Crime and Intelligence Analyst (PPM II)
- Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the public. This position is a civil service position, for information regarding King County Civil Service Rules you can access these rules at Civil Service Rules.
NOTE: The 12-month certified eligibility list created by this recruitment will only be used to fill Crime Analyst (PPM II) vacancies within the Crimes Analysis Unit.
WORK SCHEDULE: This full-time position is overtime eligible. It is based on 40-hour workweek, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be necessary to respond to workload needs, which may include evening
The Crime Analyst will join a small team of Crime Analysts/Statistician in the King County Sheriff’s Office, who serve the Sheriff’s Office, three precinct commanders for unincorporated King County, 13 Contract City Police Departments, 2 Transit Police Departments and specialized units with the Criminal Investigation’s Division. We are seeking candidates with the drive and experience to provide critical tactical and strategic analysis of crime and intelligence. The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable expertise and creativity to effectively utilize proactive policing tools, critical thinking and analytic techniques with intelligence-led and data driven policing. A successful analyst will be able to follow the intelligence cycle, and work to gather, clean, analyze and disseminate vital information to inform all levels of the department, while being efficient and creative in their approach to detecting, preventing, and reducing crime to support the goals and embodying the values of the King County Sheriff’s Office.- Job Duties
• The Crime Analyst will report to the Crime Analysis Unit Supervisor, and be assigned an area of responsibility (For example, precinct 4, which includes the City of Burien and the City of SeaTac along with unincorporated areas of King County and Vashon Island) and execute all aspects of crime, intelligence and data analysis for their assigned area of responsibility and for the King County Sheriff’s Office as a whole. Duties include the following:
• Coordinate, plan and develop crime and intelligence analysis projects within the geographic area or expertise area assigned. This may include conducting research, collecting data, performing analysis, presentations, written reports, and bulletins.
• Work with stakeholders in the geographic area assigned to identify crime and intelligence priorities.
• Produce products for crime analysis, intelligence analysis, staffing/resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Analyze and summarize findings related to crime/intelligence, such as: trends, series, suspects, and locations.
• Work with ESRI – ArcPro/ArcGIS Online/Enterprise/Portal software to analyze and display data.
• Work with MS Power BI software and/or Tableau to analyze and display data.
• Work with the MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, Onenote, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, etc. and adobe professional to complete daily assigned tasks.
• Use MS SQL and other tools/methods to mine data from police report management and computer aided dispatch systems.
• Use quantitative and qualitative methodology such as link analysis, event flow analysis, hot spot mapping, spatial analysis and activity charting (or other mathematical and statistical methods) to analyze data and identify and evaluate crime series, patterns and trends.
• Present orally and in writing intelligence analysis to police personnel to assist in investigations, situational awareness and tactical/strategic trends.
• Initiate analysis, provide investigative leads and prepare reports to support criminal investigations.
Use a variety of law enforcement, local, state and federal government systems to support criminal investigations.
• Prepare intelligence assessments, crime maps (ArcPro/ESRI), link charts (using IBM's i2 Analyst Notebook) and maintain dashboards (MS Power BI/ESRI).
• Liaise with law enforcement, government agencies, and community groups to obtain and/or provide crime-related data.
• Attend operations briefings to discuss and update officers and investigators on crime series, patterns and trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other criminal justice personnel to share information and techniques and learn from each other.
• Participate in professional group meetings; may serve on intra & inter-jurisdictional committees and task forces.
• Coordinate and integrate information from and for local, regional, national and international law enforcement agencies.
• Create, disseminate, and track bulletins.
• Respond to data requests.
• Develop and manage databases and spreadsheets as needed.
• Respond to inter & intra-department requests for information as well as requests from outside agencies.
• May be required to testify in court and travel to crime scenes.
• Work in collaboration with other Crime Analysts in the Crime Analysis Unit, and with Crime Analysts across King County.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The successful candidate has the expertise to develop an anticipatory crime analysis program for law enforcement. A Bachelor's degree with emphasis on math, statistics, criminal justice, behavioral science, business analytics, intelligence/homeland security, data science or other related field AND a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the crime, intelligence or business analysis. An equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work may be considered. The most competitive candidates will have experience working with or at a police department, intelligence center and/or within the criminal justice system
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize criminal intelligence data and present the findings in a professional manner through formal briefings, presentations, and bulletins.
- High performance in the ability to critically think and engage information to produce analysis and intelligence.
- Experience planning and executing projects, driving activities on multiple projects and managing competing priorities within tight timeframes.
- Knowledge of current best practices in crime and/or intelligence analysis.
- Demonstrated success in the research and mining of data, implementing innovative methods and accessing multiple sources.
- Technical skills including the ability to learn and write MS SQL and/or python queries to extract data. Also demonstrated ability to utilize various computer hardware and software applications, such as relational databases, Microsoft Office suite products, spreadsheets and databases.
- Experience with statistical, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, qualitative analysis, data analysis and data collection, presentation, and mapping software, such as SPSS, ArcGIS, IBM i2, CompStat, MS SQL, ESRI ArcGIS Online, MS Power BI, Tableau, and/or Python.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with law enforcement personnel at all levels, peers, managers, other agencies and external vendors.
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to convey complex information both orally and in writing to varied and diverse audiences.
- Ethical and professional conduct, using discretion, sound judgment, fairness, respect, inclusiveness, and integrity to support and enhance King County Sheriff's Office values.
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment, with quick results on tight timetables.
- Ensure a high level of accountability for the information and data your provide to the area you serve.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and demonstrate strong decision making skills to proactively address crime/intelligence needs.
- Supplemental Information
TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application. You must Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office and submit:
•King County Application (applying online satisfies this)
•Cover letter that addresses how you meet or exceed the qualifications for this position
•Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.NOTE: It is a hiring requirement that all staff employed by KCSO successfully pass a thorough background investigations process, which includes fingerprinting, criminal history check, reference checks, polygraph test, and other tests as deemed necessary.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- Must pass a thorough background investigations process, which includes fingerprinting, criminal history check, reference checks, polygraph test, and other tests as deemed necessary.
- Training may require travel, to Burien, WA, and other locations.
- May be required to testify in court and travel to crime scenes.
General Timeframe: Candidates who meet the application and position qualifications will be asked to self-schedule a technical exam that will be conducted online. The timeframe and order of this recruitment is provided below. Please note that dates are subject to change based on resource availability.
•8/27/20; Written/Technical Examination
•9/16/20 – 9/17/20 Oral Board Examination
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Public Safety Employees Union (PSEU).QUESTIONS regarding this recruitment:
Michelle Kobuki, Civil Service HR Analyst
Michelle.kobuki@kingcounty.gov
206-477-4740
SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. Answers to supplemental questions will assist in determining your eligibility for further consideration. The most competitive candidates may be invited to move forward in the hiring process.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Project/Program Manager II, classcode: 243218
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01You must be a current US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to apply for civil service positions with the King County Sheriff's Office. Are you now a United States citizen or Legal Permanent Resident?
- Yes
- No
02Can you read, write and speak the English language- Yes
- No
03The King County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of automatic disqualifiers for employment. This list can be accessed by clicking on this link Automatic Disqualifiers. Please review the disqualifiers and respond to the following question before proceeding. Do you certify that based on your review of the automatic disqualifiers that you are qualified for employment with the King County Sheriff's Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.- Yes
- No
04The background of all King County Sheriff's Office employees and applicants are thoroughly checked. The required background investigation will review and evaluate driving records, criminal records, employment histories, military records, personal and employment references, and related information. A polygraph examination is also required. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment process?- Yes
- No
05Do you certify that you reviewed and adhered to the application standards and requirements outlined in the Civil Service Application Requirements link?06How many years of crime analysis experience do you have?- None
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5+ years
07Please list your crime and or domestic intelligence analysis experience? (If none, write "none" otherwise response should be half a page or less).08What is the intelligence cycle (steps) and tell us your experience (professional or education) with them? (If none, write "none" otherwise, your response should be less than half a page).09List the mapping, link chart, analysis software you have used and what experience level you have in each. (Examples: ESRI (online/arcpro/arcmap), i2, Microsoft Power BI, Tableu, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SPSS, etc.) If none, write "none"10What experience do you have using SQL and or python to extract data? (If none, write "none" otherwise response should be half a page or less).11Do you have any educational, professional training or professional certification in crime or intelligence analysis, if so please list. If none, write "none."Required Question