Job Description

The City of Berkeley has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time, Crime Analyst with the Police Department. DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of analysis to provide timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends to assist operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aiding the investigative process, and increasing apprehensions and the clearance of cases; performs related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a non-sworn class within the Police Department, performing crime analysis to facilitate crime trend recognition and suspect identification. Incumbents typically work with field operation units to best deploy crime-fighting resources and further community policing; collect data on crime statistics, prepare and disseminate timely crime pattern information to sworn personnel using geographic information systems (GIS) and develop and utilize automated management information systems and query techniques for crime analysis; prepare technical staff reports, and may participate as part of a team on projects related to the gathering and reporting of crime information and may supervise support staff in the preparation of crime data statistics. This class is distinguished from Police Officer, which has powers of arrest and is designated as a sworn peace officer under the laws of the State.

 Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, public administration, urban affairs, statistics, or a related field EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of professional experience in crime analysis or systems operations. Experience in a law enforcement environment working with GIS, familiarity with National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) protocols, and a State Department of Justice Crime Analysis Certificate are desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must successfully complete a Police Department background investigation and evaluation, including a criminal history investigation. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

 Knowledge and Abilities:

Note: The level and scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics. Knowledge of:

1. Personal computer system technology and current programming languages;
2. Applied research methods, descriptive and inferential statistics, problem-oriented policing, local government processes;
3. File maintenance and law enforcement procedures;
4. The penal code and other codes and regulations related to crime data dissemination;
5. Computer software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis, public presentations, crime mapping, Internet access, web pages and geographic information systems; Skill in and ability to:
6. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to clearly communicate complex research methods and findings to diverse audiences;
7. Supervise administrative support staff;
8. Participate effectively in team efforts to improve and develop departmental programs and services;
9. Exercise judgment and discretion in completing assigned tasks;
10. Protect the integrity of confidential information;
11. Develop effective working relationships with police officers, support staff, and personnel in other agencies;
12. Listen effectively in order to gain an understanding of sworn personnel's knowledge and perceptions of problems;
13. Locate, read, and comprehend directly-related research;
14. Think creatively about public safety problems;
15. Determine customer needs and define the scope of projects, and
16. Manage multiple projects over extended time periods.

Company Description

The Berkeley Police Department is a professional full service law enforcement agency providing public safety to its 150,000+ community members through engaging the public, keeping the peace and responding to emergencies.