Crime Analyst

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Job Title:

Crime Analyst

Department:

Administration and Planning | DPS University Police

Job Description
Analyzes both on-campus and University District crime data and statistics to forecast and report information regarding potential crime hot spots. Determines whether a crime pattern is present. Reviews police reports for trends and potential threats to be mitigated and to make command staff aware of incidents of significance. Assists with accreditation compliance documentation, including statistics and analysis required for annual accreditation reports. Assists division with Clery Act compliance by compiling statistics and identifying crimes or crime trends that need to be considered for timely warnings. Prepares crime pattern advisories and crime strategy reports to law enforcement personnel and security information analysts in the RTCC. Prepares statistical maps and charts for inclusion in presentations and crime strategy and analysis reports. Prepares information and intelligence bulletins. Operates computers and accesses databases and records systems to retrieve, sort and compile information and intelligence. Attends and participates in crime strategy meetings with division and department personnel. Collaborates with crime/intelligence analysts from other agencies. Utilizes social media accounts for identifying, monitoring and assessing the development of threats to the safety of the public and/or law enforcement personnel. Monitors potential threats associated with specific university events. Attends training to remain current in field of crime analysis and threat assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, political science, public administration or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Ability to use analytical and statistical research methods to draw valid conclusions is required. No conviction record for felony or crime of moral turpitude or domestic violence. Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance. Valid driver’s license required. Master’s degree desired. 12 months experience conducting research and organizing data from various sources and 12 months experience working in public safety or related field desired.. Knowledge of Ohio criminal law desired. Experience maintaining and tracking files desired.

Unusual Working Conditions

Subject to 24-hour call in. May work some evenings and weekends based on need at major events such as large demonstrations, home football games and concerts.

This position is identified as an “Essential” position, whose presence is required regardless of the existence of an emergency condition, and whose absence from duty could endanger the safety and well-being of the campus population and/or physical plant.

Additional Information:

Function – Business Planning and Operations

Sub Function – Reporting and Analytics

Band – Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level – S2 Experience

The target hiring range for this job profile is $58,700 - $77,200. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Blankenship Hall (0360)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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