DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: As a member of the Threat Assessment Management (TAM) team, an incumbent of this position performs systematic and analytical processes in order to assist law enforcement. Incumbents gather data and information from a variety of resources; including but not limited to social media, cell phone records, daily crime reports, and outside information; to perform statistical analyses, evaluate and develop pertinent information on crime patterns, prepare reports, and disseminate crime-related data and information to other members of the TAM team and necessary parties. May participate in intra/inter-agency meetings and conferences, testify at court proceedings and make presentations as needed. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Related work performed as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

• Extracts, compiles and analyzes data on reported crisis related incidents and other activity associated with domestic terrorism or targeted violence, in order to identify suspects, detect and predict trends, in support of received information believed to be a threat;
• Prepares statistical data on investigations to core TAM team members;
• Prepares quarterly reports to gauge overall success of TAM;
• Identifies clustered threat investigations using statistical calculations, graphing, and mapping methods;
• Maintain continued surveillance on statistical abnormalities;
• Analyzes the linkages between current and past investigations;
• Coordinates the gathering and sharing of data with other law enforcement agencies and other segments of the criminal justice community;
• Reviews, interprets, and presents information obtained on cell phones and social media to investigators to provide analysis and identify trends to assist law enforcement in combatting crime;
• Serves as liaison with other County crime analyst(s);
• Attends and participates in intra/interagency meetings and conferences as assigned;
• May testify at court proceedings;
• Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the criminal justice system and criminal behavior; good knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in data collection and crime analysis; good knowledge of basic research methods and procedures used in statistical analysis;  good knowledge of police investigations; good knowledge of surveillance techniques of media types including open source and the dark web; good knowledge of administrative reporting and control procedures and techniques; ability to interpret crime statistics; ability to collect, analyze and evaluate data in both qualitative and quantitative techniques; ability to use GIS mapping software and prepare accurate base maps, including geocoding; ability to use spatial analysis techniques to produce thematic overlays, including graduated symbol crime and offender maps; ability to conduct demographic analysis; ability to understand, interpret, and analyze complex and detailed written material, including arrest reports; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; ability to organize material and prepare effective narrative reports and correspondence; ability to present data, reports and comments clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to plan individual workload and meet established deadlines; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email, and database software; accuracy; tact; courtesy; resourcefulness; initiative; integrity; good judgment; discretion; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    Either

1. An Associate’s degree or higher and two (2) years of experience working with and analyzing criminal information in or for a law enforcement agency which included using law enforcement database systems and social media; or
2. The completion of sixty (60) college credits and two (2) years of experience working with and analyzing criminal information in or for a law enforcement agency which included using law enforcement database systems and social media; or
3. Graduation from High School or equivalent and four (4) years of experience working with and analyzing criminal information in or for a law enforcement agency which included using law enforcement database systems and social media

SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered to meet up to one year of the required experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated to a 35-hour work week).

SPECIAL NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

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Competitive