Performs intermediate-level professional work to assist Saint Paul Police operations personnel in the identification of crime trends and the identification of criminal offenders and/or criminal networks. Identifies trends, patterns, series, hotspots, and investigative leads from a variety of sources. Analyzes tactical information to link offenders and crime information, providing investigative leads and timely intelligence to field units. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the technical supervision of a unit supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May guide or orient lower-level support, technical, or professional staff.
TYPICAL DUTIES (EXAMPLES MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL DUTIES PERFORMED):
Conducts tactical crime analyses, identifying current and historical crime patterns, assessing offender risk level, and identifying past and forecasting future patterns in criminal activity. Provides accurate, timely, and relevant analysis of crime patterns for investigative purposes.
Compiles, manipulates, analyzes, and presents data to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventive enforcement and education, identification of criminal organizations, and identification of known and repeat offenders using a variety of resources including software and computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, geographic information systems, and statistical applications. Writes SQL statements.
Prepares reports, tactical action plans, and presentations using maps, charts, crime bulletins, statistics, and graphs to inform department staff of past, present, and future crime patterns as well as other correlations and indicators to support the efforts of an investigation. Creates crime maps using geographic information systems (GIS).
Provides case support including developing suspect leads, locating addresses, vehicles, and associates of known offenders; identifying suspects, victims, and associated cases; searching databases for relevant information; developing crime and calls for service bulletins.
Analyzes and creates profiles of arrestees and known offender modus operandi and establishes timelines to perform suspect and crime correlation to provide suspect leads and targets for surveillance or directed patrol.
Researches literature on methodology and police issues, and makes appropriate recommendations for improvements in crime analysis practices.
Provides recommendations to administration and command staff regarding the use of analytical products for intelligence-led policing, preventive enforcement, and informed decision making.
COMPETENCIES (NOT LISTED IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Technical Expertise
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the principles, theories, terms, procedures, and practices of crime analysis. Applies these techniques and principles to resolve routine and complex problems associated with the work.
Demonstrates an ability to conduct research and statistical analysis to respond to department requests and provide crime data.
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of software applications pertaining to the work being performed. Uses software applications, office equipment, and related tools to carry out routine to difficult work assignments.
Demonstrates an ability to identify risks and liability implications and refer complex issues to supervisory personnel.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Demonstrates an advanced ability to independently initiate, plan, and coordinate multiple projects ranging from routine to more complex.
Demonstrates an ability to conduct research, analyze information, and resolve complex work related issues.
Demonstrates an advanced ability to make decisions independently and as a part of the team. Displays an understanding of specific roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the organization.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and provide results.
Communication
Demonstrates an advanced ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and interact tactfully in a work group or with the public. Works collaboratively with sworn and non-sworn personnel, other City staff, and the public.
Demonstrates an advanced ability to present data to officers and department leadership to prevent crime and apprehend offenders.
Demonstrates an ability to follow oral and written instructions, and communicate with supervisors and coworkers. Interacts and communicates effectively, tactfully, and respectfully through clear speech and concise writing.
Demonstrates an advanced ability to support the crime analysis team effort by communicating and coordinating with internal staff and team members to effectively prioritize assigned tasks.
Teamwork, Leadership, and Management
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the Police Department mission and vision and applies those principles to daily work. Supports team goals by suggesting improvements to the policy standards and encouraging co-workers to meet and exceed the standards.
Demonstrates effective membership and leadership of a work group by accepting assignments willingly and completing assignments within agreed upon time lines.
Demonstrates an ability to understand team member roles and responsibilities, support the team, and anticipate how to effectively work together to accomplish assignments.
Customer Service
Demonstrates a commitment to quality customer service by use of the City's customer service philosophies and standards. Exhibits a commitment to continuous customer service improvement.
Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the diversity of the community, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals who may have a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Statistics, Research Methodology, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field AND one year of law enforcement, military, government, or business intelligence experience related to the duties of the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Professional Employees Association - Employee Group 06, Grade 015.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions are aligned with Typical Duties.
