Crime Analyst III - Crime Analysis & Intelligence Division; CAID

Crime analysts identify patterns and gather actionable data to help police command personnel allocate their officers, detectives, and other assets more effectively. Analysts at this level should have the skill set of Crime Analyst I & II and are expected to perform the duties indicated in this job description. This is a senior-level position requiring advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to mentor lower-level analysts.

• Develop and produce crime maps using GIS applications and conduct spatial analysis of crime data using real-time data sources.
• Identify countywide spatial and temporal crime patterns and trends.
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant analysis of crime patterns and trends that aid in the efficient deployment of department resources and increase apprehensions and the clearance of criminal cases.
• Analyze known offenders' MOs and establish timelines to perform suspect/crime correlation in order to provide suspect leads and targets for surveillance or directed patrol.
• Prepare numerous maps, charts, and graphs indicating criminal trends and provide analysis and explanations for these trends, as well as correlations and indicators (e.g., possible suspects responsible for increases and decreases in specific crimes).
• With five (5) years of agency knowledge, serve as an agency liaison; attend briefings, detective and crime analyst meetings; share information gleaned as relevant to department personnel for increased awareness, response planning, or investigative support.
• Identify crime series both within and outside the jurisdiction. Recommend an investigative strategy and coordinate information exchange between the department and detectives from outside agencies.
• Provide timely and actionable information and intelligence regarding past, present, and future crimes and crime trends.
• Coordinate the information flow and work efforts among crime analysts and investigators with law enforcement agencies throughout the region.
• Retrieve and analyze various crime, incident, call for service, arrest, and other data generated throughout the department.
• Create a variety of files to identify and cross-reference stolen property, arrests by type, and known and suspected offenders of criminal activity.
• Conduct tactical crime analysis, identifying current crime series and hotspots; prepare bulletins and tactical action plans.
• Forecast criminal trends based on computer analyses of current and past criminal activity.
• Develop, organize, analyze, and disseminate information on crime patterns and trends to provide operational units with knowledge for effective operational strategies.
• Provide input and direction for command staff relating to the use of analytical products for intelligence-led policing and informed decision making.
• Prepare a variety of crime bulletins and reports based on analysis of crime patterns and trends and provide recommendations to develop the best strategies to address the patterns.
• Develop statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement, and identification of crime patterns, trends, and criminal organizations.

• Conduct resource allocation studies for budgeting and scheduling purposes. Conduct beat reconfiguration studies. Develop and undertake comprehensive surveys and research projects.
• Compile and manage statistical data and produce the department's annual report.
• Provide information to police, County administration, and County leadership for decision-making purposes; present analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums.
• Compile, analyze, and report on criminal and operational information, including crime trends, staffing/resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Perform cost analysis and project staffing costs associated with crime reduction efforts.
• Provide crime analysis training to agency and County personnel, outside professional groups, and other agencies visiting the agency.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures pertaining to crime analysis comply with federal and state legal and judicial requirements and with standards of accreditation.
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