prepares written reports of crime trends and problems using appropriate charts, maps, and matrixes with respect to criminal activities and trends for police administration, investigations and patrol operations, block watches and district managers’ community meetings.
• Monitors camera feeds and associated tools within the Investigative Services Division.
• Responds to ad hoc requests from the Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs and District Managers for meetings and briefings.
• Provide analytical support for investigations of criminal activity including link charting, flow charting, event charting, phone toll analysis, NIBIN link or other forms of investigative analysis.
• Develop, use, and maintain datasets in support of crime analysis and reporting; audit and maintain quality control of crime analysis data through accurate data documentation.
• Evaluate, organize, and analyze data and information in ongoing criminal investigations to aid investigators by utilizing specialized computer hardware and software.
• Prepares analytical reports and recommend investigative direction. Prepare and disseminates requisite crime analysis reports as requested including link analysis charts, network analysis charts, timelines, call data record maps, and crime bulletins.
• Present report, results, and recommendations to officers, investigators, command staff, partner agencies, trial, and/or advisory community groups.
• Assists in the identification of suspects and case clearance by identifying, studying, and analyzing various patterns of criminal activity.
  
  

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, geographic information systems, social science, geography, or related fields. Graduate degree plus three years of experience in data collection, statistical analysis and mapping are preferred.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

Or, any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Extensive working and/or academic knowledge of one or more GIS applications, (ESRI products preferred) and use of investigative software such as IBM i2 Analyst Notebook and NESS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access and strong understanding of statistics and reporting using such statistical packages such as Excel, Tableau software, and i2 Analyst Notebook.
• Understanding of analytical techniques and research methods, crime theory, and process evaluation. Real-world experience with complex problem-analysis or intelligence-analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of Police Department organization and operations
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in data collection and crime analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Experience working/presenting to sworn staff at all levels preferred.
  
  

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must obtain COLLECT certification during probationary period and maintain throughout employment.
  
  

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund, "Tested" position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.

The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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