Duties Description Under the direction of a Crime Analysis Center Director, incumbents examine data sources and other information streams that support the crime analysis process and prepare reports documenting research and analytical tools utilized.
Responsibilities
* Monitors, collects, and analyzes open-source information, raw crime-related data, and intelligence information using a variety of analytical tools and techniques.
* Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and correlates crime and intelligence information to determine source reliability, accuracy, and integrity.
* Distinguishes patterns and trends from disparate pieces of information and intelligence.
* Works as part of a team providing investigative support for criminal investigations.
* Follows all procedures related to the proper handling of sensitive law enforcement information.
* Uses software tools to analyze data and data sources to benefit law enforcement investigations.
* Tests and validates computer hardware, software, and analytical tools using established procedures.
* Collects and disseminates crime and intelligence data and shares those data resources as appropriate.
* Conducts peer review of other Crime Analysts' findings and analyses.
* Composes descriptive intelligence reports and products using analytical techniques and methods that document research, analysis, and tools utilized in investigative support and analysis.
* Serves as a liaison with internal and external groups and individuals to provide analytical assistance.
* Responds to major criminal investigations by providing information sharing support to federal, State, local and tribal agencies as requested and assigned.
* Provides oral and written briefings on current criminal threat environments and other topics as requested.
* Organizes and maintains sensitive, and open-source case data, databases, and files.
* Testifies in courtroom proceedings as required.
* Completes computer hardware, software, and electronic research to locate information and data that can be utilized to further the investigation process.
* Reviews current best practices and attends seminars, courses, or skilled meetings to stay abreast of developments within the fields of intelligence and crime analysis.
* Attends meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars to advance knowledge.
Qualifications
* Crime Analyst 1, SG-18
o Six years of crime analysis or related experience.
o Required experience includes strategic, tactical, and administrative analysis, which includes resource deployment, crime mapping, pattern identification, or emerging trend recognition; or experience researching and interpreting law enforcement data.
* Crime Analyst Trainee 2
o Five years of crime analysis or related experience.
o Required experience includes strategic, tactical, and administrative analysis, which includes resource deployment, crime mapping, pattern identification, or emerging trend recognition; or experience researching and interpreting law enforcement data.
* Crime Analyst Trainee 1
o Four years of crime analysis or related experience.
o Required experience includes strategic, tactical, and administrative analysis, which includes resource deployment, crime mapping, pattern identification, or emerging trend recognition; or experience researching and interpreting law enforcement data.
Substitutions
* An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
* A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience.
* A master's or higher-level degree may substitute for one additional year of experience.
* A certificate in crime analysis or GIS may substitute for one year of experience.
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