Job Posting Title:
Tactical Analyst II
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Hiring Department:
University Police Department
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
The Tactical Analyst II position for the University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is assigned within the Investigations Division. The position performs functions in two distinct areas: Information & Intelligence Analysis and Investigation Support & Analysis. The analyst will be responsible for gathering information, analyzing, and developing refined data to uncover criminal activity more accurately or indicate more accurate crime trends or locations. The analyst will manage sensitive information, prepare intelligence reports, and present the information to a wide range of audience members from the community at large to include: the leaders of the education, commerce, and government. The analyst will need strong oral and written communication skills, superior analytical and critical thinking skills, time management skills, and an ability to work with a wide variety of individuals from myriad cultures, belief systems, and backgrounds. The Tactical Analyst II will be capable of and be required to train other identified persons in the day-to-day functions of their position. Will coordinate with their supervisor to be available after hours and may be called upon for emergent situations that require their assistance.
Intelligence
Organize, analyze, and distribute intelligence/informational bulletins received from outside agency partners. Determine the relevance of learned information as it relates to the area of operations and campus community.
Generate intelligence/informational bulletins for active cases or perceived threats to the area of operations and campus community.
Conduct spectrum of life investigations on persons of interest.
Actively and independently conduct open-source information as it relates to trending topics and events that have a potential impact on the area of operations and campus community.
Operate all systems of the Real Time Information System during operational periods related to a planned or impromptu event.
Support the PD’s response to major events, VIP visits, and disruptions to campus activity.
Be timely in the gathering and distribution of time sensitive and organizationally sensitive events, investigations, and activity that could impact University operations.
Utilize available camera systems, site surveys, and other reconnaissance techniques to identify, monitor, and predict areas vulnerable to criminal offenses.
Receive, process, and analyze all field intelligence cards submitted.
Maintain professional relationships with outside agency partners to foster expedient sharing of information.
Evaluate and assess gathered information to develop meaningful intelligence assessments, free of bias, using those assessments to develop intelligence briefings when assigned.
Manage the threat mitigation calendar of events and trending topics board.
Investigations
Manage sensitive information, prepare intelligence reports, and present the information to a wide range of audience members from the community at large to the leaders of the education, commerce, and government.
Collect, analyze, and summarize data to project crime trends for detectives and patrol officers.
Conduct open-source intelligence gathering related to active cases, including, but not limited to locating property and identifying suspects.
Assist investigators with reviewing videos related to active investigations.
Review active investigations and identify commonalities, trends, and other relevant investigative leads that may be found in previous similar or related investigations.
Analyze data to predict appropriate times and locations for targeted enforcement of trending crimes.
Create photo line-ups for active cases.
Produce major case briefings or summaries that are professional in appearance.
Maintain a positive working relationship with the Dean of Students while facilitating the flow of information between departments.
Stay abreast of crime trends with our partner agencies and share those trends internally with UTPD.
Connect outside agency detectives and investigators with their internal counterparts.
Other related functions as assigned.
The position performs functions in two distinct areas for UTPD: Information & Intelligence Analysis and Investigation Support & Analysis in support of mitigation of threats and investigation of criminal activity on and around the University of Texas at Austin Campus.
Organize, analyze, and distribute intelligence/informational bulletins received from outside agency partners. Determine the relevance of learned information as it relates to the area of operations and campus community.
Generate intelligence/informational bulletins for active cases or perceived threats to the area of operations and campus community.
Actively and independently conduct searches of open-source information as it relates to trending topics and events that have a potential impact on the area of operations and campus community.
Support the PD’s response to major events, VIP visits, and disruptions to campus activity. Utilize available camera systems, site surveys, and other reconnaissance techniques to identify, monitor, and predict areas vulnerable to criminal offenses.
Evaluate and assess gathered information to develop meaningful intelligence assessments, free of bias, using those assessments to develop intelligence briefings when assigned.
Collect, analyze, and summarize data to project crime trends for detectives and patrol officers.
Conduct open-source intelligence gathering related to active cases, including, but not limited to locating property and identifying suspects. Assist investigators with reviewing videos related to active investigations.
Review active investigations and identify commonalities, trends, and other relevant investigative leads that may be found in previous similar or related investigations. Analyze data to predict appropriate times and locations for targeted enforcement of trending crimes. Stay abreast of crime trends with our partner agencies and share those trends internally with UTPD. Connect outside agency detectives and investigators with their internal counterparts.
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, a social science, or related field. Five years of experience in research, analysis, and interpretation of law enforcement data or related field. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience. Experience in data analysis, research methods, theory, and statistics, preferably in a law enforcement capacity. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, credit check, and drug test.
Must be able to obtain federal security clearances
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation. Ability to interpret and explain complex statistical data to a wide variety of constituencies. Ability to produce reports on demand and in a timely fashion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Professional demeanor. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Ability to work non-standard hours as required by the department.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of crime and Intelligence analysis. Hands-on experience with crime analysis software, including GIS and other mapping software, DBF, CSV, and Excel tables, and database software including Crystal Reports, Oracle, SQL, and Microsoft applications. Experience with police records management systems, for example: One Solution RMS. Experience using digital forensic tools such as Cellebrite for mobile device data extraction and analysis.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
$80,000+ depending on qualifications
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
Some severe weather work may be required.
May work in extreme temperatures.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
Repetitive use of a keyboard.
Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing of stairs.
Climbing of ladders.
Lifting and moving.
Driving required.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
