CITY OF REIDSVILLE HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR
CRIME ANALYST/MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST
POSTING DATE: 3/24/15
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN APRIL 7, 2015
PAY RANGE: $33,203 - $49,805
SUMMARY: Incumbents in this classification perform and conduct a variety of crime and statistical
analysis in support of crime analyst activities; collect and analyze data describing crime patterns, crime
trends, traffic analysis and potential suspects; assist with administering crime analysis database and RMS
system; assist in monitoring and researching known felons within the city; assist with creating local, state
and federal statistics for City-wide and in-house reporting requirements; ensure work quality and adherence
to established policies and procedures. Position reports to Administrative Lieutenant.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Collect, collate and analyze a variety of economic, geographic or social information in support of crime
analysis activities; utilize sources from various calls for service, census, demographic and other related
data; display informational analysis to police administrators and City officials.
Perform a variety of statistical analysis; provide information to assist in identifying crime problems;
develop and test crime prediction and resource allocation statistical models; assist in advising sworn staff of
areas of high crime probability; assist in developing and preparing charts, graphs, maps, reports and related
materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity.
Monitor local, regional and national crime trends.
Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees,
representatives of other agencies, the media and the general public.
Create confidential law enforcement bulletins regarding crime trends, repeat offenders and officer safety.
Develop and produce crime maps using geographic information systems (GIS) applications and conduct
spatial analysis of crime data.
Analyze known offenders MOs and establish time lines to perform suspect/crime correlation in order to
provide suspect leads and targets for surveillance or directed patrol.
Make written and oral presentations using maps, charts and graphs to inform police officers, detectives,
investigators and commanders of emerging or existing crime series, patterns and trends, as well as suspect
and victim profiles.
Predict or forecast criminal trends based on computer analyses of current and past criminal activity.
Answer inquiries from the public, businesses, community groups and websites regarding crime activity,
trends and patterns.
Collect, analyze and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodology. Employ
principles and applications of mathematics and statistics, which may require knowledge of research
methodology and techniques.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in criminal justice, public administration,
mathematics/statistics or related field. Three years of building data bases, collecting, organizing and
summarizing data to provide usable analyzed information. Must be able to interpret and make inferences
from statistical information.
Some experience in radio communications is desired. Possession of DCI certification or the ability to
obtain certification within 6 months is required.
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Knowledge of tactical, strategic and administrative crime analysis, statistics and their application; relevant
crime analysis methods, policies, procedures and strategies to promote local, state or national security
operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions; structure and principles of applicable
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations; statistical research methods; data
analysis techniques and methods and customer service principles.
Skill in using a computer and related software applications; interpreting, applying and communicating
applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations; developing and interpreting statistical data;
speaking in public; managing databases; applying independent judgment, personal discretion and
resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines; identifying alternative solutions and establishing
and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of
work; oral and written communication; multitasking; computer operations, statistical and mapping (GIS)
software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive
motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required
only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Background check and pre-employment drug screen required. EOE.