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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Crime Intelligence Analyst Senior
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 12223 Salary Grade: OD0
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision and with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgement, is responsible for performing advanced crime and intelligence analysis work for the purpose of reporting and presenting crime information, statistical trends, and criminal intelligence in support of the Austin Police Department
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Performs advanced tactical crime analysis in support on investigations.
  2. Performs advanced tactical crime analysis to support patrol efforts.
  3. Updates and maintains log or database of criminal offenses to facilitate tactical analysis.
  4. Performs strategic crime analysis.
  5. Performs advanced intelligence analysis.
  6. Develops a variety of advanced analytical products.
  7. Facilitates the transfer of crime information between local, fusion, regional, state, and federal agencies.
  8. Thinks critically, questions assumptions, and avoids bias with respect to sources, research methods, and document creation.
  9. Uses a vast array of software applications and resources, most at an advanced level.
  10. Attends and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.
  11. Works as a leader on teams with other analysts, sworn personnel, and personnel from other agencies to provide analytical assistance, collect and disseminate intelligence, and share resources.
  12. May testify in Court.
  13. Performs related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  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.

• Advanced knowledge of the functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of phone data analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of city practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial crime data analysis concepts.
• Advanced skill in researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open source intelligence resources.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.
• Ability to write clear and concise analytical reports and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to groups.
• Ability to think critically and apply ideas to real world situations.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Ability to testify effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • 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, plus four (4) years’ experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, and/or interpretation of law enforcement data .
  • Masters’ degree 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.
  • Certification by the International Association of Crime Analysts or the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts may substitute for one (1) year of experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.