LAW ENFORCEMENT ANALYST

6C26

PAY RANGE: EP19

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is crime information management and intelligence analysis work for the Philadelphia Police Department at the full-performance level. Employees in this class have responsibility for independently performing technical work for the purpose of substantiating criminal patterns and/or trends and predictive analysis. Work includes correlating, integrating, and evaluating varying types of information from criminal or operational activities for the purpose of generating strategic, operational, or tactical level analysis reports. Work includes utilizing computer hardware and software associated with law enforcement information systems for reporting and analysis. Distinguishing factors between this and the lower level class in the series include the number, size and complexity of assignments and the degree of supervision. Employees work on assigned shifts in the Real-Time Crime Center assignment. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS:

1. Positions in this class are responsible to perform quantitative or qualitative analysis to support decision-making for law enforcement or other agency purposes.

2. Positions in this class must be in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Intelligence Bureau.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

ALL ASSIGNMENTS

Independently performs analysis using crime, economic and demographic data to project crime trends and patterns; performs evaluation and analysis of complex data using standard qualitative and quantitative methods; prepares reports documenting results of findings; participates in formal presentations of findings.

Plans intelligence or research questions and objectives for crime analysis products; collates data collection from computer systems, field observations and interviews; applies appropriate analytical tradecraft, and develops output reports for analysis products; collects, collates, and analyzes data and information from various sources including police information management systems, surveillance cameras, confidential sources, public records, social media, and other open source systems.

Confers with departmental representatives; reviews policies, procedures, forms and systems used for data collection and analysis.

Collaborates with representatives from other government organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence and research activities on multiple simultaneous assignments.

Designs or modifies current or new information systems and programs using a variety of methods and techniques.

Independently reviews literature and investigates new analytical techniques in program analysis and evaluation.

Performs related work as required.

REAL-TIME CRIME CENTER ASSIGNMENT

Supports the 24-hour Real-Time Crime Center’s (RTCC) operations through the analysis of 911 calls, radio, crime tips, and other sources; responds directly to Requests for Information from Philadelphia Police or external agency partners; redirects requests to the appropriate unit within the Intelligence Bureau.

Provides operational or tactical-level crime analysis or intelligence products to support real-time field operations.

OPERATIONS ASSIGNMENT

Performs tactical-level crime analysis or develops intelligence products for field operations and the needs of the Police Captain; employees in this assignment are detailed to operational units such as Police Districts or Investigative Units.

Serves as analytical liaison between the assigned operational unit and the Intelligence Bureau.

INTELLIGENCE ASSIGNMENT

Studies activities relating to narcotics, human trafficking, cyber security, money laundering, gangs, crime, terrorism, or other national security threats.

Produces strategic, operational, or tactical analytical reports; establishes criminal profiles to aid in connecting criminal organizations with their members.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

Performs quantitative analysis techniques, including using geospatial analysis software tools, for the development of analytical products; conducts literature reviews and best practice research to identify innovative policing programs to recommend for implementation; works with program managers and unit commanders to establish performance measurement systems.

Performs comparative research on data compiled by law enforcement or intelligence agencies in other jurisdictions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· standard sources and uses of information in law enforcement

· qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques

· the principles and practices of statistical analysis

· law enforcement and statistical research methodology for the research assignment

· principles, methods and techniques for research, analysis and data collection

· computer based systems used for data gathering, organization, and analysis

· the principles and practices of utilizing computers for management reporting and analysis

· information system resources needed to design computerized data entry

· query languages, report writers, interactive database programs, spreadsheets and/or application generators or other software related to intelligence analysis

· database management, geospatial software, and other software packages to manage data and produce tables, maps, and graphic displays if required by assignment

SKILL IN:

· using analytical techniques and scientific principles to evaluate data

· writing a variety of narrative reports

· performing crime and intelligence analysis using economic and demographic data

· projecting crime trends and patterns

ABILITY TO:

· design qualitative studies for intelligence analysis

· process and analyze data using query languages, report writers, interactive database programs, spreadsheets and/or application generators

· express ideas and facts clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

· establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and other law enforcement agencies

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 12/21.)

EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in a closely related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience performing criminal investigative research or information management analysis work for a law enforcement agency, intelligence agency, government or non-profit organization, research institution, or private sector consulting firm.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included the completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Must be able to pass, prior to appointment, a local, state and national criminal background check including a fingerprint-based check as required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Policy.

Class Established:

CSC – 3/19

Ad. Board – 4/19

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 12/21

Ad. Board – 01/22