APD Crime Analyst, City of Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA
City of Alexandria, VA -
Alexandria, VA,
US
APD Crime Analyst
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
Salary: $61,489.48 - $108,209.40 Annually
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00390
Department: Alexandria Police Department
Division: INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Opening Date: 04/09/2024
Closing Date: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
POLICE CRIME ANALYST
"Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!"
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia, and is borderedby the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a position as our Crime Analyst.
An Overview
Do you enjoy working with a variety of data sets and producing a broad catalogue of sophisticated and insightful crime analysis products? Do you enjoy working with analytical software tools and geographic information systems? Consider joining the Alexandria Police Department. As a member of the Crime Analysis Section, you will play an integral role in all aspects of department operations and investigations. The Alexandria Police Department strongly invests in technology and fully embraces proactive crime analysis and intelligence led policing. As an analyst in the Section, you will interact with personnel at all levels within the Department and other City Agencies, influencing, maintaining and enhancing crime analysis and its impact.
A Crime Analyst with the Alexandria Police Department analyzes and evaluates various data sets to aid in the deployment of Police resources throughout the City and increase the effectiveness of police operations in relation to the Department's goals and strategies. The incumbent collects, collates, analyzes, disseminates, and evaluates crime data to discover developing patterns, trends, and changes in criminal activity in the City of Alexandria. The incumbent utilizes various databases and software (including ArcGIS, LexisNexis Products, the Microsoft Suite including Access i2, and cell data analysis software) to analyze and interpret crime data related to crime series, patterns, and suspect profiles. Products generated by the Crime Analysis Section include reports and bulletins on crime statistics, criminal activity, cell data analysis, as well as crime trends, patterns, and series. Findings will be presented to command staff, detectives, and patrol in order to deploy resources in the most efficient and effective manner. The incumbent independently conceptualizes, organizes, and carries out most work assignments under the general supervision of the Supervisory Crime Analyst.
What You Should Bring (Skills and Abilities)
The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of the theories, principles, and practice of crime analysis to include the strategic, tactical, investigative, and administrative aspects. The ideal candidate will be well versed in a variety of analytical software tools and geographic information systems used to accurately produce reports, identify trends, and support investigations andpatroloperations.The ideal candidate will be able to resolve issues effectively and efficiently, meet deadlines, manage competing demands, present findings and recommendations clearly and successfully, both verbally and in writing, and maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of crime analysis and its supporting roles, and be able to work collaboratively in a highly data driven organization.
The Opportunity - Examples of Work
About the Department
The City of Alexandria Police Department is a nationally recognized and accredited law enforcement agency providing services to a diverse community. A group of talented professionals, the Alexandria Police Department is a dedicated team of people who, in partnership with the community, work to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for our residents, merchants, and visitors. We are a diverse organization, reflecting Alexandria's various cultures and offering many different career and promotional opportunities.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four-Year College Degree; three years of experience performing statistical analysis, including documented experience in conducting analysis in a criminal justice or law enforcement setting, and summarizing findings and conclusions in both verbal and written form. At least one year of experience with Geographic Information System technology (GIS).
Preferred Qualifications
Four-Year College Degree in Criminal Justice, Statistics, Social Science, or related field; at least one year of experience working for a law enforcement agency; experience using link charting software, such as PLX (previously known as Pen-Link) and/or i2 Analyst's Notebook; experience using LexisNexis products (those previously known as ATAC & ATACRaids by Bair Analytics); experience with CompStat or similar process.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment background checks:
We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs!
The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Also, temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources at 703.###.#### or email
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I understand that failure to thoroughly and accurately complete the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on my application and the "Supplemental Questionnaire" will result in my application being rejected. In connection with my application for employment with the Alexandria Police Department, I understand that the Alexandria Police Department will conduct a criminal history background investigation and may request Investigative Consumer Reports. The Alexandria Police Department will consider the information confidential and will use it solely for employment-related purposes. By providing my date of birth and social security number (SSN), I expressly authorize the Alexandria Police Department to perform a background investigation and use the resulting information in conjunction with my application for employment. I further understand that any and all information contained in my application submittals or otherwise disclosed to the Alexandria Police Department may be utilized for the purpose of determining my suitability to work in the Alexandria Police Department. I have read and understand the above information.
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Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your date of birth. Please format as xx-xx-xxxx.
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Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your social security number. Please format as xxx-xx-xxxx.
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR CLASS 1 OR 2 MISDEMEANOR BY ANY CRIMINAL COURT SINCE THE AGE OF 18 YEARS? Individuals convicted of a felony or class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor are ineligible for certain positions, including ECT, Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Officer and Sheriff.
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Are you a United States Citizen or a lawful resident of the United States ?
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Do you have prior experience for this position?
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If yes, briefly describe the directly-related experience. If no, enter N/A.
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Do you have any previous Sworn or Civilian* public safety (Police, Sheriff, Fire, Emergency Communications) experience in a law enforcement environment? * This could include such positions as Parking Enforcement Officer, Dispatcher, Crime Analyst, etc)
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Do you have a four-year college degree from an accredited college or university?
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What field of study is your college degree in? If you have additional higher education degrees, please state that field of study as well.
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How many years have you worked for a criminal justice or law enforcement agency?
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How many years of experience do you have performing crime and/or intelligence analysis?
13
How many years of experience do you have performing analysis type work? Please describe your experience in analysis.
14
Please describe your experience with ESRI ArcGIS (Geographic Information Systems), indicate if it is ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, to include the number of years using either or both programs.
15
Please list any other mapping program(s) you have experience using, describe your work-related experience, and the number of years using the program(s).
16
Please provide information regarding your experience with the COMPSTAT/SRS (or similar) process.
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Please describe your experience using i2 Products (Analyst's Notebook, iBase and iBridge), to include the number of years using the program.
18
Please provide information regarding your experience with PLX/PenLink, CellHawk, GeoTime, or other cell phone data analysis programs, to include the number of years using the program(s).
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What additional skills do you possess that would benefit the Alexandria Police Department. Please explain:
Required Question
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00390
Department: Alexandria Police Department
Division: INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Opening Date: 04/09/2024
Closing Date: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
POLICE CRIME ANALYST
"Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!"
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia, and is borderedby the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a position as our Crime Analyst.
An Overview
Do you enjoy working with a variety of data sets and producing a broad catalogue of sophisticated and insightful crime analysis products? Do you enjoy working with analytical software tools and geographic information systems? Consider joining the Alexandria Police Department. As a member of the Crime Analysis Section, you will play an integral role in all aspects of department operations and investigations. The Alexandria Police Department strongly invests in technology and fully embraces proactive crime analysis and intelligence led policing. As an analyst in the Section, you will interact with personnel at all levels within the Department and other City Agencies, influencing, maintaining and enhancing crime analysis and its impact.
A Crime Analyst with the Alexandria Police Department analyzes and evaluates various data sets to aid in the deployment of Police resources throughout the City and increase the effectiveness of police operations in relation to the Department's goals and strategies. The incumbent collects, collates, analyzes, disseminates, and evaluates crime data to discover developing patterns, trends, and changes in criminal activity in the City of Alexandria. The incumbent utilizes various databases and software (including ArcGIS, LexisNexis Products, the Microsoft Suite including Access i2, and cell data analysis software) to analyze and interpret crime data related to crime series, patterns, and suspect profiles. Products generated by the Crime Analysis Section include reports and bulletins on crime statistics, criminal activity, cell data analysis, as well as crime trends, patterns, and series. Findings will be presented to command staff, detectives, and patrol in order to deploy resources in the most efficient and effective manner. The incumbent independently conceptualizes, organizes, and carries out most work assignments under the general supervision of the Supervisory Crime Analyst.
What You Should Bring (Skills and Abilities)
The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of the theories, principles, and practice of crime analysis to include the strategic, tactical, investigative, and administrative aspects. The ideal candidate will be well versed in a variety of analytical software tools and geographic information systems used to accurately produce reports, identify trends, and support investigations andpatroloperations.The ideal candidate will be able to resolve issues effectively and efficiently, meet deadlines, manage competing demands, present findings and recommendations clearly and successfully, both verbally and in writing, and maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of crime analysis and its supporting roles, and be able to work collaboratively in a highly data driven organization.
The Opportunity - Examples of Work
- Review and use data from law enforcement sensitive databases in conjunction with electronic software, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing, and statistical applications to analyze and present data and create actionable, comprehensive tactical and administrative analytic products.
- Prepare a variety of mapping (GIS) products, including those that provide a level of geo-spatial analysis.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels and units of the department.
- Perform a variety of strategic, tactical, and administrative duties related to the systematic process of collecting, categorizing, analyzing, and disseminating timely, accurate, and useful information that describes crime patterns, trends, series, and potential suspects.
- Prepares crime bulletins to disseminate to the Department and region. These bulletins will contain statistical charts, maps, and vital information.
- Identify crime patterns through spatial and temporal analysis, as well as open-source and external department research.
- Provide accurate, timely and relevant analysis of crime patterns and trends that aid in the efficient deployment of departmental resources, increase apprehensions of suspects, and assist in the clearance and prosecution of criminal cases.
- Participates in Command meetings, as well as provides supporting material for command staff presentations and clarifying information during the meetings.
- Collect and route crime bulletins from surrounding law enforcement agencies, highlighting relevant information and provide commentary as to the nexus to the city; maintain a working relationship with regional agencies; and attend regional meetings for sharing and networking opportunities.
- Maintains contact with the crime analyst community nationwide by using the Internet and other forums to identify new trends in crime analysis techniques and tools.
- Work closely with both Patrol & the Investigations Division to provide timely and actionable analytical products to include cell data and forensic data extraction analysis reports.
- Presents comprehensive data and analytic findings professionally and effectively, whether written or verbal, that are appropriate for the intended audience (Police Department employees, City and external partners, and the public)
About the Department
The City of Alexandria Police Department is a nationally recognized and accredited law enforcement agency providing services to a diverse community. A group of talented professionals, the Alexandria Police Department is a dedicated team of people who, in partnership with the community, work to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for our residents, merchants, and visitors. We are a diverse organization, reflecting Alexandria's various cultures and offering many different career and promotional opportunities.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four-Year College Degree; three years of experience performing statistical analysis, including documented experience in conducting analysis in a criminal justice or law enforcement setting, and summarizing findings and conclusions in both verbal and written form. At least one year of experience with Geographic Information System technology (GIS).
Preferred Qualifications
Four-Year College Degree in Criminal Justice, Statistics, Social Science, or related field; at least one year of experience working for a law enforcement agency; experience using link charting software, such as PLX (previously known as Pen-Link) and/or i2 Analyst's Notebook; experience using LexisNexis products (those previously known as ATAC & ATACRaids by Bair Analytics); experience with CompStat or similar process.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment background checks:
- Polygraph
- Drug Screen
- Criminal Background Checks (local and federal)
We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs!
The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Also, temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources at 703.###.#### or email
01
I understand that failure to thoroughly and accurately complete the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on my application and the "Supplemental Questionnaire" will result in my application being rejected. In connection with my application for employment with the Alexandria Police Department, I understand that the Alexandria Police Department will conduct a criminal history background investigation and may request Investigative Consumer Reports. The Alexandria Police Department will consider the information confidential and will use it solely for employment-related purposes. By providing my date of birth and social security number (SSN), I expressly authorize the Alexandria Police Department to perform a background investigation and use the resulting information in conjunction with my application for employment. I further understand that any and all information contained in my application submittals or otherwise disclosed to the Alexandria Police Department may be utilized for the purpose of determining my suitability to work in the Alexandria Police Department. I have read and understand the above information.
02
Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your date of birth. Please format as xx-xx-xxxx.
03
Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your social security number. Please format as xxx-xx-xxxx.
04
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR CLASS 1 OR 2 MISDEMEANOR BY ANY CRIMINAL COURT SINCE THE AGE OF 18 YEARS? Individuals convicted of a felony or class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor are ineligible for certain positions, including ECT, Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Officer and Sheriff.
- Yes
- No
05
Are you a United States Citizen or a lawful resident of the United States ?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have prior experience for this position?
- Yes
- No
07
If yes, briefly describe the directly-related experience. If no, enter N/A.
08
Do you have any previous Sworn or Civilian* public safety (Police, Sheriff, Fire, Emergency Communications) experience in a law enforcement environment? * This could include such positions as Parking Enforcement Officer, Dispatcher, Crime Analyst, etc)
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have a four-year college degree from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
10
What field of study is your college degree in? If you have additional higher education degrees, please state that field of study as well.
11
How many years have you worked for a criminal justice or law enforcement agency?
12
How many years of experience do you have performing crime and/or intelligence analysis?
13
How many years of experience do you have performing analysis type work? Please describe your experience in analysis.
14
Please describe your experience with ESRI ArcGIS (Geographic Information Systems), indicate if it is ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, to include the number of years using either or both programs.
15
Please list any other mapping program(s) you have experience using, describe your work-related experience, and the number of years using the program(s).
16
Please provide information regarding your experience with the COMPSTAT/SRS (or similar) process.
17
Please describe your experience using i2 Products (Analyst's Notebook, iBase and iBridge), to include the number of years using the program.
18
Please provide information regarding your experience with PLX/PenLink, CellHawk, GeoTime, or other cell phone data analysis programs, to include the number of years using the program(s).
19
What additional skills do you possess that would benefit the Alexandria Police Department. Please explain:
Required Question