Crime Intelligence Analyst

The Crime Intelligence Analyst is a full performance level position responsible for professional, administrative and technical work within the Police Department under the supervision of the Intelligence Led Policing Manager. The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs work extracting, collecting, collating, and analyzing open source, incident, intelligence and traffic data to disseminate actionable intelligence products relating to criminal activity, crime trends and problems, and patterns based on spatial analysis (dealing with geographic locations), temporal analysis (dealing with time frames), and modus operandi (dealing with criminal behavior). The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs other related work as required.TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:Uses crime data, intelligence and knowledge of police programs and patrol activities to identify opportunities for proactive policing efforts and effective resource allocation.Analyzes police incident reports to determine the type of crime, suspect(s) description, geographical location, time of occurrence, method of operation, vehicles and type of stolen property in support of patrol and investigative activities.Runs criminal history checks on subjects who were field interviewed by officers and people arrested for criminal activity.Prepares and disseminates actionable intelligence reports and crime bulletins both internally and externally in a timely and understandable format either orally or in writing/electronically.Provides recommendations or strategies to be used for apprehending criminals in the form of directed patrol recommendations; extra surveillance, stakeouts, etc.Participates in the investigative process through analytical examination of data and intelligence, preparing demonstrative evidence products for court as needed, and identifying case linkages in support of successful prosecution.Presents crime analysis related intelligence in an effective format by using Geographic Information System (GIS) to plot areas of criminal activity, calls for service, incident report locations and/or accidents.Prepares for and actively participates in briefings for command staff, road patrol, and investigative personnel as needed.Responds to personnel requests for tactical, administrative and strategic analysis to include area analysis studies, background studies, statistical information, and any other studies on demand.Coordinates and participates in regional intelligence meetings.Identifies and monitors prolific offender activities.Conducts open source research and data analysis of social media for potential criminal activity and/or threats to the community.Forecasts crime sprees and communicates findings to direct proactive patrol efforts.Reviews video evidence.Highlights active warrants and repeat offenders for operational personnel.Monitors pawnshop activity and online resources for evidence/stolen property, provides analysis of possible flow of stolen property.Participates in Intelligence Led Policing efforts.Supports crime prevention officers in meetings with community groups and other City agencies.Keeps abreast of criminal investigative techniques and the Department's reporting procedures through maintaining a close working relationship with officers and investigators.Routinely confers and collaborates with other Crime Intelligence Analysts within the Department and within the region to discuss, determine, review and identify crime trends, series and patterns and to resolve problems.RELATED TASKS:The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs related tasks as required.The Crime Intelligence Analyst must have a thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of crime analysis and criminal behavior. The analyst must have a thorough knowledge of standards and methods of statistics and research techniques used to conduct statistical analysis and determine criminal patterns. The analyst must have the ability to acquire and maintain general knowledge of department policy and criminal investigation techniques. The analyst must have the ability to acquire competent excellence in the use of departmental computer applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the most current version of Microsoft Office Suite, open source searching and departmental reporting systems to assist in the analysis function. The analyst must have the ability to determine pertinent information to extract from police systems and open source to analyze statistical data in order to draw sound conclusions. The analyst must have the ability to prioritize and keep accurate and detailed records. The analyst must have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and respectfully, both orally and in writing, with law enforcement personnel and the public.An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in statistics, crime or intelligence analysis, criminology, research methodology, or other closely related field. Four (4) years of experience collecting and analyzing data and/or intelligence in a law enforcement environment. Two (2) years of the required experience may be supplemented by a Bachelors Degree in coursework of the same.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The analyst must have a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. The analyst must successfully complete a criminal history background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment. The analyst must attain their FCIC and NCIC certificate within the first six months of employment. The analyst must begin the International Association of Crime Analysts Certified Law Enforcement Analyst examination process within 12 months of employment.BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:Criminal Background CheckEmployment VerificationReference ChecksMotor Vehicles Report (MVR) CheckWorkers' CompensationCertification/License VerificationCredit CheckFingerprintingPolygraphNeighborhood CheckPhysicalDrug and Alcohol Screen

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