What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRIME ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN position at City of Visalia?
THE DIVISION
The Operations Support Division of the Police Department consists of the Investigations Bureau and Special Enforcement Bureau. The Crime Analysis Technician is part of the Crime Analysis Unit which operates within the Investigations Division.
THE POSITION
A Crime Analysis Technician will be the primary source of department crime statistics. They are responsible for maintaining thorough databases and providing detailed reports to various department personnel. The job duties of a Crime Analysis Technician are highly variable, and the ideal candidate must be adaptable. The Crime Analysis Unit works with large amounts of crime data and the Crime Analysis Technician must be able to effectively compile large quantities of data into clear, concise reports. A Crime Analysis Technician also provides case support to detectives within the investigative units and works closely with outside agencies.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Visalia Police Department is looking for a professional candidate who must possess a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have excellent time management. The candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and personnel from outside agencies. In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, initiative, adaptability, and resourcefulness. The work involves high frequency contact with Command Staff requiring the candidate to have good interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge, skill and abilities would be:
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, preferably in law enforcement, performing technical, analytical, statistical and administrative duties.
- Specialized training in police crime analysis and reporting is desirable.
- Equivalent to graduation with a degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, with major work in criminal justice, mathematics, statistics or a closely related field is desirable.
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Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job-related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $5,215-$6,556
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more
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COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $62,583 - $78,677