Research Analyst II - Baltimore Police Department

OPENING DATE: 3/29/23

CLOSING DATE: 4/12/23

SALARY $70,509 - $112,814

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant's education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A Research Analyst II organizes and analyzes data of international, national and local intelligence and statistics into actionable data in a City agency. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Positions in this class that are assigned to the Baltimore City Police Department, work a rotating shift, to include evening, weekend and holidays. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a course in quantitative methods or research methods.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting data.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of research techniques and methodology.

• Knowledge of data collection techniques.

• Knowledge of the procedures in conducting data and statistical studies.

• Knowledge of the techniques of preparing data and statistical reports and developing forms for data and statistical studies.

• Knowledge of current and historical data on international and domestic affairs.

• Skill in organizing and analyzing data and statistics from a wide variety of sources.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate software systems for applicability.

• Ability to speak and write effectively.

• Ability to deal with others effectively.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Positions in the Baltimore City Police Department must have two years of experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting police data.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and undergo a full background investigation from the Baltimore City Police Department.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jade Glenn, HR Specialist II via email at jade.glenn@baltimorecity.gov.

Residency & Financial Disclosure:

"This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City's Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."

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