JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to serve as the department’s primary analytical resource. The Program Analyst applies crime, intelligence, and administrative analysis methods to support crime pattern/trend reporting, full investigative support, and executive decision-making. The Program Analyst serves as the subject matter expert on many of the department’s technology resources and analytical systems. The Program Analyst also supplies department staff, bureau commanders, and the Office of the Chief with additional specialized information and reports related to crime analysis, intelligence analysis, and administrative analysis.
- Analyze crime information, statistical data, reports, and other source documents from Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
- Coordinate with investigative units to resolve current and closed investigations by defining relationships with or to specific crimes or individuals.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data received from various departmental units and other law enforcement agencies.
- Perform statistical calculations to compile and summarize criminal activities.
- Use databases for the completion of daily, weekly, monthly, etc. reports as well as ad hoc analyses with an emphasis on data visualization.
- Research and monitor developing crime trends throughout the region.
- Analyze criminal activity and identify patterns of crime using database software and reviewing incident data.
- Proactively provide recommendations and advice regarding criminal activity patterns.
- Maintain coding standards, best practices, and policies in relation to database development, release management, access security, audit, and source code control systems.
- Identify, gather, and share new analytics methodologies, techniques, industry trends, and technologies, and their potential application to the Police Department.
- Provide intelligence analysis support to investigative units, including suspect identification, association analysis, and link analysis, utilizing an all-source intelligence approach encompassing a wide range of intelligence disciplines.
- Provide administrative and operational analysis to command staff and decision makers to support resource allocation, deployment planning, and policy development.
- Serve as subject matter expert on department technology resources and analytical systems, providing guidance and support to department personnel and decision makers.
- Proactively monitor emerging technology to identify tools and methods with potential application within the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Criminal Justice, Statistics, Research Methodology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Job Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in conducting complex statistical analysis (time series analysis, trend projections, regression, correlation, and analysis of variance).
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Knowledge of Bl tools such as Tableau and Power Bl
- Knowledge of ESRI ArcMap and related extensions
- Knowledge of a scripting language such as R, Python, or SAS
- Strong knowledge of SQL
- Ability to prepare and present complex and detailed statistical reports
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form to police personnel, Executive staff, and other law enforcement agencies
- Strong structured and unstructured data skills with the ability to understand and blend data sources for analytics purposes
- Effective written, oral communications, and presentation skills
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet applications
- Ability to set priorities, self-start, and follow up on problems to resolution
- Highly motivated, conceptual thinker who can work independently or with a team
- Team player with a can-do attitude
- Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.
- The selection process will include a review of the applicant's application and any other supporting documentation (resumé, CV, licenses, certifications, etc.). Qualified applicants may receive an invitation for an in-person interview.
- Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
- If the position remains open, applicants may reapply if unsuccessful in the selection process.
TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or printed applications.
BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40-hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits, including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.
St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.
