City of Reidsville Has Immediate Opening For

CITY OF REIDSVILLE HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR

CRIME ANALYST/MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST

POSTING DATE: 3/24/15 CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN APRIL 7, 2015

PAY RANGE: $33,203 - $49,805

SUMMARY: Incumbents in this classification perform and conduct a variety of crime and statistical analysis in support of crime analyst activities; collect and analyze data describing crime patterns, crime trends, traffic analysis and potential suspects; assist with administering crime analysis database and RMS system; assist in monitoring and researching known felons within the city; assist with creating local, state and federal statistics for City-wide and in-house reporting requirements; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures. Position reports to Administrative Lieutenant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Collect, collate and analyze a variety of economic, geographic or social information in support of crime analysis activities; utilize sources from various calls for service, census, demographic and other related data; display informational analysis to police administrators and City officials.

Perform a variety of statistical analysis; provide information to assist in identifying crime problems; develop and test crime prediction and resource allocation statistical models; assist in advising sworn staff of areas of high crime probability; assist in developing and preparing charts, graphs, maps, reports and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity.

Monitor local, regional and national crime trends.

Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees, representatives of other agencies, the media and the general public.

Create confidential law enforcement bulletins regarding crime trends, repeat offenders and officer safety.

Develop and produce crime maps using geographic information systems (GIS) applications and conduct spatial analysis of crime data.

Analyze known offenders MOs and establish time lines to perform suspect/crime correlation in order to provide suspect leads and targets for surveillance or directed patrol.

Make written and oral presentations using maps, charts and graphs to inform police officers, detectives, investigators and commanders of emerging or existing crime series, patterns and trends, as well as suspect and victim profiles.

Predict or forecast criminal trends based on computer analyses of current and past criminal activity.

Answer inquiries from the public, businesses, community groups and websites regarding crime activity, trends and patterns.

Collect, analyze and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodology. Employ principles and applications of mathematics and statistics, which may require knowledge of research methodology and techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in criminal justice, public administration, mathematics/statistics or related field. Three years of building data bases, collecting, organizing and summarizing data to provide usable analyzed information. Must be able to interpret and make inferences from statistical information.

Some experience in radio communications is desired. Possession of DCI certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months is required.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Knowledge of tactical, strategic and administrative crime analysis, statistics and their application; relevant crime analysis methods, policies, procedures and strategies to promote local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions; structure and principles of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations; statistical research methods; data analysis techniques and methods and customer service principles.

Skill in using a computer and related software applications; interpreting, applying and communicating applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations; developing and interpreting statistical data; speaking in public; managing databases; applying independent judgment, personal discretion and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines; identifying alternative solutions and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of work; oral and written communication; multitasking; computer operations, statistical and mapping (GIS) software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Background check and pre-employment drug screen required. EOE.