Police Research Specialist (Dallas Police) (Civil Service)

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Job Summary

• Accesses and analyzes criminal suspect and offenses information, forecast trends by using microcomputers and relatedsoftware, and mainframe computer terminal in order to prepare reports, summaries and studies pertaining to crime.
• Job Description

Overview

The Police Research Specialist accesses and analyzes criminal suspect and offenses information, forecast trends by using microcomputers and related software, and prepares reports, summaries, and studies pertaining to crime.

Essential Functions

1 Gathers, compiles, and manages criminal offenses and suspect information by operating microcomputer and mainframe terminal; advises subordinates and supervisors of criminal suspect and offense trend; performs research, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for suppression of crime.

2 Formulates, drafts, and prepares appropriate criminal offense/suspect information; effectively uses and applies knowledge of software, data, and spreadsheet programs to delivery accurate summary reports.

3 Conducts, performs, and prepares analyses of criminal offenses, suspect data, special crime reports, and graphics data in order to furnish crime statistical data to appropriate personnel.

4 Informs and communicates with community groups and apartment managers to disclose crime trends and present recommendations for reducing crime problems.

5 Prepares, drafts, and creates offense and suspect trend analysis to forecast probable criminal offense and suspect trends.

6 Maintains plot maps of Part I offenses to display concentration and general trends of offenses.

7 Maintains bureau file of offense and suspect data computer printouts and security of all computers in bureau to prevent unauthorized entry.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of research principles and techniques.

2 Knowledge of computer software and database.

3 General knowledge of City demographics and areas.

4 Basic understanding of principles, laws and methods of research involved in evaluating and disseminating police intelligence information.

5 Ability to analyze data and make logical conclusions and recommendations.

6 Ability to perform extensive research.

7 Ability to relate well to police officers and others.

8 Ability to establish relationships of mutual trust necessary to gain and exchange accurate intelligence information.

9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a criminology, geography, math, management information systems (MIS) or computer science field.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of combined experience in:

criminal/investigative research in a law enforcement environment AND/OR

ESRI/ArcGIS experience which included analyzing statistical data.

EQUIVALANCIES:

High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

An associate's degree in any field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus three (3) years or the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.

No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.

No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.

No family violence convictions.

Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY , Class A , or Class B MISDEMEANOR .

PREFERENCES:

Knowledge of research and classification principles and techniques.

Knowledge of computer software and database.

Basic understanding of principles, laws and methods of research or classification of police intelligence information.

Ability identify emerging trends, organize law enforcement operations, and plan crime-prevention strategies.

Ability to understand the relationship of incidents within an investigation.

Ability to relate well to police officers and others.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.

Dallas Police Department - UCR Unit:

Experience writing, reviewing, or editing reports, or analyzing information in a law enforcement environment for offense elements.

Experience with Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is preferred.

Salary Range

$49,254.40 - $55,348.80

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.