CRIME ANALYST

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City of Wheeling - WHEELING, WV 26003, CRIME ANALYST Definition:
Under the direction of the Chief of Police in the Police Department, this is a professional level full-time position involving the collection, interpretation, recording and reporting of statistics and trends as related to crime and incident reports.

• Conducts crime pattern, series and trend analysis activities using qualitative, temporal and geographic measures and statistical methods.
• Prepares crime analysis bulletins and reports.
• Inputs reports and statements from police officers and other police personnel into a database system; sorts, codes and files police records of arrests and incidents.
• Enters, amends, retrieves, loads, downloads and updates information.
• Retrieves information on various computer systems and queries systems for information on crime data.
• Communicates with and assists the general public and other agencies by providing general information and statistical data both in person and by phone.
• Acts as a liaison between the Wheeling Police Department and the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center.
• Monitors, catalogs, and disseminates data from the anonymous tip line.
• Tracks narcotics related data.
• Prepares various reports and manages the department’s strategic plan.
• Verbally and visually presents crime patterns, series and trends to both internal and external entities.
• May conduct presentations at patrol briefings, staff meetings, citizen group meetings and City government functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge in collecting, interpreting, recording and reporting of statistics and trends as related to crime and incident reports.
• Considerable knowledge of all levels of law enforcement, including local activities related to community-oriented policing activities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public or business administration.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic statistics, business mathematics and business composition.
• Knowledge and familiarity of GIS and ArcGiS systems.
• Knowledge of federal/state grant programs.
• Ability to conduct data entry, make mathematical calculations, sort separate, arrange, file and distribute files in a prescribed manner.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during the hours of program operation.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports from same.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, government officials and the general public

• Regular lifting and movement of equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in meeting rooms, conference rooms, homes, schools and public buildings.
• Frequent operation of a motor vehicle throughout Wheeling/Ohio County in occasional inclement weather is required.
• Regular contact with internal staff at all levels, community organizations, local citizens and citizen groups is required.
• The position may be required to work during evening hours, on weekends or may be subject to call out.

• Special Requirements:
• Ability to obtain certification as FUSION Liaison Officer with the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Ability to obtain security clearance with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
• Valid driver's license from the State of West Virginia
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, public administration or a related field preferable (Master's Degree preferred); two (2) years of experience in statistical and management analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.