GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, compiles, enters, maintains, integrates, analyzes and reports findings on crime and other related statistical data and information; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this class is responsible for compiling, maintaining, analyzing and integrating crime and other related statistical data and information for the police department to aid in determining crime patterns, trends and "hot spots," as well as to provide management with specific information to assist in department planning purposes.

Crime Statistical Analyst is distinguished from the Management Analyst in that an incumbent in the former class primarily focuses on compiling and analyzing technical and specialized statistical data and information associated with crime, while an incumbent in the latter develops reports and recommendations on a wide array of subjects requiring the compilation and analyses of a diverse data and information, ranging in degree of complexity and scope.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Compiles, organizes and reviews raw data from crime reports and other law enforcement documents; enters raw data into appropriate databases and generates resulting statistical reports; reviews, analyzes, investigates and integrates statistical information; determines and makes conclusions regarding patterns, trends,"hot spots," suspects, etc.; develops recommendations for appropriate police department responses, to include planning, tactical or preventive deployment. Communicates and reports statistical information, findings or recommendations to management, City police force, the media and other police agencies; within specified guidelines, writes and distributes bulletins to patrol and investigative officers, the media and other law enforcement agencies; develops and presents a monthly overview of criminal activity to Chief of Police and other Command Staff members; creates weekly burglary maps and spreadsheet for the media and City Council; designs and updates Crime Analyst web page; as requested and within department guidelines, compiles and distributes statistical information to Peoria citizens and businesses; develops other reports, charts and maps as directed. As assigned, plans, organizes, and conducts special crime and related statistical studies and projects to provide senior management with accurate, complete data to aid in future planning and decision making; determines analytical techniques and information-gathering processes and obtains necessary information and data for analyses; identifies problems, trends, patterns and issues; develops presentation materials and reports to management on findings. As requested by officers and other agency requests for information, compiles, reviews, analyzes or integrates data from AS400 calls for service and Uniform Crime Reporting data and distributes information to those parties. Develops, maintains and utilizes a geocodable mapping system to track and analyze suspect and criminal activity; analyzes, stores, retrieves and manipulates spatial data and creates crime maps that provide officers with visual images of criminal activity and locations of crimes and suspects. Enters data into and maintains the Registered Sex Offender database; reviews and analyzes data as necessary and develops conclusions; reports trends and patterns to appropriate parties. Maintains working relationships with other law enforcement agencies to provide and obtain information; keeps abreast of current trends in field of responsibility by researching and reviewing professional literature and participating in professional crime analyst organizations; represents the City by serving and participating on various committees with other law enforcement personnel; attends and actively participates in all required department, City and external meetings. Researches and advises senior management on needs and requirements of the Police department related to statistical data processing information systems and tools and the retention of appropriate statistical data.

OTHER DUTIES

Completes grant proposals related to area of responsibility; researches and identifies appropriate grant opportunities; writes and submits grant proposals; follows-up with grantor organization. Provides basic crime analysis to Police Officers and supervisors.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, procedures, methods and techniques of crime statistics compilation and analyses; information sources and trends in the field of crime statistical analysis; theories, practices, methods and techniques of tracking and communicating crime statistical data; applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; City organization, ordinances, rules, policies and procedures applicable to departmental operations; methods of report presentation; advanced uses of word processing, spreadsheet, database and other crime statistical software to create complex documents and materials requiring the interpretation and manipulation of data.

Ability to:

Identify developing crime patterns from criminal activity data; prepare clear, accurate and concise reports, records, graphs, maps and charts; operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, crime analysis and database software; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; collect, evaluate and interpret varied information and data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; coordinate multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines; organize, set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice or a related field and specialized training in crime analysis theory and applications, criminal intelligence analysis, tactical crime analysis and spatial (GIS) analysis; and three years of increasingly responsible and wide-ranging police or criminal justice experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and engage in repetitive movement with hands. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the use of both eyes, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with representatives of other law enforcement agencies, police department staff, the media and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions; the noise level is usually quiet.