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| Title: | Senior Crime Analyst | |
| Company: | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | |
| Location: | Washington, District of Columbia | |
| Job Status: | Full-time | |
| Job ID: | 112727 | |
| Website: | http://www.wmata.com/careers | |
Location: Jackson Graham Headquarters Building
WMATA Reference: 190371
SUMMARY
This position collects, categorizes, and analyzes data pertaining to past and current criminal activity, prepares and disseminates reports using various illustrative and statistical methods, and provides timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends relevant to the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD).
Another critical function associated with this position is to review police reports and summonses in aggregate from the MTPD Police Records Management System (PRMS), so that coding errors can be remediated in terms of accuracy.
The Senior Crime Analysts assist operational and administrative MTPD personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities and aid in the investigative process by providing timely information that enhances the probability of apprehension of offenders. The Senior Crime Analyst ensure the correct preparation of reports required by the MTPD, regional law enforcement agencies and WMATA offices; and for other agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Senior Crime Analyst has the latitude for independent judgment and actions within the confines of the position and is involved in more complex and sensitive MTPD.
The Senior Crime Analyst is expected to develop the Unit and its capabilities to exceed the current expectations in crime analysis. This position also trains and offers analytical and technical guidance to Crime Analysts, prepares special reports and data charts, and provides operational research as needed. The Senior Crime Analyst is someone who can acquire new skills and knowledge autonomously, with little direct supervision. The Senior Crime Analyst is involved in a variety of complicated professional and technical level duties involved in the organization, maintenance, and presentation of Transit Police statistical data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Computer Science, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
Or
In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, an additional four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing data and preparing related reports in a police operations environment or other law enforcement environment may be considered.
Experience
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing statistical data and preparing related reports in a police operations or other law enforcement environment.
Preferred Experience
Three (3) years of experience working as a Crime Analyst.
Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Evaluation Criteria:
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
Closing:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Please apply before 5/27/2019
To apply for this position, visit WMATA's Career Center
When applying, mention that you saw this opening listed at TransitTalent.com.
WMATA Reference: 190371
SUMMARY
This position collects, categorizes, and analyzes data pertaining to past and current criminal activity, prepares and disseminates reports using various illustrative and statistical methods, and provides timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends relevant to the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD).
Another critical function associated with this position is to review police reports and summonses in aggregate from the MTPD Police Records Management System (PRMS), so that coding errors can be remediated in terms of accuracy.
The Senior Crime Analysts assist operational and administrative MTPD personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities and aid in the investigative process by providing timely information that enhances the probability of apprehension of offenders. The Senior Crime Analyst ensure the correct preparation of reports required by the MTPD, regional law enforcement agencies and WMATA offices; and for other agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Senior Crime Analyst has the latitude for independent judgment and actions within the confines of the position and is involved in more complex and sensitive MTPD.
The Senior Crime Analyst is expected to develop the Unit and its capabilities to exceed the current expectations in crime analysis. This position also trains and offers analytical and technical guidance to Crime Analysts, prepares special reports and data charts, and provides operational research as needed. The Senior Crime Analyst is someone who can acquire new skills and knowledge autonomously, with little direct supervision. The Senior Crime Analyst is involved in a variety of complicated professional and technical level duties involved in the organization, maintenance, and presentation of Transit Police statistical data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes all MTPD event reports, citations, warnings, contact cards, use of force forms, traffic violation notices, etc. and ensures the accuracy, storage, analysis, retrieval and classification of criminal and non-criminal events. Maintains files and statistics in compliance with WMATA and legal requirements.
- Enters data into the MTPD PRMS. Ensures that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and MTPD offense codes and data are accurately entered. Conducts daily start-up checks for equipment malfunctions and acts as liaison with technical repair personnel. Enters, maintains and manipulates data.
- Additional responsibilities include acquiring and supervising limited-duty and off-duty police officers to assist with the crime analysis efforts, making presentations to command staff, the WMATA Board of Directors and in public forums.
- Performs a staff review function, approving records, ensuring the accuracy of offense and incident reports, citations, warnings and related forms. Monitors the status of reports, ensures that corrections are made and distributes copies to regional and federal law enforcement agencies. Ensures that Crime Analysts liaison with regional and federal law enforcement agencies and share information, crime data and statistics, as appropriate.
- Ensures that copies of reports are provided to customers in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and WMATA regulations; and is responsible for the collection, preservation, retrieval, and disposition of MTPD records in accordance with the policies and procedures of WMATA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement and applicable laws.
- Compiles and analyzes complex crime data, and prepares statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and presentations. Analyzes crime data to identify crime hot spots, patterns and trends. Prepares summaries, reports and recommendations based on analysis to help identify where law enforcement resources are most needed and can have the largest impact.
- Maintains and reconciles data in the PRMS associated with Master Indices: Entity, Location, People, Property and Vehicle.
- Performs record expungements in the PRMS as mandated by Court Order.
- Performs functional processes in the PRMS associated with sealing records as mandated by Court Order.
- Performs functional processes in the PRMS associated with securing records as mandated MTPD policy and procedure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Computer Science, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
Or
In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, an additional four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing data and preparing related reports in a police operations environment or other law enforcement environment may be considered.
Experience
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing statistical data and preparing related reports in a police operations or other law enforcement environment.
Preferred Experience
Three (3) years of experience working as a Crime Analyst.
Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Evaluation Criteria:
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Personal Interview
- Skills Assessments
- Verification of education and experience
- Criminal Background Check
- Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
- Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
- Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report
Closing:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Please apply before 5/27/2019
To apply for this position, visit WMATA's Career Center