Administrative Analyst; Crime Analysis

Please Note:

a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

This position analyzes and collects criminal intelligence data from multiple sources and conducts research and analysis of the data to support the Police Department's function. The Administrative Analyst works with sworn and civilian personnel, ranging in rank and title, to gather statistical information, provide analysis, complete summary reports, and offer recommendations in a timely and accurate manner. This position identifies and analyzes criminal activities, series, trends, and patterns.

The ideal candidate is able to work effectively in a small group setting with minimal supervision and is able to triage requests while balancing weekly assignments. The ideal candidate is proficient in using a variety of computerized database systems to conduct research.

This journey-level classification is populated with multiple incumbents. Incumbents may be assigned to perform either the entire range of support functions and administrative and technical duties for a division or department or a broad range of functional program management duties for programs with department or Citywide impact. Responsibilities require a complete knowledge of departmental policies, programmatic, or project operating policies and procedures.

The Administrative Analyst may specialize in one program area or may have broader responsibility for multiple internal service functions. Incumbents may independently perform moderately complex professional or program management work and make independent decisions on routine activities; or may perform complex professional or program management work under closer direction and exercise less independent judgment and discretion. The Administrative Analyst is distinguished from the next higher-level class of Administrative Officer in that the latter is responsible for the administration and management of programs and projects or all centralized administrative services for a department or major division with high visibility and substantial Citywide impact.

General direction is provided by higher-level department or division administrative personnel. Responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of technical and clerical personnel.

• Performs professional analytical and technical work in the formulation and administration of department or division budgets, development, and management of grants and contracts, management of department level procurement, or coordination of personnel functions.
• Performs research and analysis in the development of program or project activities, including program compliance and eligibility, regulatory issues, and funding requirements.
• Compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations on the formulation of policy, procedures, staffing, and organizational changes; conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analysis on administrative, fiscal, personnel, or operational problems.
• Compiles materials and assists in the preparation of program‑related grants, budgets, reports, manuals, and publications; coordinates procurement activities and related support functions for a program or project.
• Analyzes information for preparation of grants, contracts, and agreements; assists in negotiating terms; implements, monitors, and prepares reports on conduct and performance; prepares statistical data and graphs.
• Performs research and prepares studies as required; conducts surveys, compiles and analyzes data and formulates program policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes; prepares periodic or specialized reports of program activities.
• Participates and assists in the design, implementation, and installation of new and revised programs, systems, procedures, methods of operation, and forms.
• Coordinates and monitors the administrative functions of an assigned department; compiles materials and assists in the preparation of budgets, reports, manuals, and publications.
• Coordinates departmental activities and programs with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; represents the assigned department in committee meetings; oversees contract service providers.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information; interprets and applies…