CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: CRIME ANALYST
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work to compile and analyze statistical data to map possible criminal activity and to create visual presentations such as spreadsheets, maps and graphs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
This position is responsible for research and analysis of complex law enforcement data; identification and interpretation of criminal activity, patterns, and trends; forecasting staffing and deployment needs; recommending improvements in program operations; processing information requests using manual and automated indexes, in-house files, and resource persons; and utilizing personal initiative, logic, and creativity to develop effective, user oriented, and analytical information services and products.
Collects and organizes criminal information from all available sources, including the Uniform Crime Reporting system, field interviews, intelligence information, other agencies, media, review of crime reports and supplements, informational surveys, and retrieval of crime information stored in case and assigned data files. Maintains a pin map (or computerized equivalent) plotting Part I crimes and other offenses or incidents as may be requested by competent authority.
Provides administrative, demographic, geographic, intelligence, operational, statistical and tactical analysis of data, including criminal information, traffic accidents, and arrests. Identifies modus operandi and assists in locating possible suspects for crimes whether or not in custody.
Monitors local, regional, and national trends; identifies significant crime patterns; makes comparisons with previous time periods, other jurisdictions, and national averages for use in developing tactics, strategies, and long-range plans; and informs chain of command of unusual crime trends. Processes routine and special requests from departmental and City personnel, other agencies, the media, and citizens, providing correspondence and statistical summaries and reports relating to crime analysis.
Coordinates information processing and analytical activities with other staff members to accomplish specific work assignments, refine procedures of crime analysis, and produce useful information products. Constructs pictorial and graphic representations of incident data; prepares and presents reports, summaries, charts, graphs, tables, and other methods of relating comparative information or supporting documentation for presentation of statistics.
Provides regular reports of operational activities for departmental use and State, Federal and accreditation requirements. Reviews and comments on reports, memoranda, general orders, standard operating procedures, and similar materials pertaining to crime analysis. Participates in special projects, staff studies, or programs as assigned; and provides technical assistance for special project.
Reads periodical literature, monitors Federal Register and similar sources to keep abreast of proposed changes in Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting crime analysis; attends necessary schools, seminars, or in-service training to update knowledge in the area of crime analysis. Meets and exchanges information with representatives of professional associations, other agencies, and comparable departments in other jurisdictions regarding crime analysis. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Attends meetings, workshops and training as necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, GIS, or related field or equivalent number of years of experience. One (1) year in information processing systems, program evaluation, geography, program analysis, or policy development including statistics, and analytical research, preferably in crime analysis.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies
These competencies are identified by City of Myrtle Beach leadership and must be demonstrated by all employees across the organization.
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Self-Development - Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits
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Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
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Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches
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Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
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Public Service - Demonstrates the competency of public servant by serving the needs of our community and going the extra mile to ensure our residents are taken care; shows attention to small details
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Approachability - Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower - getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it
Job Specific Competencies
These competencies are specific to the essential functions of this job
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Informing - Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information
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Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars
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Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers
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Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive and the need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing; especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
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Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by well-established procedures or sequences.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or disease.
City of Myrtle Beach Benefits
No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees
401K & 457 Plans Available
State Retirement
Employee Wellness Clinic
Flex Spending Account
Employee Assistance
And much more
The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
