The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The purpose of this position is to assist upper management with analysis, research, and recommendations regarding policies, practices, procedures, and operations around data analytics. This is accomplished by conducting advanced research on best practices; preparing the results of research in presentations for sharing; managing complex projects that can require coordination across departments and community stakeholders.

The Crime Data Analyst identifies crime patterns and trends by evaluating and analyzing reports and data that affect law enforcement and the community to prepare reports and presentations for use within the police department and outside community stakeholders. The position is responsible for dissemination of crime data to internal and external law enforcement personnel/ community partners. Work involves extensive reading, report writing, data analyses and development of maps indicating incidents of crimes and trends. Various types of reports and charts are analyzed while conducting criminal justice research. This position is responsible for the design and maintenance of various state mandated incident data systems and reporting formats to meet periodic reporting requirements.

The Crime Data Analyst performs both routine and advanced analytical evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and enforcement strategies. Work involves research, analysis, and findings on crime trends both local and national in scope. The analyst also collects data needed to conduct complex research projects and performs sophisticated analysis of specific crimes to aid in instituting strategic preventive, proactive and reactive activities. The Crime Data Analyst is responsible for strategic and tactical planning assistance for internal and external law enforcement purposes.

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing a data collection system to monitor traffic stops and pedestrian contacts in compliance with State legislation. Perform criminal justice related research by reviewing current literature on specific topics, conducting limited field research, and analyzing data.

Read and analyze all police incident reports, calls for service and other related enforcement data through use of specialized analytical software. Report findings of criminal justice research to police administrators and to other law enforcement agencies as directed.

Maintaining a system to download crime data from the departmental records management system (RMS). Process this data into custom made applications to meet the department’s needs.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; and one year up to three years of progressively responsible related experience. Must be able to meet the transportation requirements of the job. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in a normal office environment.