Crime Analyst - SA5010 - POLICE - ADMIN SAKI (Grant Funded)
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Crime Analyst - Grant Funded (SAKI) (Part-Time)
Position ID: SA5010
Department/Division: Police/Operations
Reports to: Assistant Chief
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for gathering, entering, analyzing and coordinating data related to sexual assault crimes.
Essential Functions:
Enters investigation data for sexual assault crimes that meet the criteria into the United States government’s national Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP) database.
Retrieves and analyzes records in the VICAP database for comparison with active and inactive cases.
Coordinates with Property and Evidence Section to determine and select eligible sexual assault kits for retesting using scientifically improved testing methods.
Reviews and analyzes unsolved sexual assault cases to determine possible connections to sexual assault cases reported in the City and in other jurisdictions. Coordinates with investigators
to solve sexual assault cases.
Enters performance related metrics required by the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Computer Science, Math or other closely related field
Two years of relevant experience in data analysis, trend analysis, research methods, and statistics preferably in a law enforcement role
OR
Certification in crime analysis from the International Association of Crime Analysts or similar organization.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to use deductive reasoning, and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including the capability of producing reports suitable for Council presentations and for
use in a court of law;
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers;
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance;
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, e.g. factual and thorough case briefings and research for multiple criminal cases that all contain time-sensitive elements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
Maintains compliance and certification with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) databases, the Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (LEEP), the Violent Crime Apprehension Program
(ViCAP) database, and other databases specific to this job’s duties and responsibilities;
Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products, numerous public and private databases, and other task-specific computer software;
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
Must meet civilian hiring standards of the Denton Police Department, as such applicants may be required to complete a personal history statement prior to interview so the department
can complete an investigative background check
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Prior experience in law enforcement
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: M
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: I
Balancing: A
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a personal computer and telephone.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 11/10/2020
Revision Date: