Crime Data Analyst II

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Crime Data Analyst II

Salary

$26.38 - $31.32 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07088

Department

Police

Division

Crime Analysis

Opening Date

03/10/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The Boise Police Department is seeking a skilled analyst proficient in conducting a variety of statistical and descriptive analyses using specialized software tools and critical thinking skills to identify trends, patterns, and complex problems. Once patterns are identified, this position is responsible for generating strategic, tactical, and administrative products that guide effective crime reduction and prevention strategies. Working under general supervision, this role plays a key part in supporting data-driven decision-making to enhance public safety.

Essential Functions

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Crime Data Analyst I and provides team support and training, as needed.

Conducts sophisticated all-source intelligence analyses to identify trends, patterns and complex problems. Utilizes a variety of systems, databases and open sources. Understands and thinks critically about all aspects of the intelligence cycle and all components of the law enforcement. Seeks out and develops new initiatives to support the police department's overall mission.

Generates strategic, tactical and administrative products that guide strategies for both crime reduction and prevention. Turns complex data into understandable, actionable information.

Communicates intelligence information to all levels within the police department, law enforcement partners and the public. Collaborates with other intelligence professionals, patrol officers, detectives and command staff. Represents the intelligence unit at inter-agency working groups and fosters new external partnerships.

Coordinates, plans and provides analytical support for special projects and assignments. Understands legal issues related to the analytic process and within the law enforcement environment. Prioritizes and resolves requests for intelligence. Seeks ongoing training, professional certification and self-improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in research, analysis or intelligence, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of: crime/intelligence analysis processes; interpretation of crime statistics from many sources; the relationship between law enforcement, courts and corrections at the local, state and federal level; computer usage including related software; Structured Query Language (SQL) queries to extract data from multiple sources; and the tools and techniques employed in crime analysis.

Ability to: employ the scientific method - generate and test hypothesis to develop conclusions; identify and evaluate sources of information; identify and apply structured analytic methods, techniques and tools to produce products; employ a variety of technology sources to exchange and collaborate on products and information; brief command staff, officers and agency partners; manage analytical projects, including the development, review and delivery of a product; develop effective and informative verbal presentations; keep up-to-date with local, regional, national and global changes in crime, intelligence, events and behaviors; apply privacy, civil rights and civil liberty protections in the analytic process and products; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Four years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience with two years of experience in law enforcement.

Knowledge of: data analytics platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau; analysis processes, types, functions and assessments; classification restrictions; and laws and procedures about sensitive and confidential information.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Polygraph Exam

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

• Low-cost dental and vision options.

• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits

• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

• 12 paid holidays every year

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Supplemental Disability Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free local bus pass

• Corporate discount programs

• AFLAC

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org