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Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Analyst Academy
Because of the confidential and sensitive name of information handled, successful completion of a polygraph and background investigation is required. Knowledge of principles and application of mathematics, statistics and logic. Ability to research principles and techniques such as quantitative and qualitative analysis. Knowledge of principles and practices of professional and technical writing. Knowledge of basic police methods and procedures along with modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of general computer functions and PC computer software applications. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding
use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Job Description
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
This position involves analysis duties such as developing regular crime and calls for service bulletins; conducting and presenting historical analysis on both general and specific crime and calls for service information; analyzing data for crime trends, undertaking tactical crime analysis, assisting with comprehensive research projects, and providing real time support for the Real Time Crime Center. Position is accountable for receiving, analyzing, and collating raw criminal data and producing accurate trends, reports, and information to assist with crime prevention. Work is performed under general direction.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Develop and maintain Tactical, Strategic, Administrative and Operational analytical capabilities. Conduct statistical, strategic, and tactical crime analyses and plans, identifying current crime series and hot spots. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and on-request reports.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels and units of the department. Provide information to police and city administration for decision making purposes, present analysis, and statistics in various internal and external forums. Provide a forecast of trends to aid in staffing and deployment of police personnel.
- Perform confidential analytical work in the review, examination, and compilation of highly sensitive and complex data regarding criminal activities and investigations.
- Develop and maintain highly complex databases, maps, charts, and reports utilizing state of the art spreadsheet, database, GIS mapping and link analysis software applications.
- Create maps, tables, charts, and graphs and perform analysis to demonstrate relationships between entities and events.
- Conduct weekly, monthly, annual, and on-request briefings and presentations of analytical findings and conclusions utilizing prepared maps, tables, charts, and graphs indicating criminal trends and provide analysis and explanations for these trends, as well as other correlations and indicators.
- Develop statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement, and education, identify crime patterns, trends, and criminal organizations, and identify known and repeat offenders.
- Recognize and identify conditions, trends, and patterns in area of specialization.
- Create clearly written and effective reports and bulletins and other analytical products.
- Monitor local, regional, and national crime trends. Forecast criminal trends based on computer analyses of current and past criminal activity.
- Attend regional meetings of law enforcement personnel and other conferences to share information on crime series, patterns, new methodologies, and developing tools.
- Acts as liaison between local, state, tribal, or federal agencies and groups.
- Collect and organize criminal information from all available resources including the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), field interview reports, intelligence sources, other agencies, and media. Crime bulletins: review of crime reports and supplements, informational surveys, and retrieval of crime information to study and analyze past and existing crime series patterns and trends.
- Analyze known offenders' MO's and establish timelines to perform suspect / crime correlation to provide suspect leads and targets for surveillance or directed patrol.
- Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
- Oversee the website administration for investigative tools utilized by the department.
- Monitors the Real Time Crime Center workstation while monitoring and viewing multiple computer/camera screens.
- Receives, evaluates, and transmits information via telephone, computer, and multi-channel radio, frequently involving emergency and critical situations affecting human welfare and safety.
- Subject to work overtime, being held over or called back to work for disasters, local emergencies, or special events.
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Behavioral or Social Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Geographic Information Systems or a closely related field; and
- Three (3) years of satisfactory full-time experience in the analysis and/or research of data related to crime, criminals, criminal intelligence, and/or other social sciences in a police, judicial, or other criminal justice setting.
- A passing score on pre-employment test.
or
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in any field and successful completion of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Analyst Academy
- A passing score on pre-employment test
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Behavioral or Social Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Geographic Information Systems or a closely related field; and preferably one of the following:
- One (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience in the analysis and/or research of data related to crime, criminals, criminal intelligence, and/or other social sciences in a police, judicial, or other criminal justice setting; or
- Post-graduate studies from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Behavioral or Social Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Geographic Information Systems or a closely related field.
- A passing score on pre-employment test.
Because of the confidential and sensitive name of information handled, successful completion of a polygraph and background investigation is required. Knowledge of principles and application of mathematics, statistics and logic. Ability to research principles and techniques such as quantitative and qualitative analysis. Knowledge of principles and practices of professional and technical writing. Knowledge of basic police methods and procedures along with modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of general computer functions and PC computer software applications. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding
use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, drive, stand and reach above shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside and occasionally outside. Works both closely with others and works alone
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change. By signing below, I am indicating I have read and concur with the above description of my job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, drive, stand and reach above shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside and occasionally outside. Works both closely with others and works alone
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change. By signing below, I am indicating I have read and concur with the above description of my job.