Crime analysts support the entire command of the HCSO. In this capacity, they provide daily support with a priority for public safety, resource management, and crime reduction. This role relies on data collection, extraction, and evaluation to inform performance measures, resource usage, and crime reduction strategies. All information developed by the crime analysts helps command personnel better allocate their personnel. Analysts at this level should have a basic skillset as described in the duties and responsibilities of this job description.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other analysts and/or personnel to perform routine data collection, evaluation, and analysis tasks on multiple crime types
• Contribute to the development of crime bulletins, jail-related statistics, use of force and prolific offender reporting
• Collect and route crime bulletins from surrounding law enforcement agencies; highlight relevant information or provide commentary as to the nexus to the city and assess offenders’ risk level as it pertains to officer safety concerns
• Contribute to the development of crime bulletins, crime trends, and information bulletins to support patrol, investigations, and the criminal justice command
• Contribute to reports and presentations that are professionally prepared for distribution to the media, businesses, and community groups
• Compile data, and develop oral and written presentations clearly and concisely to support briefings for crime series, patterns, and trends
• Develop an understanding of the application of crime reduction strategies to support law enforcement and criminal justice commands
• Perform searches in multiple datasets to evaluate information for patterns, suspect identification, or other operational priorities
• Notify personnel on methods and/or strategies for law enforcement and criminal justice commands regarding offender, victim, and MO pattern research
• Review evidence and/or information provided for active cases to determine similar crime occurrences and/or pattern information
• Develop and maintain information-sharing practices with regional law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice stakeholders
• Collect and route crime bulletins from surrounding law enforcement agencies; highlight relevant information or provide commentary as to the nexus to the city and assess offenders’ risk level as it pertains to officer safety concerns
• Conduct background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through direct computer access or personal contact with systems and organizations
• Research, compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data from department and outside agency reports as well as threat referrals to make appropriate and timely notifications
• Comply with agency policy on responding to inquiries from external agencies, businesses, community groups, and websites regarding crime activity, trends, and patterns
• Assist other analysts with tasks and research projects related to crime identification, prevention, and reduction strategies
• Perform other assignments and duties as required and necessary

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. At its discretion, management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree or 60 hours of college; with at least one (1) year of experience performing data management, analysis, and/or handling of sensitive data and information
  • This experience may be military, internships, or fellowships that expose the applicant to government processes and procedures and demonstrate responsibility in handling sensitive information; OR
• 4 years of work experience as an analyst; OR
• 4 years of work experience in a law enforcement-related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic crime analysis techniques and strategies that support intelligence-led policing practices, such as but not limited to, descriptive statistics (e.g., counts, percentages, averages)
• Computer-based operating systems and database management, including data collection and extraction practices; preferred experience with police reporting systems, including data entry, storage, and retrieval
• Appropriate techniques used in data collection, cleaning, reporting, and analysis
• Criminal theory and practice, investigative techniques, and law enforcement organizational structure
• Research methods and processes, such as source verification and validation, organization of facts and data points
• Fundamentals and theories of criminology and criminal justice practices in correctional management, policing, and crime management
• Researching, gathering, organizing, and analyzing data to draw factual conclusions
• Identifying problems, analyzing alternatives, and making viable recommendations
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Using computers and data sources to create, maintain, and access database files
• Developing necessary data collection and recording systems
• Develop a working knowledge of the principles of, and developments in, crime analysis methods, techniques, and data sources
• Gather and organize data for analysis
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports and recommendations, concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional working relationships with others
• Make reasonable and logical judgments based on research and validation methods supporting legal processes
• Interpret both multiple data sources and information from hardcopy and/or automated sources (e.g., background checks, criminal history records, pawn records)
• Undertake and complete multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
• Manage time effectively among tasks and priorities
• Effectively utilize the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with others

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Three (3) years of professional work experience as an analyst or law enforcement-related field

Note:

• Applicant submission of the Job Request Packet does not guarantee an interview
• To qualify for this position, the required experience, education, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
• Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications
• Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application

Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.