LAW ENFORCEMENT ANALYST (GRANT/FT/BENEFITS)

This incumbent will be embedded within the Harford County Sheriff's Office, Crime Suppression Unit, and will work directly in conjunction with CSU investigations.

Researches and collects data to monitor trends, patterns, and changes in society which impact the quality and delivery of service to the community i.e., population, housing, technology, operating activities, incidence of disease or crime, and calls for service; collects and compiles intelligence information to generate data for support in investigations; collects, categorizes, analyzes, prepares and disseminates information relative to actual or anticipated criminal and/or terrorist activity; performs other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

1. Meets requirements for intelligence file creation, retention, dissemination, and purging.
2. Perform statistical work, analytical research, and link analysis.
3. Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
4. Proficiently perform computerized word processing, comprehension, summarizing, and writing/editing utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS, analytic software, Crystal Reports, etc. to extract, analyze, and present findings.
5. Research methods, techniques, designs, and procedures.
6. Make inferences and projections from written material, statistical data, and geographic information.
7. Work proactively and independently with initiative and attention to detail.
8. Ability to perform quantitative analysis and research methodology while utilizing both manual and computer-aided systems to make sound policy, procedural, and crime reduction strategy recommendations.
9. Knowledge of adaptation, implementation, and coordination of best practices.
10. Knowledge of computer information systems design, implementation, and maintenance.
11. Ability to acquire competent excellence and troubleshooting abilities in the use of departmental computer applications, GIS, word processing, open source searching, and reporting systems to assist in the collection and analysis functions.
12. Ability to establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently to accommodate numerous deadlines.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff; successfully communicate with other staff members, other law enforcement agencies, and members of the public; and work as a team.
14. Ability to maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere.
15. Ability to respond properly in emergency situations and complete assignments under pressure.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, criminal justice, analytics, or related field and 3 years’ experience as a criminal analyst.Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Work occurs in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Occasional light lifting of materials up to 20 pounds and sitting for extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and detailed data. Requires repetitive motion in the operation of a computer.
• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations.
• The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Salary : $53,985 - $60,000