Crime Analyst

Description

• You will work closely with detectives, applicable police specialists, Port of Seattle stakeholders and external partners, and the Operations Bureau to provide accurate, timely, and relevant analysis of crime patterns and trends that aid in the efficient deployment of department resources.
• You will research, collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodologies and provide specific intelligence and investigative lead information to investigators to identify evolving or existing crime patterns by geographical area and time.
• You will initiate and disseminate crime analysis reports, bulletins, and data related to crime series, trends, patterns, and suspect individuals to department personnel to enhance directed patrol and investigative activity.
• You will prepare regular crime analysis briefings and reports for command staff.
• You will prepare charts, graphs, maps, and written reports of specific crimes by area and section relying on complex and detailed statistical analysis, video review, and other investigative tools.
• You will develop and provide special crime analysis reports including regularly scheduled and ad-hoc activity reports, using database reporting tools to extract data from the records system if necessary. #ZR
• You will develop target profile analysis and conduct cross-case and linkage analysis using computerized databases to identify relationships between crimes and criminal suspects.

Requirements

• Customer Service Focused – You have excellent customer service skills, including a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external contacts.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check.
• Analytical – You’re proficient in the identification of problems, analysis of alternatives, and providing sound recommendations.
• Background Investigation – You must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological examination.
• Licenses/Certifications – You possess an FBI Secret Security Clearance or have the ability to possess within one year of hire date.
• Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Statistics, Sociology, or Data Analytics. We also hope you have any of the following licenses/certifications: Introduction to Crime Analysis, Advanced Concepts in Crime Analysis, and/or Criminal Intelligence, and/or crime analysis certification such as Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) through the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) and the Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA) through the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA).
• Experienced – You have two (2) years of experience in research and statistical analysis.
• Interpersonal – You have excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other departments, local government, and the public.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Excellent Communicator – You have strong oral communication skills and public presentation skills. You also possess proficient research and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance