Crime Analyst job at City of San Jose in San Jose, CA

Job Description

Crime & Intelligence Analyst - Police Department - ( 2300631 )

About the Department

The mission of the San Jose Police Department is to create safe places to live, work and learn through community partnerships.

Positions & Duties

Per the City’s COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all new hires to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent an approved medical and/or religious exemption. "Fully vaccinated" means the employee has received two doses of Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson.

Please note that applications are not currently accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of san Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The San Jose Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit is accepting applications for the position of Crime & Intelligence Analyst (CIA). The CIA is an essential Police Department position that is responsible for crime and intelligence analysis. The CIA performs specialized technical support work utilizing automated law enforcement systems, a variety of software, and crime and intelligence analysis techniques to provide a wide range of analytical services and products to police officers and management to use in the identification and apprehension of criminal offenders, the deployment of officers, and the improvement of public safety, as well as for strategic planning.

The total salary range for the Crime & Intelligence Analyst position is $76,920.48 - $93,518.88. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The purpose of the CIA position is to collect, analyze, interpret, and integrate crime, staffing and deployment, performance, related quantitative and qualitative data in support of investigations and related programs. The CIA performs complex statistical and analytical research involving the use of computer applications, random statistical samplings, correlation and regression analysis and probability studies; develops reports and materials; develops links regarding pattern detection, crime and criminals, terrorist and organized crime, social and demographic factors within communities; analyzing crime spatially and temporally; works with outside agencies to address crime issues; updates and tracks department gang and intelligence files; provides actionable reports to patrol and investigations for the identification, suppression and apprehension of criminals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Establish and maintain information by devising systems to use information, complying with guidelines, analyzing information and entering information into the computer, designing, creating, maintaining and updating databases, routing information to relevant personnel, preparing and maintaining files, reference materials, researching websites and social media, sharing information with other analysts, preparing flow and link analysis charts and maps, analyzing and preparing reports, and conducting financial investigative research and identifying assets.

Provide training to section personnel by preparing class materials, and interviewing and instructing personnel.

Provide information to personnel and other departments by gathering facts on a variety of subjects including wanted individuals, safety issues or other necessary information and attending meetings.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or closely related field OR 60 semester units/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of general analytical experience organizing and analyzing data, including at least one (1) year in a law enforcement agency utilizing multiple police information systems, performing research, and compiling crime data.

Background: Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph, is a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative data; performing complex statistical and analytical research. Experience using various police information systems, business computer applications, and software/database systems.

Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, as well as a background investigation once a selection has been made.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

Please describe your experience in Crime Analysis functions specifying the position(s) you have held, the length of time, and your specific responsibilities.

Please list the police information systems, business computer applications, and any other software/database systems that you have used. Please specify your proficiency and describe your experience with each.

If you have Certification in Crime Analysis or Crime Intelligence, please list the type of certification and the issuing agency.

Please describe your experience working on complex projects and reports. In your response, include the process you applied to complete the project, your specific role, and the outcome.

If you have questions regarding the duties of this position, please contact Janet Phan via email at janet.phan@sanjoseca.gov.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment, selections, or hiring processes, please contact Rose Lara via email at rose.lara@sanjoseca.gov

Additional Information

Benefits information

Department website

California Equal Pay Act: http://www.sjcity.net/DocumentCenter/View/18980

The application deadline is 11:59 PM on July 10, 2023. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/city/careers. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions

Job : Police Family

Organization : Police

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Job Type : Standard

Job Posting : May 15, 2023, 4:37:43 PM

Minimum Salary : 76,920.48

Maximum Salary : 93,518.88

Bargaining Unit 1 : Municipal Employees' Federation

Crime Analyst Job at City of San Jose, San Jose, CA

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