Criminal Information Analyst/Investigator
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Criminal Information Sharing & Analysis Unit is seeking a Limited Duration (Temporary) Criminal Information Analyst/Investigator. This position will perform a wide range of analysis of information relating to criminal activities in support of law enforcement and criminal investigations. This position may be subject to occasional overtime or extended hours.
The HCSO is dedicated to public safety and service as guardians in the community through leadership, integrity, and strong partnerships. By providing employees the opportunity to gain development and experience to advance further in the department, we assist with Hennepin County's commitment to enhancing the health, safety and quality of life of our communities.
The HCSO is dedicated to public safety and service as guardians in the community through leadership, integrity, and strong partnerships. By providing employees the opportunity to gain development and experience to advance further in the department, we assist with Hennepin County's commitment to enhancing the health, safety and quality of life of our communities.
Employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work, competitive pay, real work-life balance, generous benefits and opportunities to grow. We want our employees to succeed--not only at work, but as they move through life and its milestones. Learn more at https://www.hennepin.us/employees.
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- Research, compile, analyze, and map crime trends and patterns.
- Assist patrol, investigative, and administrative staff in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention, intervention, and suppression of criminal activities.
- Provide investigative case support to assist in criminal investigations.
- Produce and disseminate information sharing bulletins and alerts.
- Act as liaison to all HCSO and neighboring law enforcement crime analysis details.
- Gather, research, and analyze information in order to develop criminal information products.
- Perform crime analysis in support of law enforcement efforts.
- Detect and describe tactical, administrative, strategic links, patterns, and trends in crimes.
- Respond to inquiries from law enforcement and other agencies.
Best Qualified Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have:
- One of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, statistics, crime analysis, information technology, business/public administration, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field, and one year or more of crime or trend analysis experience.
- Associate's degree in one of the above fields, and three years or more of crime or trend analysis experience.
- Four years or more of crime or trend analysis experience.
- Experience:
- Analyzing and interpreting complex statistical data and creating graphic representations of data.
- Collecting and interpreting data and information from a variety of sources and preparing reports using reporting tools.
- Presenting data to groups in various settings.
- Creating queries to extract data from relational databases.
- Working with federal, state, and local law enforcement databases.
- Working with Arc GIS Mapping, I2 analytical software and with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge and experience using data formatting and reporting tools in Microsoft Excel (especially use of sort function, filters, pivot tables, and data duplication).
- Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and techniques.
- Ability to:
- Collect, assemble, analyze, evaluate evidence, statistics, and other pertinent information to draw logical conclusions in order to effectively solve crimes.
- Apply problem solving skills and make data driven recommendations for action.
- Maintain confidential data and comply with data privacy requirements.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, occasional overtime, and holidays.
- Abide by the Sheriff's Office Personal Appearance Standards Policy. To view the policy, use the link: Sheriff's Office Personal Appearance Standards Policy. You must read the entire policy and be able and willing to meet the requirements.
Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete drug test and an extensive background investigation that includes criminal, employment, and financial checks prior to employment. Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.