Police Crime Analyst

Danville Police Department Data AnalystPerforms professional, administrative and technical work to analyze and evaluate data to support Danville Police Department operations. Manages data and completes a wide variety of internal and external reports. Responds to requests for data analysis and information initiating from department command staff.The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.Develops statistical data resources to assist in criminal investigations by identifying crime trends and patterns and informing resource deployment.Constructs, prepares, and presents reports, summaries, charts, graphs, tables, and other materials to inform the department, City, other agencies, media, and citizens of crime trends and analysis.Completes a wide variety of reports to include crime and patrol bulletins, research reports, department annual report, and informational reports for communities, media, and other governmental entities. Gathers and analyzes data and provides information in a manner appropriate for each audience.Manages data by using computer databases and software to extract, analyze, and present data such as GIS tools, Crystal Reports, Excel, Word, Access. Queries and analyzes data in the Department Records Management System (SunGard OSSI OneSolution RMS) data.Applies knowledge of criminal activities and law enforcement techniques in analysis for compiling data-driven approaches to law enforcement activities.Additional duties include:Reading, studying and staying abreast of current and emerging trends and issues in policing and crime analysis.Making appropriate recommendations for improvements in department crime analysis program and guiding personnel in making the most effective use of its products.Performing additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Database Management, GIS or related field and three to five years' related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.Job knowledge, reading, writing, math, communication skills, independence and decision-making, technical skills, fiscal responsibilities, supervisory responsibilities are all at an advanced level.Physical demands include sedentary work, occasional lifting up to 10 lbs, continuous sitting, fine dexterity, frequent standing, walking, handling paperwork and files. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to use a computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others.Non-physical demands include frequent time pressure, change of tasks, multi-tasking, working closely with others as a part of a team, and regular and predictable attendance.Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware typically include standard office equipment to include telephone, computer, MS Office, records data management systems and other job specific software and related hardware.Work environment is normally performed in an office setting at a desk. The employee is not exposed to environmental hazards and does not normally require the use of protective equipment.BenefitsAccident insurance, annual leave, critical illness, cancer benefit, deferred compensation, dental insurance, direct deposit, disability insurance, employee assistance program, employee health and wellness center, flexible spending account, health insurance, holidays, retirement system, sick leave, term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, vision insurance, universal life insurance.