Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or in a field of study with an emphasis on research or analysis, plus five (5) years’ experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis and/or interpretation of law enforcement data, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Masters’ degree in the fields of study listed above may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Certification by a professional organization in crime or intelligence analysis may substitute for one (1) year of experience
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

The Austin Police Department is seeking a skilled individual who is passionate about public safety to supervise crime analysts in the Austin Police Department’s Crime Intelligence Analysis Unit. This position will work to integrate and enhance crime and data analytics to help shape the future of policing in Austin with a focus on crime prevention and strategic analysis. Austin Police Department has assembled the resources and has demonstrated a commitment to making bold changes in the way the organization works to reduce crime, to respond to community concerns, to build trust through transparency and accountability, and to integrate evidence-based practices throughout all departmental processes. The person in this position will play a part in realizing all of those commitments. 

The Crime Intelligence Analyst Supervisor will report to the department’s Program Manager III for Police and Crime Analytics and will oversee four analysts specializing in regional crime analysis, crime prevention and strategic analysis. The position will also work closely with the unit’s two other supervisors to build and maintain a top notch Crime Intelligence Analysis Unit as well as work with the department’s Business Technology Division to develop cutting edge analysis tools for use by analysts and sworn officers, supporting the transition to a fully data-driven organization. 

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit agility, adaptability, and strong critical thinking skills as well as possess sound interpersonal and supervisory skills. The ideal candidate should be passionate about using data for good and possess a strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis foundation. The ideal candidate will be very familiar with evidence-based policing concepts and have experience implementing those concepts in a law enforcement agency and also have experience using risk terrain modeling and other new and evolving approaches for prioritizing crime prevention efforts. Finally, the ideal candidate will participate in collaborative efforts to implement changes within the Crime Intelligence Analysis Unit and to measure the impact of changes undertaken to reduce crime and improve policing in Austin.

If you would like to be a part of a progressive community dedicated to research and analysis to support public safety as well as racial and social equity, both internally and externally, apply today.
 

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.  Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education.  Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status.  Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered for this position, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.

*If you have written a report  that addresses any or all of the first three preferred qualifications listed in the Preferred Qualifications section above (redactions are acceptable if report is law enforcement sensitive) please attach a copy under “Optional Other Documents”.
 

CBI:

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more.  Please click here to find more information. 

$26.55 – $34.52 Hourly Rate

Monday – Friday, hours flexible.

• Experience implementing evidence-based policing concepts
• Experience using risk terrain modeling for crime prevention efforts
• Experience developing and implementing strategic analysis goals and producing reports
• Analytical certification through IACA or IALEIA

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the assigned unit. 
2. Implements identified goals and objectives within the assigned unit.
3. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating procedures governing the unit and ensure compliance.
4. Stays abreast of the latest crime and intelligence analysis theories and techniques and new information technology in the industry through research and monitoring of crime and intelligence analyst servers.
5. Educates the public and law enforcement personnel on crime trends and prevention through presentations, training courses, and by developing reading material and websites.
6. Trains crime analysts.
7. Facilitates, attends, and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.
8. Works as a leader on teams with other analysts, sworn personnel, and personnel from other agencies to provide analytical assistance, collect and disseminate intelligence, and share resources.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
• Advanced knowledge of the functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of phone data analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of financial crime data analysis concepts.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Advanced skill in researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open source intelligence resources.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to train others on a wide range of topics with a criminal nexus to include software applications, analysis practices, and intelligence gathering techniques.
• Ability to write clear and concise memorandums, analytical reports, and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.
• Ability to effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.
• Ability to testify effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to groups.
• Ability to think critically and apply ideas to real world situations.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision while adjusting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate various aspects of the job to less senior staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with personnel, city employees, committees, and taskforces.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.