| Purpose: |
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Under general direction and with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment, supervise, plan, and coordinate the research, crime information, and analysis activities in support of the Austin Police Department. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Performs advanced-level tactical, strategic, administrative and location analyses and oversees associated products and projects including complex information requests from stakeholders such as City Council, City departments, or urgent public information requests.
- Performs analytical support for public safety by responding to unplanned City critical events (weather/person related events) outside normal business hours.
- Analyzes digital evidence and telecommunications records, conducts in-depth research and testifies as subject matter experts.
- Analyzes various data related records returned from search warrants or subpoenas, compiles analytical products, and creates stakeholder presentations.
- Determines and implements goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the assigned unit.
- Develops, revises, and implements standard operating procedures governing the unit and ensures compliance.
- Stays abreast of the latest crime and intelligence analysis theories and techniques and new information technology in the industry through research and monitoring of crime and intelligence analyst servers.
- Educates the public and law enforcement personnel on crime trends and prevention through presentations, training courses, and by developing reading material and websites.
- Trains new and tenured crime analysts on contemporary analytical practices, case law, and other relevant topics.
- Facilitates, attends, and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
- Knowledge of the functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
- Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.
- Knowledge of statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Knowledge of phone data analysis concepts.
- Knowledge of financial crime data analysis concepts.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem-solving.
- Skill in researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open-source intelligence resources.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to train others on a wide range of topics with a criminal nexus including software applications, analysis practices, and intelligence-gathering techniques.
- Ability to write clear and concise memorandums, analytical reports, and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.
- Ability to effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.
- Ability to testify effectively under stressful conditions.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information to groups.
- Ability to think critically and apply ideas to real-world situations.
- Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision while adjusting priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate various aspects of the job to less senior staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with personnel, city employees, committees, and task forces.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or in a field of study with an emphasis on research or analysis, five (5) years of experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis and/or interpretation of law enforcement data.
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of study listed above may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Certification by a professional organization in crime or intelligence analysis may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
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