• Job Description

  Req#: 4951186

  The City of La Habra is conducting a recruitment for the position of Crime Analyst/Information Specialist for the Police Department. This is a full-time position in the police department which reports to the investigation bureau commander.

  
  

  ABOUT THE CITY :

  The City of La Habra is located at Orange County's north-western most corner; La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of 62,850. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, and the gem of La Habra, the Children’s Museum and Depot Theatre. For more information about the City, visit our website at: www.lahabraca.gov.
  
  
  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

  Since 1925, the La Habra Police Department has been dedicated to providing the residents of this community with a safe environment in which to live and work. This commitment to service is a tradition upheld by the men and women who serve La Habra and is reflected in all aspects of the department’s day-to-day operations.

  In addition to the regular duties of traffic and law enforcement, the La Habra Police Department strives to assess the needs of the City and, working in partnership with area residents, successfully address those concerns. Since law enforcement and public safety are a citywide concern, we actively seek the involvement of community members in all aspects of policing and welcome their participation.

  ABOUT THE POSITION :

  Under general supervision, the crime analyst/information specialist designs, monitors and updates all forms of crime-related data; assists in collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from a variety of sources to identify and evaluate crime series, trends and patterns; develops reports on crime series, trends and patterns; assists in preparing crime summaries and statistical reports utilizing various data systems; disseminates analysis products to police department personnel and within the law enforcement community; support information database systems including analyzing problems related to software and data issues and assists system users; ensures compliance with mandated requirements; analyzes and prepares crime statistics for federal reporting; performs searches and uploads data on Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR) and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS); provides assistance to the system administrator for the police department’s Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD), Records Management System (RMS), and Mobile Data Computer System (MDC); and performs other related duties as required.

  (The following duties represent the principal job duties; however, they are not all inclusive.)

  • Reviews and analyzes crime reports, field interview information, and related criminal data and information daily to identify and evaluate crime series, trends and patterns; and testify in court or other proceedings.
  • Utilizes manual and automated systems for storage and retrieval of crime, arrest, and calls for service information, including querying, sorting, and presenting data.
  • Initiates and prepares crime analysis reports and studies, including known offender bulletins, crime series bulletins, and crime pattern bulletins with appropriate visual presentations, such as maps, bulletins, link analysis charts utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software.
  • Provides tactical and strategic analysis and investigative support in major case investigations involving criminal activity.
  • Generate materials such as investigative reports, charts, graphs, logs, flow charts, telephone toll analysis, financial/asset trace reports, and tactical or strategic intelligence reports.
  • Develops and maintains effective liaisons with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies to exchange crime information by attending local and regional crime analyst meetings.
  • Provides input with the preparation of the police department’s budget with respect to technology needs.
  • Works with the Information Technology division to ensure that the police department’s network is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing manual and automated systems used within the Department.
  • Accurately prepares and submits Crime Reporting Statistics to the Department of Justice and other government agencies.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and data.
  • Performs related duties as required.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Requires ability and willingness to work rotation of days, swings, and graveyard shifts, including holidays and weekends.

  QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge of:

  • Modern office procedures and practices.
  • Organizational structure of the Police Department.
  • Services and activities of a crime analysis program.
  • Principles of mathematics and statistics.
  • Methods and techniques of statistical research and analysis.
  • Basic principles, practices, methodologies and techniques of crime analysis, crime prevention, law enforcement and police records processing.
  • Principles of data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination.
  • Uniform Crime Reporting.
  • National Incident Based Reporting System.
  • Records practices and retention laws.
  • Office procedures, methods and equipment including specialized public safety computer systems and applications including, but not limited to: the CAD/RMS/MDC network, COPLINK, CABS, Parole LEADS, CalGangs, CalPhoto, Visions, DORS, OCAlert, WebDV and ELETE.
  • Strong English skills with spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Legal regulations regarding the access to police records and criminal databases as established by the State Department of Justice.
  • Effective customer service techniques.

  Skill and Ability to:

  • Learn, understand, and apply laws, ordinances, department policies and procedures.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Read and write English using proper spelling and grammar.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Work well in the disciplined atmosphere of the Police Department and maintain high ethical standards.
  • Accept supervisory authority, and understand and follow oral/written instructions.
  • Maintain professionalism, courtesy, and composure at all times, including emergency and high-stress situations.
  • Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
  • Work independently.
  • Learn laws of arrest and relevant local, state and other laws and regulations.
  • Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
  • Interview and document information for court presentation.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and others encountered in the course of work.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  This is a technical position that requires a minimum of sixty (60) college units or an Associates’ degree from an accredited college or university; possession of or concurrent enrollment in a state certified crime analyst certification program approved by the California Department of Justice and three (2) years of experience working with computer operating systems and databases. Experience in a law enforcement setting performing professional administrative and analytical work is highly desirable as is experience using the Spillman and West Covina Services Group CAD/RMS/MDC systems, Crystal Reports, and ESRI GIS systems.

  
  

  LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  Must possess a valid California “Class C” driver’s license and possess or be working toward the attainment of a certificate from the State of California Department of Justice in Crime and Intelligence Analysis.

  
  

  PHYSICAL TASKS, MENTAL DEMANDS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

  The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  

  Physical Tasks:

  The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk and hear; use of hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee frequently works in office conditions where the noise level is usually moderate, at or below 85 decibels. Occasional driving is required to attend functions at various city facilities, professional and public meetings, and special events.

  Mental Demands :

  While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data; thoroughly analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently; and interacts appropriately with law enforcement personnel, general public, and others in the course of work.

  
  

  Working Conditions :

  Employees typically wear uniforms but are unarmed. Work includes either inside and/or outside work; may include extended sitting, exposure to variable weather, physical confrontation and verbal abuse as well as exposure to chemicals obtained as evidence; performs physical searches of criminal suspects; may be subject to evening, weekend, holiday shifts, and rotational assignments and work varying schedules which may include eight or ten hour shifts.

  
  

  SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

  Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

  To be considered for this remarkable career opportunity, applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding the qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lahabraca. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position. The City will not accept faxes or resumes in lieu of a City application form. All applications will be screened. Applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview. Final candidates must successfully complete an extensive background, polygraph, medical/drug screening examination, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.

  If any accommodation is needed during the interviewing or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.

  
  

  This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied.

  Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.

  
  

  
  
  

• About the company

  Located at Orange County's northernmost corner, La Habra is 7.3 square miles with a population of 61,789 and approximately 21,000 households. A quiet residential community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountain, an...

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