Crime Analyst I

August 29, 2024

City of Durham

Durham

FULL TIME

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $62,338.00 - $72,156.00
Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Our internationally accredited Durham Police Department is dedicated to hiring and training officers and staff who represent the best the law enforcement profession has to offer. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change. If you’re interested in delivering superior emergency response services and working collaboratively to serve our community, join our team in Durham!
This position is responsible for research and analysis of complex law enforcement data; identification and interpretation of criminal activity, patterns, and trends; forecasting staffing and deployment needs; recommending improvements in program operations; processing information requests using manual and automated indexes, in-house files, and resource persons; and utilizing personal initiative, logic, and creativity to develop effective, user oriented, and analytical information services and products.

Duties/Responsibilities

Researches, compiles, analyzes, and prepares data; identifies and analyzes crime patterns and trends; prepares statistical summaries and reports to guide workload and staff deployment; assists law enforcement by analyzing data to identify suspects and leads.
Prepares, maintains, and/or reviews reports, flyers, maps, and other documents; updates and maintains databases; uses online and specialized law enforcement systems; and reviews work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Coordinates with community groups, the media, City departments, and/or external agencies; attends public meetings; may provide technical assistance to review boards; responds to incoming requests; and may conduct training.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Economics or related field including analytical studies.
One year of related experience.
Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service