Job Description

Posting number: 10116

Department: IMPD-Admin

Job classification: Civilian Analyst 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers, Public Safety

Summary

The purpose of this position is to participate in the collection, collation, analysis, dissemination and evaluation of crime data to discover leads using camera footage, intelligence databases, mapping, and open source techniques.

Agency Summary

IMPD serves with courage and compassion, partnering with our community to address crime and create a safer Indianapolis for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Examples of duties

Watch aware cameras and other available camera systems to gather case related intelligence.

Work with a staff of crime and intelligence analysts who perform analysis of trends, patterns and problems for police staff.

Oversee the retrieval and analysis of various crime, calls for service, arrest and other data generated throughout the department.

Plans, develops, administers and implements a wide variety of activities related to the activities of assigned unit such as; IAC, CGIC, District, Robbery, Homicide, Aggravated Assault, or other units in need of assistance.

May need to work nonstandard business hours, day, middle, or night shift.

May also be required to work weekends and be called in.

Study current literature on research methodology and public safety issues and make recommendations for improvements in crime/intelligence analysis practices.

Collects intelligence from a variety of sources to create usable and actionable intelligence products.

Develops an information sharing and collaboration network amongst public safety and private sector partners.

Creates and manages an Intelligence database, including input, processing, and output procedures, in an automated data processing or computer environment.

Locates, retrieves, and processes information within assigned functional areas.

Assists in the development of Operational Plans.

Integrate information from analysts and police personnel into a presentation for Command Staff and unit supervisors.

Monitors all available sources of media, intelligence sources and homeland security resources to timely identify incidents and patterns.

Develop statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations, preventative enforcement and education, identification of patterns, trends and criminal organizations and identification of known and repeat offenders.

Communicates with department divisions, outside agencies, community leaders and partners to coordinate activities and exchange information.

Assists with routine administrative duties as required.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Develops an information sharing and collaboration network among public safety and private sector partners.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in either criminology, psychology, sociology, data science, or another related field. If someone has five years of experience as a civilian analyst within a police department, but does not have a bachelors degree that would cover the educational requirement.

Experience in the use of statistical computer programs and experience working with GIS software, computer databases, relational databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.

Must pass a background check.

Experience working in a public safety and/or emergency management environment is highly desirable. Experience implementing a major technology or communications project preferred. Understands information technology, radio communications systems, video surveillance systems and related technology and keeps current with advances relevant to Department and City needs. Three years of experience conducting research using complex statistical analysis and statistical computer programs is preferred.

Strong knowledge of social media platforms.

Strong general knowledge of the theory, principles and concepts of GIS, and relational databases.

Must have knowledge of 28 CFR Part 23 and Indiana Code 5-2-4.

Must be able to identify priority intelligence assessments and determine when and where to distribute assessments.

Must be willing to work irregular and / or long hours if required during ongoing investigative support.

Ability to prepare and present complex statistical reports.

Knowledge of law enforcement computer systems – Records Management System (RMS) and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). The International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) certification preferred.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Supplemental information

Must be able to work nonstandard business hours and sometimes on weekends. May be called in if needed. Work is conducted in an office environment. Some business meetings will occur out of the office and require travel to them.