Crime Analyst Intern

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Crime Data Analyst Intern will operate as part of the Precision Policing Center where they will analyze data/intelligence, crime trends, proactively surveil camera feeds, and use the above information as a force multiplier for officers, while also enhancing their safety, efficiency, and quality of service to the community. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork.

JOB DUTIES:
• Collecting and analyzing data to determine trends in criminal activity, victimology, quality of life issues, & traffic issues.
• Conduct and prepare assessments of criminal activity, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Research and analyze relevant publications, intelligence, crime trends, and other source materials.
• Summarize data collected and disseminate pertinent information to officers/investigators to aid in criminal investigations.
• Using police reports, statistics, crime trends, and intelligence to predict, solve, and prevent crime.
• Working with law enforcement personnel to develop and implement crime prevention strategies.
• Attending training and completing additional courses to keep abreast of technological advancements in the field.
• Use crime-mapping technology, reports, intelligence, raw data, and other resources to develop a better understanding of criminal behavior and trends.
• Identify crime hot spots and advise on allocation of police resources.
• Identify emerging challenges in criminology and develop suggestions for strategic responses.
• Create crime bulletins, summaries, and risk assessments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Sound understanding of the law and able to quickly recognize patterns.
• Must be resourceful, resilient, and able to conduct rigorous data analysis.
• Familiarity with applicable software and/or ability to learn it.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong moral and ethical code.
• Proficient in report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work alone with little to no supervision and with strong time management skills.
• Analytical reasoning and critical thinking.
• Attention to detail and ability to “think outside the box”.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Reading work-related information and understanding content.
• Working as a team to accomplish a goal.
• Recognizing problems and pursuing solutions.
• Communicating clearly and comprehending others.
• Awareness of both immediate and distant objectives and knowing the difference.
• Focusing specific attention when appropriate and avoiding distractions while doing so.
• Ability to communicate effectively via reports, emails, memo, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• No significant criminal history or convictions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current or recent college student enrolled in Criminal Justice/Police Science, Criminal Science, Criminology, Data/Statistical Analytics, or similar/related studies.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their residency within fifty (50) miles of the corporate limits of Dubuque as soon as practicable, but within two years of appointment.

OVERTIME (FLSA) STATUS: Non-exempt