• Job Description

  Req#: 5240708
  Performs difficult administrative work completing statistical and geographic analysis of crimes for the Police Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. The work requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and discretion. The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
  

  • Researches, analyzes, and interprets criminal activity reports, crime statistics, criminal offender profiles, and other data involving crime analysis. Responds to investigative requests for analytical examination of data.
  • Collects, organizes, and prepares various statistical and narrative reports and charts for the purpose of identifying or summarizing crime patterns or trends in criminal activity. Performs criminal intelligence analysis of major crimes.
  • Provides appropriate information and special bulletins of criminal activities to the general public, other law enforcement personnel and agencies, public officials, and the visual and print media. Designs and prepares analytical reports and crime maps for use in department meetings.
  • Assists other Town Departments with statical data and other information when requested.
  • Reviews manpower allocations, patrol plans, and crime prevention activities to assess effectiveness of actions designed to combat identified criminal problems; drafts summary reports of analysis and recommends changes in patrol or investigative procedures, deployment strategies, staffing levels, or related law enforcement activities.
  • Reviews with police records and supervisory personnel the design and amendment of computerized records management activities; resolves questions regarding the data entry and report preparation of computerized criminal history information.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public, other law enforcement agencies, public officials, and news media.
  • Attends various meetings, seminars, and training sessions to remain abreast of current practices and techniques utilized in crime analysis and reporting.
  • Performs special projects and studies as directed by the Chief of Police or supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Thorough knowledge of crime analysis applications to include various formulas, theories and practices; thorough knowledge of GIS platforms and how they apply to crime analysis; thorough knowledge of various software programs especially Excel, Word, MapInfo, ESRI, and Access; knowledge of statistical principles; ability to perform spatial analysis of data; knowledge of police procedures; ability to create effective GIS maps; ability to relate social science theories to crime; ability to manage time effectively; ability to analyze crime data daily, weekly, monthly and annually and put into easily understood formats; ability to use statistical formulas to make crime predictions and projections; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others; ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  
  Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or related field with 1-2 years of experience working with crime and statistical analysis and GIS applications. Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position. Completion of crime analysis and GIS course is preferred.
  
  Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.

  This position’s physical requirements involve sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: sitting, manual dexterity, handling, feeling, speaking, hearing, repetitive motions, mental acuity and/or visual acuity.

  
  

  The work has no exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).

  
  

  The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.

• About the company

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