Crime Analyst 1/Trainee - 228415

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Criminal Justice Services, Division of

Title Crime Analyst 1/Trainee - 228415

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56183 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Wednesday-Sunday

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 3 PM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Capital Region Crime Analysis Center

165 Henry Johnson Blvd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description Under the direction of a Crime Analyst 2, incumbents examine data sources and other information streams that support the crime analysis process and prepares reports documenting research and analytical tools utilized. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:• Monitors, collects, and analyzes open-source information, raw crime-related data, and intelligence information using a variety of analytical tools and techniques;• Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and correlates crime and intelligence information to determine source reliability, accuracy, and integrity. Distinguishes patterns and trends from disparate pieces of information and intelligence;• Works as part of a team providing investigative support for criminal investigations;• Follows all procedures related to the proper handling of sensitive law enforcement information;• Uses software tools to analyze data and data sources to benefit law enforcement investigations;• Tests and validates computer hardware, software, and analytical tools using established procedures;• Collects and disseminates crime and intelligence data and shares those data resources as appropriate; • Conducts peer review of other Crime Analysts’ findings and analyses;• Composes descriptive intelligence reports and products using analytical techniques and methods that document research, analysis, and tools utilized in investigative support and analysis;• Serves as a liaison with internal and external groups and individuals to provide analytical assistance;• Responds to major criminal investigations by providing information sharing support to federal, State, local and tribal agencies as requested and assigned;• Provides oral and written briefings on current criminal threat environments and other topics as requested;• Organizes and maintains sensitive, and open-source case data, databases, and files;• Testifies in courtroom proceedings as required;• Completes computer hardware, software, and electronic research to locate information and data that can be utilized to further the investigation process;• Reviews current best practices and attends seminars, courses, or professional meetings to stay abreast of developments within the fields of intelligence and crime analysis;• Attends meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars to advance knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Non-Competitive: Crime Analyst 1, SG-18: Six years of crime analysis or related experience*. Required experience includes strategic, tactical, and administrative analysis, which includes resource deployment, crime mapping, pattern identification, or emerging trend recognition; or experience researching and interpreting law enforcement data. Crime Analyst Trainee 2: Five years of crime analysis or related experience*. Required experience includes strategic, tactical, and administrative analysis, which includes resource deployment, crime mapping, pattern identification, or emerging trend recognition; or experience researching and interpreting law enforcement data. Crime Analyst Trainee 1: Four years of crime analysis or related experience*. Required experience includes strategic, tactical, and administrative analysis, which includes resource deployment, crime mapping, pattern identification, or emerging trend recognition; or experience researching and interpreting law enforcement data. **Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's or higher-level degree may substitute for one additional year of experience; and a certificate in crime analysis or GIS may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional Comments Up to 10% travel may be required for this position.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at [email protected] or (518) 457-8895.

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Name Samantha McCarthy

Telephone 518-485-0614

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany, NY

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 228415 on your cover letter. DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2026 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.