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City of Chicago · 1 day ago

CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of Chicago is seeking a Criminal Intelligence Analyst to work in the Strategic Initiatives Division of the Chicago Police Department. The role involves performing specialized research and analytical work to enhance law enforcement activities and support crime reduction efforts through data analysis and strategic resource deployment.

Association

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops extensive understanding of all software and analytical platforms in use by the department to support crime reduction activities centered in district Strategic Decision Support Centers (SDSCs), real-time situational awareness centers located in police facilities where crime conditions are continuously evaluated, and intervention activities are developed

Leverages SDSC processes, techniques, and analytical tools to support citywide violence reduction efforts and measures the efficacy of those efforts in terms of improved crime reduction outcomes

Incorporates outputs from these platforms to develop and conduct daily crime briefings for department personnel, including police officers, supervisors, and command staff members

Develops, implements, monitors, and revises daily and hourly resource deployment strategies to impact violent crime, by utilizing reporting tools and analytical processes to develop resource deployment recommendations for oral and written presentations

Develops strategies and methods and follows established departmental and legal procedures in collecting, organizing, and charting criminal justice information and using this information to develop, implement, and measure the impact of crime reduction initiatives

Develops analytical tools and procedures to identify potential leading indicators for future violence and creates processes for monitoring the impact of crime intervention strategies

Enhances officer understanding of focused crime deterrence missions by assisting with determining the who/when/where/why behind crime patterns

Provides assistance with the introduction and implementation of new tools and strategies in support of crime reduction strategies, further supporting department members in the use of data and analytics to inform strategic deployment of resources

Prepares detailed research and analysis of criminal justice information, by analyzing data, writing reports, etc., to develop links between criminals and crime groups, or patterns of criminal activity for use by law enforcement personnel, City departments, and other outside agencies

Researches, compiles, and organizes criminal justice information and statistics using various database systems, Internet searches, and other sources to support investigations (e.g., investigative interviews, academic research, and newspapers)

Analyzes and evaluates criminal justice information and data received from a variety of sources (e.g., local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, databases, public records) to assess the reliability of sources and the validity of content

Applies inductive and deductive reasoning in analyzing data, and translates into viable criminal justice information for use in investigations and other law enforcement purposes

Prepares graphic presentations of data (e.g., charts, graphs, and matrices), presenting criminal justice information with organized facts and statistics to provide investigative leads to suspects, crimes or criminal organizations

Authors and prepares for distribution various informational bulletins and other informational materials related to office safety alerts, briefings, and other law enforcement messages and alerts

Compiles investigative information case files and packets on specific criminal cases such as murders and shootings

Designs, uses, and maintains databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and artificial intelligence tools

Provides oral briefings, court testimony, and other presentations and trainings on analytical products and techniques

Responds to requests for information and acts as a liaison with law enforcement organizations and agencies for the purpose of information sharing, community policing, and crime prevention strategies

Qualification

Data analysisSQLTableauGISAnalytical frameworksCrime analysisResearch skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree

Three (3) years of work experience analyzing crime and/or intelligence information, performing data analytics, or data analysis

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

As a condition of employment position(s) must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET Clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

Preferred

Previous experience conducting complex data analysis and evaluation using SQL, Tableau, or GIS to produce actionable insights and data-driven recommendations

Previous experience designing analytical frameworks, performance indicators, and reports that measure program effectiveness

Previous experience in collecting, integrating, and interpreting data that supports operational improvements, policy development, and community safety and engagement