Police Analyst

Rate of Pay: $21.77 - $24.83

Status: Open Until Filled

This is a civilian position within the Marietta Police Department that reports through the Investigative Services Division chain of command and is assigned to the Cyber Unit. This position is responsible for crime analysis and cyber intelligence. Key functions include evaluating crime patterns, providing crime statistics upon request, utilizing online resources to gather information and monitoring online sources for illegal activity within the City of Marietta.

• Performs statistical and analytical research involving the use of various computer statistical programs for quantitative analysis of crime statistics. Provides statistical reports as directed from the Police Chiefs Office as requested for the City Manager, City Council, city departments, law enforcement agencies, community groups and the public.
• Gathers and analyzes crime data for crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlations, target suspect profiles, and crime forecasting. Establishes methods to gather data from a large variety of sources and systems. Analyze the accuracy and reliability of crime data collection and analysis sources and develop more effective methods and sources.
• Conducts quantitative analysis to forecast future crime occurrences by crime type and target location which will be used to effectively direct the law enforcement efforts in all communities.
• Creates, prepares and reviews various crime analysis. and intelligence documents (e.g., weekly/monthly reports, articles for publication, bulletins, training material, memos, letters, web pages, maps, etc.) to disseminate information.
• Makes presentations to police personnel, members of the community and outside agencies as assigned.
• Coordinates with outside law enforcement agencies the exchange of data to identify cross-jurisdictional crimes.
• Submits updated crime information to the command staff on serious crime and crime patterns in a timely manner, as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual report of criminal activity to supervisors for completion of CALEA required reports.
• Researches, analyzes, evaluates and correlates criminal intelligence information in order to determine source reliability, content validity and potential truthfulness using internet and social media technologies; to develop investigative leads and links; and to distinguish patterns and trends.
• Organizes and maintains sensitive, non-sensitive and open-source case data and/or files into logical, concise and understandable order for retrieval if further analysis is needed.
• Assists in the design, testing and/or maintenance of operational databases, analytical software, hardware and peripheral equipment to enhance the quality of work product, improve productivity and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Monitors relevant social media and other online websites on a daily or information concerning past and potential future local crime and events. Alerts the designated representative of the Investigative Services Division and/or Patrol Division of emergent criminal or event information.
• Submits updated crime information to the command staff on serious crime and crime patterns in a timely manner, as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of criminal activity to supervisors for completion of CALEA required reports.
• Assists recruiters with cyber-vetting job applicants.
• Required to appear in court when subpoenaed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to those who completed coursework in quantitative analysis, statistics, and research methods, and have a minimum of one-year related research experience.
• Excellent knowledge and skill in researching internet sites, including social media, and mining information to collect pertinent criminal justice/law enforcement information for investigative research purposes, and to perform internet searches of police department applicants for vetting purposes.
• Excellent knowledge and skill applying statistical programs such as SPSS or SAS and spreadsheet programs including M S EXCEL, and the ability to learn ACCESS as needed.
• Ability to utilize public safety computer systems such as OSSI, L-3, TLO and other such systems.
• Ability to create analytical summary reports, "hot spot' maps, matrices, spreadsheets and investigative intelligence bulletins.
• Ability to attend meetings and perform liaison activities with other national/regional crime analysis groups while maintaining a working relationship with other local jurisdictions crime analysts; attend Investigative Division meetings and Uniform Patrol Division roll call briefings as needed to facilitate the flow of information.
• Ability to use mapping programs such as ARC VIEW to generate maps and create basic plot point (i.e. community zones, crime incidences, police routes, etc.).
• Ability to respond to citizen requests for maps and information on crime statistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to include composing written recommendations and making public presentations using MS Power Point or methods.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with department personnel, other city/BLW employees, and representatives with other law enforcement agencies, community groups and the public.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information.
• Ability to organize projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to become GCIC certified within one year of hire date.
• Ability to become a Georgia POST certified Crime Analyst within one year of hire

Disclaimer

Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.