Crime Analyst

$25.70 Hourly

This technical civilian position within the Frederick County Sheriff's Office which is assigned to Special Operations is responsible for the compilation, examination, and analysis of crime information to identify trends and patterns Supervision is received from a Lieutenant.

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• Collect, analyze and disseminate crime data and criminal intelligence to appropriate staff members

• Coordinate and analyze crime data from regional agencies and produce information bulletins to communicate finding to regional agencies; establish and maintain contacts with other criminal justice agencies to share information and track repeat offenders

• Liaison and point of contact with regional agencies to determine best way to identify trends and possible future crimes

• Work with the Technology Manager to evaluate appropriate software programs and recommend software solutions; oversee access and troubleshoot the Accurint Crime Analysis Program  

• Develop and maintain maps and charts delineating geographic patterns of criminal activity utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) police software

• Develop and maintain database to track crime patterns; enter and extract information concerning type and location of criminal activities, crime characteristics, names and associates

• Analyze criminal activity to make projections of where crime can be expected to occur

• Perform tactical, investigative, criminal intelligence, regional and administrative crime analysis 

• Conduct video analysis

• Provide support to command and operations personnel in development of operational and tactical plans through analysis of crime data

• Provide written summaries concerning the implications of the analysis work in relation to ongoing investigations and staffing patterns

• Network and share data and information with other government entities

• Maintain crime analysis and criminal intelligence/research function in compliance with accreditation standards and 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 23

• Testify in court proceedings as needed 

• As needed, respond to major crime scenes as required by supervisor

• Perform other related duties as required

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 

• Minimum 1 year data collection and analysis work experience in criminal justice or a related field

• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel Software

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

• NOTE: Additional years of work experience may substitute for a portion of the educational requirements 

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