Job Description

Posting number: 02832

Department: POLICE

Job classification: CRIME ANALYST

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

Hiring Range: $26.42 - $32.37 Hourly

Full Range: $26.42 - $38.31 Hourly

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Join the City of Allen—a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play.

Our mission is simple: “To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence.”

At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life:

• People First – Prioritizing others
• Respect – Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty and trust
• Deliver – Following through and exceeding expectations
• Excel – Driving innovation and continuous improvement

We do Work that MATTERS! Join a team that serves our community and makes a real impact every day. Learn more about the City of Allen at allentx.gov.

The Crime Analysts position provides timely and relevant information to assist in solving criminal offenses. This includes developing tactical and strategic plans to help combat criminal activities in the community. This will be accomplished by analyzing crime data, offense reports, identifying trends and patterns in criminal activity, providing research support for criminal investigations personnel, and working with other law enforcement agencies and data sources. Other duties may include coordinating the exchange of criminal intelligence information within the police department, the law enforcement community, and assisting other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Examples of duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Analyzes crime data by collecting, disseminating and evaluating data, identifying trends, patterns and changes in criminal activity, creating, reviewing and publishing crime bulletins and illustrating crime patterns and statistics through charts, graphs and maps.
• Provides research support for criminal investigations and other personnel by creating and maintaining paper and electronic intelligence records, assisting in identifying criminal suspects, and performing computer (multiple databases) searches of field identification files, vehicle files and other related information.
• Coordinates the exchange of criminal intelligence information within departmental entities and with other agencies by responding to internal and external questions and inquiries and requesting information from police personnel, citizens and other law enforcement agencies.
• Determines analytical techniques and information gathering processes and obtains required data and information for analysis by maintaining knowledge of new developments in the field of crime analysis and revise techniques and processes as appropriate.
• Reviews and analyzes crime and arrest reports with particular emphasis on robbery, auto/business burglaries, sex crimes, thefts, and other major incidents; develops matrix to determine correlation between series of criminal activity.
• Researches, analyzes, and creates reports by utilizing police reporting software, Microsoft Office products, numerous public and private databases, and other task/position specific software.
• Makes presentations to internal and external groups regarding crimes in the community. This could include weekly, monthly and yearly statistics or presentations regarding specific crimes and crime trends being investigated by the agency. This position requires public speaking.
• Produces job specific publications which include, but are not limited to: statistical reports, crime bulletins, supplemental offense reports, inter-departmental communications, and periodical summary reports for the command staff.
• Assists with maintaining internal databases of selected persons such as registered sex offenders, known burglars, narcotics users, gang members and other selected groups. May assist with information and compliance issues related to the city's sex offender ordinance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may also be considered, but a typical way to qualify is by obtaining:

• a Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year of relevant work experience; OR
• an Associate degree plus five (5) years of relevant work experience; OR
• High School diploma or equivalent plus nine (9) years of crime analyst experience

Preferred

Degrees in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Computer Science, Math or closely related fields are preferred.

Experience in data analysis, trend analysis, research methods, and statistics preferably in a law enforcement role is preferred.

Must have experience producing reports and presenting materials in a formal meeting environment.

Certification and Other Requirements

• Safe driving record and valid Class C Driver's License
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, CJIS and fingerprint check, and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for Criminal Justice Information Security (Download PDF reader) standards.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

• Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Supplemental information

THE ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - HIRING PROCESS

Applicants are required to complete a Personal History Statement as well as a Preliminary Interview Packet to be able to advance in the hiring process. The application process may take several weeks. The most qualified applicants will advance through each phase of this process. Not every applicant will move forward. The application process is as follows:

• Complete Personal History Statement as well as a Preliminary Interview Packet
• Preliminary Interview
• Oral Board
• Background
• Polygraph
• Drug Screen
• Psychological Evaluation

Due to the nature of this position, an extensive background investigation, polygraph and psychological examination will be conducted on final applicants. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these steps. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for employment.

All selected applicants who have received a conditional job offer will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.

Interview Board

During this interview, the applicant is evaluated in the areas of professionalism, dependability, reaction to pressure and situational reasoning ability, along with interpersonal and oral communication.

Background Investigation

An extensive check of criminal, driving, employment records, education, and credit references will be conducted as well as verification of character references.

Polygraph Examination

The department's polygraph examiner is licensed by the state and conducts the examinations within the state guidelines.

Psychological Examination

The applicant is assessed for their psychological suitability for law enforcement work. The applicant is evaluated for hypersensitivity, impulsiveness and frustration tolerance, as well as attributes such as achievement, flexibility, sensitivity, maturity, intelligence, somatic concerns, mood, social adjustment, anxiety, emotional control, dominance, moral-ethical behavior, impression formation and attitudes. An applicant must receive a rating of 4.0 or above to pass the psychological examination.

Once an applicant has successfully passed each of the previous phases, they will then be scheduled for an interview with the Chief of Police, or the Designee.

INELIGIBILITY AND DISQUALIFIERS LIST

Below is a list of occurrences that may disqualify the applicant either permanently or make the applicant ineligible for hire for a specified period of time. These causes include, but are not limited to those listed below:

INELIGIBILTY LIST

1. IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. The applicant will be considered ineligible until citizenship is obtained in accordance with state and federal laws.
2. HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OR ADMITTED TO CONDUCT that constitutes a Class B misdemeanor under the Penal Code or equivalent under federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), within ten (10) years, will result in a temporary rejection. Crimes involving moral turpitude may result in permanent disqualification and will be considered on a case-by-case basis with appropriate consideration of circumstances.
3. Has been convicted of or admitted to conduct which constitutes a class A misdemeanor or a felony under state or federal law, to include the UCMJ. Conviction of or admission to conduct that constitutes a class A misdemeanor or a felony will result in a permanent disqualification.

An applicant will not be considered for employment while charges are pending for any criminal offense.

NOTE:

For the purposes of item #2 mentioned above, a person is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude, if a court of competent jurisdiction enters an adjudication of guilt against the person, or a plea of guilty is entered by the person, under the laws of this or another state or the United States, regardless of whether:

The sentence is subsequently probated, and the person is discharged from probation or community supervision;

Deferred adjudication is granted;

The accusation, complaint, information, or indictment against the person is dismissed is released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense: or

The person is pardoned for the offense, unless the pardon is granted expressly for subsequent proof of innocence.

1. HAVING A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DWI OR DUI) WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF APPLICATION OR DURING THE HIRING PROCESS. This will result in a temporary disqualification until the ten-year time period has expired from the date of the conviction.
2. EVER BEEN OR CURRENTLY ON COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OR PROBATION ABOVE THE GRADE OF A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR OR A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS. This will result in a temporary disqualification until the ten-year time period has expired from the date of the court order.
3. HAS FAILED TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND FLUENTLY SPEAK THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. The applicant will be ineligible until the deficiency is corrected.
4. IS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION TO WHICH HE/SHE SEEKS APPOINTMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION. The applicant will be ineligible until he/she is able to perform the essential job functions.
5. IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE. The applicant will be ineligible until he/she is able to obtain a Texas Drivers License.

DISQUALIFIERS LIST

Subject to final interpretation by the Chief of Police or his/her designee any of the following categories can be used as guidelines for temporary or permanent disqualification.

1. HAS USED ILLICIT SUBSTANCES AS INDICATED IN THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

Applicants will be temporarily disqualified when they have admitted to conduct which constitutes use of marijuana or any derivative of during the last five (5) years.

Applicants, who admit to conduct which constitutes abuse of legally obtained prescription medication(s), or illegal use of prescription medication(s) of another person, may be temporarily or permanently disqualified. Conduct involving the abuse and/or misuse of prescription medication(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances.

Applicants will be permanently disqualified when it has been determined or they have admitted to conduct which constitutes illegal use of felony grade substances as defined in the Texas Penal Code.

1. APPLICANTS WILL BE TEMPORARILY DISQUALIFIED WHO HAVE VIOLATIONS EXCEEDING THREE (3) EVENTS (MOVING VIOLATIONS OR PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS) IN THE PRECEDING THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS OR A RECKLESS DRIVING CONVICTION IN THE PRECEDING SIXTY (60) MONTHS.

Lesser but more severe violations that tend to indicate driving habits that are not compatible with the operation of emergency vehicles and present potential liabilities to the City of Allen will be temporarily disqualified. Re-application will be permitted when the candidate can meet the above standards.

1. HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR RESIGNED IN LIEU OF DISMISSAL FROM ANY EMPLOYMENT FOR INEFFICIENCY, DELINQUENCY, OR MISCONDUCT. THIS WILL BE EVALUATED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.

Disqualification under this provision will be considered permanent.

Tattoo Policy: To view the entire tattoo policy, please go to our website. Tattoo’s can be visible on the arms, but must be approved prior to wearing short sleeves. If the tattoo is not approved, long sleeves will be required. The covering of tattoos, body art, and branding through the use of covers, band-aids, or bandages is not allowed.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Allen and employee and may be revised by the employer as needed.

The City of Allen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or military status in employment or in the provision of services.

The City of Allen participates in the federal e-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.