Criminal Intelligence Analyst (P1)
City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006
Overview
The Crime Analyst will be assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) or the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET), divisions within the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Utilizing various analytical techniques and tools, the Analyst will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to criminal activity to provide actionable insights to Detectives and Investigators. Provide investigative case support to Investigators and Detectives by utilizing access to various database systems and analyzing the results of queries within those systems.
Responsibilities
Receive requests for service as assigned by supervisors or direct requests from known law enforcement liaisons.
Evaluate all assigned requests for criminal nexus and determine resources required to fulfill the request.
Access and query available data systems to develop information related to suspect criminal activity and background.
Research similar incidents for possible links to additional criminal investigations and cross reference known information for additional case comparison.
Complete other tasks as assigned by command personnel.
Utilize specialty software to analyze investigative case information and create products necessary for organization and information relevance and/or information flow.
Attend specialized training for cell phone mapping, charting, and context analysis. Stay current with changes in phone technology and service providers.
Receive and maintain data files for phone extractions and phone toll records as a result of legal compliance.
Import phone records and create cases specific to requests.
Analyze phone data and determine relevancy to investigation or possible links to other criminal investigations.
Create charts in specialized analytical software to display timeline of events or show relational links between suspects, victims, and other parties.
Create clear and concise maps to show patterns of travel or known locations based on evidence.
Create reports that depict large amounts of information to allow investigators and prosecutors to easily comprehend the data sets.
Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Demonstrate good organizational skills, apply prioritization techniques, and demonstrate flexibility and ability to multitask.
Possess strong research and critical thinking skills.
Experience at communicating complex information and material in an easily understood format through the use of visual charts, timelines, and larger data stories.
Demonstrate proficient use of databases and intelligence tools.
Ability to build effective working relationships to attain goals and work collaboratively and productively as a team member.
Possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to learn new skills quickly.
Write and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Ability to work with sensitive or restricted information with integrity and confidentiality.
Work independently as needed.
Flexible to work non-traditional hours and weekends as needed for critical cases and team support.
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employment The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
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Responsibilities
Receive requests for service as assigned by supervisors or direct requests from known law enforcement liaisons.
Evaluate all assigned requests for criminal nexus and determine resources required to fulfill the request.
Access and query available data systems to develop information related to suspect criminal activity and background.
Research similar incidents for possible links to additional criminal investigations and cross reference known information for additional case comparison.
Complete other tasks as assigned by command personnel.
Utilize specialty software to analyze investigative case information and create products necessary for organization and information relevance and/or information flow.
Attend specialized training for cell phone mapping, charting, and context analysis. Stay current with changes in phone technology and service providers.
Receive and maintain data files for phone extractions and phone toll records as a result of legal compliance.
Import phone records and create cases specific to requests.
Analyze phone data and determine relevancy to investigation or possible links to other criminal investigations.
Create charts in specialized analytical software to display timeline of events or show relational links between suspects, victims, and other parties.
Create clear and concise maps to show patterns of travel or known locations based on evidence.
Create reports that depict large amounts of information to allow investigators and prosecutors to easily comprehend the data sets.
Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Demonstrate good organizational skills, apply prioritization techniques, and demonstrate flexibility and ability to multitask.
Possess strong research and critical thinking skills.
Experience at communicating complex information and material in an easily understood format through the use of visual charts, timelines, and larger data stories.
Demonstrate proficient use of databases and intelligence tools.
Ability to build effective working relationships to attain goals and work collaboratively and productively as a team member.
Possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to learn new skills quickly.
Write and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Ability to work with sensitive or restricted information with integrity and confidentiality.
Work independently as needed.
Flexible to work non-traditional hours and weekends as needed for critical cases and team support.
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employment The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
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