Crime Analyst

JOB SUMMARYrnApplies knowledge of Texas laws, police procedures and criminal behavior to perform statistical and analytical research through the use of computer applications and the public safety system data to plan, collect, assess, collate, analyze, and disseminate information for crime pattern detection, suspect-crime correlation, target-suspect profiles and crime forecasting.rnQUALIFICATIONSrnEducation and Experience:rnrnHigh School diploma required. rnAssociate degree or two years of college with degree work in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a closely related field preferred. rnExperience in law enforcement or analysis work preferred. rnCertified Law Enforcement Analyst Program (CLEA) preferred but not required. rnrnSpecial Requirements:rnrnMust possess ability to apply analytical reasoning and perform routine mathematical calculations.rnMust have excellent oral and written communication skills.rnMust have the ability to work effectively and courteously with associates and the public. rnUtilize word processing and other associated tools to prepare informational bulletins and informational update bulletins to inform appropriate department personnel of possible or emerging crime patterns.rnCreate and publish crime charts, graphs and maps illustrating crime patterns and statistics.rnContinually research and evaluate the crime analysis function for improved procedures or processes.rnDevelop and instruct training programs for police personnel and the general public.rnPerforms other related duties as assigned by the division commander or division supervisors.rnrnKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: rnrnPosition requires the ability to obtain and apply knowledge of crime analysis principles, practices and methods, state, federal and local laws, statistical analysis and a general knowledge of office management. rnPosition requires the ability to discern matters which require confidentiality. rnPosition requires proficiency in use of computer hardware, such as personal computers, mainframes, scanners, modems, printers, and plotters. rnPosition also requires proficiency or ability to become proficient in the use of an array of software/programs. rnIncumbent for this position to have excellent oral and written communication skills, in addition to the ability to apply analytical reasoning and perform routine mathematical calculations. rnMust have the ability to work effectively and courteously with associates and the public.rnComprehensive knowledge of research design methods, procedures and techniques used in statistical analysisrnComprehensive knowledge of statistical program languages, performing data searches and managing datarnComprehensive knowledge of computer software packages designed for statistical datarnKnowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) used in crime analysis such as ArcView/ArcGISrnAbility to work under pressure within time constraintsrnComprehensive knowledge of report writing software such as Crystal Reports, SSRS, and Microsoft PowerBi.rnWindows operating system, Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), SQL query language.rnrnPHYSICAL DEMANDSrnThe work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.rnBENEFITSrnThe City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.