Crime Analyst Senior

Job Summary

Works with law enforcement personnel conducting investigative research. Incumbents are responsible for performing advanced crime and intelligence analysis work for the purpose of reporting and presenting crime information, statistical trends, and criminal intelligence. Extracts and shares relevant crime-related data with other law enforcement agencies.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second of two jobs in the Crime Analyst series. The Crime Analyst Senior is distinguished from the Crime Analyst by the additional experience and advanced analysis performed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs advanced tactical crime analysis in support of investigations or patrol efforts.
• Updates and maintains log or database of criminal offenses to facilitate tactical analysis.
• Performs advanced strategic crime analysis.
• Performs advanced intelligence analysis.
• Develops a variety of advanced analytical products.
• Facilitates the transfer of crime information between local, fusion, regional, state, and federal agencies.
• Thinks critically, questions assumptions, and avoids bias with respect to sources, research methods, and document creation.
• Uses a vast array of software applications and resources, most at an advanced level.
• Attends and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.
• Works as a lead with other analysts, sworn personnel, and personnel from other agencies to provide analytical assistance, collect and disseminate intelligence, and share resources.
• May testify in Court.
• Creates and submits Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Be On Lookout (BOLO) notifications.
• May serve as a lead to Crime Analysts.
• May perform in depth analysis of digital forensics data.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science or a related field with an emphasis on research and analysis and two (2) years of experience as a Crime Analyst;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None

Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.

Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science or a related field.
Certification by the International Association of Crime Analysts or the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts.

Knowledge of:

• Functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
• Law enforcement operations and procedures.
• Crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.
• Statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Phone data analysis concepts.
• County practices, policies, and procedures.
• Financial crime data analysis concepts.

• Researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open source intelligence resources.
• Oral and written communication.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Data analysis and problem solving.

• Effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.
• Write clear and concise analytical reports and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.
• Effectively communicate complex information to groups.
• Think critically and apply ideas to real world situations.
• Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Work independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines.
• Quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Testify effectively under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client/customer contact, standing, walking, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping/kneeling, squatting, bending, and considerable time on telephone to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday.

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Sheriff

Drug Test and Alcohol Test Required.

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Monica.Risaliti@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.