City of Tampa

This is responsible work in performing analysis of police department crime data on a city-wide basis to identify patterns, trends, common characteristics, and the underlying causes of criminal activity.

The employee in this class is responsible for performing analysis of police department crime data to identify and correlate patterns, trends, common characteristics, and the underlying causes of criminal activity on a city-wide basis. The employee works under general supervision, providing input into the development of appropriate programs leading to improved crime prevention and criminal apprehension based on information obtained and analyzed. Work involves participating in developing effective methods for selection, assembly and organization of significant data to permit analysis, reporting of conclusions and recommendation of appropriate solutions. The employee is expected to exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks within established policies, guidelines, and procedures. Work is of more than average difficulty and requires that the employee have some previous knowledge of data gathering and analysis methods and techniques. Work is reviewed through conferences, review and analysis of reports, and recommendations submitted.  

Develops methods for correlation of data and determination of patterns, trends, or common characteristics relating to crime within the municipality: examines previous shifts and cycles’ activities; looks for potential pattern developing in and out of city limits.

Assists in gathering of information; performs regular or specific research analysis of crimes, social and economic data.

Assists in developing conclusions, recommendations and appropriate programs leading to improved crime prevention, improvement or correction of specific or related crime problems, and criminal apprehension based on information obtained and analyzed.

Attends all crime meetings and liaison back to the crime fighting teams of each district as requested.

Maintains files on criminals’ modus operandi (MO); maintains support and other files.

Prepares and submits daily reports.

Performs related work as required.

Working knowledge of: statistical methods and research concepts and techniques; principles of crime analysis methods, techniques and data sources; computer techniques, statistical application, and capabilities.

Ability to: plan, organize, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; gather and organize data for analysis and decision making; interpret and analyze crime and other data, and draw sound conclusions; prepare and present clear and concise reports and recommendations both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree that includes course work in the social sciences (criminology, criminal justice, sociology, political science, or a related field) or in the technical sciences (statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field) and six (6) months in statistical or research experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Investigative experience, preferably in law enforcement, is required. Experience with discerning, handling, supervising and leading pattern-based investigations is preferred.

Ability to obtain a secret or top secret clearance.

Possession of a valid drivers license may be required.