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City of Boca Raton Crime Intelligence Analyst in Boca Raton, Florida
Crime Intelligence Analyst
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Crime Intelligence Analyst
Salary
$27.16 - $36.08 Hourly
Location
FL 33487, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
03985
Department
Police Services
Division
Community Services 22/07001
Opening Date
09/16/2024
Closing Date
10/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N
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Job Description
The Crime Intelligence Analyst is a full performance level position responsible for professional, administrative and technical work within the Police Department under the supervision of the Intelligence Led Policing Manager. The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs work extracting, collecting, collating, and analyzing open source, incident, intelligence and traffic data to disseminate actionable intelligence products relating to criminal activity, crime trends and problems, and patterns based on spatial analysis (dealing with geographic locations), temporal analysis (dealing with time frames), and modus operandi (dealing with criminal behavior). The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs other related work as required.
Essential Functions
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs the following functions:
Uses crime data, intelligence and knowledge of police programs and patrol activities to identify opportunities for proactive policing efforts and effective resource allocation
Analyzes police incident reports to determine the type of crime, suspect(s) description, geographical location, time of occurrence, method of operation, vehicles and type of stolen property in support of patrol and investigative activities
Runs criminal history checks on subjects who were field interviewed by officers and people arrested for criminal activity
Prepares and disseminates actionable intelligence reports and crime bulletins both internally and externally in a timely and understandable format either orally or in writing/electronically
Provides recommendations or strategies to be used for apprehending criminals in the form of directed patrol recommendations; extra surveillance, stakeouts, etc.
Participates in the investigative process through analytical examination of data and intelligence, preparing demonstrative evidence products for court as needed, and identifying case linkages in support of successful prosecution
Presents crime analysis related intelligence in an effective format by using Geographic Information System (GIS) to plot areas of criminal activity, calls for service, incident report locations and/or accidents
Prepares for and actively participates in briefings for command staff, road patrol, and investigative personnel as needed
Responds to personnel requests for tactical, administrative and strategic analysis to include area analysis studies, background studies, statistical information, and any other studies on demand
Coordinates and participates in regional intelligence meetings
Identifies and monitors prolific offender activities
Conducts open source research and data analysis of social media for potential criminal activity and/or threats to the community
Forecasts crime sprees and communicates findings to direct proactive patrol efforts
Reviews video evidence
Highlights active warrants and repeat offenders for operational personnel
Monitors pawnshop activity and online resources for evidence/stolen property, provides analysis of possible flow of stolen property
Participates in Intelligence Led Policing efforts
Supports crime prevention officers in meetings with community groups and other City agencies
Keeps abreast of criminal investigative techniques and the Department's reporting procedures through maintaining a close working relationship with officers and investigators
Routinely confers and collaborates with other Crime Intelligence Analysts within the Department and within the region to discuss, determine, review and identify crime trends, series and patterns and to resolve problems
RELATED TASKS:
The Crime Intelligence Analyst performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Crime Intelligence Analyst must have a thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of crime analysis and criminal behavior. The analyst must have a thorough knowledge of standards and methods of statistics and research techniques used to conduct statistical analysis and determine criminal patterns. The analyst must have the ability to acquire and maintain general knowledge of department policy and criminal investigation techniques. The analyst must have the ability to acquire competent excellence in the use of departmental computer applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the most current version of Microsoft Office Suite, open source searching and departmental reporting systems to assist in the analysis function. The analyst must have the ability to determine pertinent information to extract from police systems and open source to analyze statistical data in order to draw sound conclusions. The analyst must have the ability to prioritize and keep accurate and detailed records. The analyst must have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and respectfully, both orally and in writing, with law enforcement personnel and the public.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in statistics, crime or intelligence analysis, criminology, research methodology, or other closely related field. Four (4) years of experience collecting and analyzing data and/or intelligence in a law enforcement environment. Two (2) years of the required experience may be supplemented by a Bachelors Degree in coursework of the same.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The analyst must have a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. The analyst must successfully complete a criminal history background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment. The analyst must attain their FCIC and NCIC certificate within the first six months of employment. The analyst must begin the International Association of Crime Analysts Certified Law Enforcement Analyst examination process within 12 months of employment.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
Workers' Compensation
Certification/License Verification
Credit Check
Fingerprinting
Polygraph
Neighborhood Check
Physical
Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Year of Service Accrual
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.
Year of Service Benefit
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,100 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.