Crime Intelligence Analyst

LOCATIONS: Birmingham

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Ability to obtain NCIC (National Crime Information Center) certification within 90 days of hire.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • Never been convicted of a felony.

  • Never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or serious misdemeanor (e.g., 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, weapon or drug charges).

• Driver’s license.

• Associate’s degree (or higher) in criminal justice, business, data analysis, law enforcement, homeland security, or related field.

• Experience using databases, spreadsheets, or comparable information systems to collect, organize, verify, and analyze data or information for accuracy, relevance, and to identify trends.

• Experience conducting structured research using verifiable sources to identify patterns, relationships, timelines, and potential outcomes, and to summarize findings (e.g., summary reports, market research, investigation summaries).

Option B:

• Ability to obtain NCIC (National Crime Information Center) certification within 90 days of hire.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • Never been convicted of a felony.

  • Never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or serious misdemeanor (e.g., 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, weapon or drug charges).

• Driver’s license.

• At least two (2) years of experience as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer.

• Experience using databases, spreadsheets, or comparable information systems to collect, organize, verify, and analyze data or information for accuracy, relevance, and to identify trends.

• Experience conducting structured research using verifiable sources to identify patterns, relationships, timelines, and potential outcomes, and to summarize findings (e.g., summary reports, market research, investigation summaries).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in criminal justice, business, data analysis, law enforcement, homeland security, or related field.

• Experience working in a law enforcement, military, legal, or security environment.

• Experience working as an Intelligence Analyst.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Collects and compiles criminal intelligence information and statistics through personal contact, consulting research, and documenting information in order to generate intelligence data for support in criminal investigations.

• Conducts complex research and strategic crime analysis by using probability studies, performing statistical analyses, developing and testing hypotheses, and developing victim and suspect profiles in order to predict criminal activity patterns and trends.

• Develops and delivers detailed reports, intelligence documents, presentations, and briefings on criminal intelligence analysis in order to disseminate to agency personnel, prosecutors, and other law enforcement agencies.

• Manages and monitors databases by editing and updating records, organizing information, and researching software in order to compile relevant crime-related information.

• Establishes and maintains communication with external entities (e.g., law enforcement, district attorneys, state/federal agencies) in order to exchange information related to crime investigations.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

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EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

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NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.