Purpose of Classification

This is a civilian position within the Kennesaw Police Department that reports through the Criminal Investigations Division chain of command. This position is responsible for crime analysis and cyber intelligence. Key functions include evaluating crime patterns , providing crime statistics upon request, utilizing online resources to gather investigate information and monitoring online sources for illegal activity within the city limits of Kennesaw.

Essential Functions

· Performs statistical and analytical research involving the use of various computer statistical programs for quantitative analysis of crime statistics. Provides statistical reports as directed from the Office of the Chief of Police as requested for the City Manager, City Council, city departments, law enforcement agencies, community groups and the public .

· Gathers and analyzes crime data for crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlations, target-suspect profiles, and crime forecasting. Establishes methods to gather data from a large variety of sources and systems. Analyze the accuracy and reliability of crime data collection and analysis sources, and develop more effective methods and sources.

· Conducts quanti tative analysis to forecast future crime occurrences by crime type and target location , which will be used to effectivel y direct the law enforcement efforts in all communities.

· Creates, prepares and reviews various crime analysis. and intelligence documents (e.g., weekly/monthly reports, articles for publication , bulletins, training material, memos, letters, web pages, maps, etc.) to disseminate information.

· Makes presentations to police personnel, members of the community, and outside agencies, as assigned.

· Coordinates with outside law enforcement agencies the exchange of data to identify cross-jurisdictional crimes.

· Submits updated crime information to the command staff on serious crimes and crime patterns in a timely manner, as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual report of criminal activity to supervisors for completion of CALEA required reports.

· Researches, analyzes, evaluates and correlates criminal intelligence information in order to determine source reliability, content validity, and potential truthfulness, using internet and social media technologies; to develop investigative leads and links; and to distinguish patterns and trends.

· Organizes and maintains sensitive, non-sensitive and open source case data and/or files into logical, concise and understandable order for retrieval, if further analysis is needed.

· Assists in the design, testing and/or maintenance of operational databases, analytical software, hardware and peripheral equipment to enhance the quality of work product , improve productivity and ensure equipment is functioning properly.

· Monitors relevant social media and other online websites on a daily basis for information concerning past and