Data Analyst I

Position Title:

Data Analyst I - SLCPD

Job Description:

SLCPD is looking for a new crime analyst to join our team! In this role, you'd be responsible for providing strategic, tactical, and operational support and analytics to patrol, investigations, special operations, and command staff. Responsibilities include identifying emergent crime patterns and series, analyzing criminal activity and contributing to intervention efforts, communicating critical intelligence to officers, completing complex analyses joining datasets from disparate sources, and producing reports/dashboards/maps that meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Incumbents at this level possess the skill to assist the organization with data-driven decision-making.

**About the Position:

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in data/computer science, statistics/mathematics, social sciences, criminology/criminal justice, or closely related field are encouraged to apply! Read more about the minimum requirements below. Successful candidates will be familiar with visualization software such as ArcGIS, Tableau or Power BI, and/or coding languages such as SQL, Python, or R.

This position is 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. There is an option to work four days a week, ten hours per day or five days a week, eight hours per day. This position currently allows for a hybrid work schedule, although it is subject to change per department need. Although rare, the role may require holiday and weekend work.

**About the Team:

SLCPD's Crime Intel & Analysis Unit (CIAU) has seven team players led by the department's data science and research director. Together, the team handles intelligence gathering and data requests. Every week they are challenged to develop creative solutions and think outside of the box. Sometimes this means reviewing camera footage, database searching, and using other investigative tools to identify suspects. Other times they leverage technology so leaders have real-time information and the statistics needed to drive decisions.

This position will remain open until 10/3/2024.

**Position Salary Range:

$62,506 - $88,244

**This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)
• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping.

**Key Responsibilities:

• Works with data in multiple systems, develops appropriate datasets, applies analytical best practices, ensures accuracy, and creates reports, dashboards, and maps that meet the needs of the end users.
• Serves as primary contact and subject matter expert for patrol divisions and investigations. Provides on-demand support based on quickly evolving crime patterns and the emerging needs of city leaders.
• Participates in the investigative process through analytical examination of data, intelligence, and evidence, to identify offenders and link cases in support of successful case resolution.
• Performs comprehensive research of persons, places, and vehicles in criminal cases
• Conducts open-source research and data analysis of social media for potential criminal activity and/or threats to the community.
• Presents clear and concise findings to stakeholders.
• Consistently delivers work products on time.
• Troubleshoots data challenges and reconciles discrepancies with creative problem solving.
• Develops trust and partnerships within the department to deliver value-added reporting and intelligence that reflects the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Handles highly sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences, Data/Computer Science, Statistics/Mathematics, Criminology/Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
• Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Familiarity with visualization software such as ArcGIS, Tableau, and Power BI, and/or coding languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Ability to collect and analyze data/trends and make appropriate recommendations to further a department’s goals. Possess strong data analysis skills and project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively with numbers. When encountering roadblocks, communicates the issue and considers alternate solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effectively communicates with people of diverse backgrounds within and outside an organization.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of crime analysis and criminal behavior.
• Manage conflicting priorities with different timelines, multitask, and effectively adapt to change.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by asking questions and identifying opportunities for improvement. Always looking to learn and enhance personal and team performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to learn new software and analytic techniques and apply it to future projects.

**Desired Qualifications:

• In depth knowledge of statistics, quantitative analysis, and telling stories with data.
• Professional experience using analytical software, databases, and systems used to gather analytics and intelligence such as ArcGIS, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, or R.
• Professional certifications including International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA).
• Technical certifications in programming such as SQL, Python, etc.

**Working Conditions:

• Generally comfortable working conditions requiring light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking, and frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• May work four days a week, ten hours per day or five days a week, eight hours per day.
• May require shift work, including holidays and weekends.
• On occasion may be required to respond outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the department.

**Career Ladder:

After successful performance as a Data Analyst I, and fully satisfying the minimum qualifications of the Data Analyst II, incumbents may be advanced to the Data Analyst II based on supervisor/manager recommendation, availability of funds, and approval of the Department Administration and the concurrence of the Department of Human Resources

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City and department policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Department

Police

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40