San Joaquin County Crime Analyst

08 Jun 2022 7:37 AM | Ruth Padilla

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Introduction

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the San Joaquin Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background:  Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process.  The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Researches, compiles, and analyzes crime data gathered from a variety of law enforcement reports using various research methods and statistical analysis

Prepares maps, text, tables, graphs, charts and reports using computer applications such as CAD, RMS and other crime analysis systems; routinely prepares a variety of reports and data to be used by the Sheriff's Department and other agencies.

Develops statistical programs to address crime series analysis; Identifies crime patterns and trends; identifies victim and suspect profiling; develops suspect information for investigation follow-up and distributes information on crime series and suspects to patrol and investigative staff.

Conducts criminal history searches on crime suspects; responds to requests to research data to locate suspect descriptions, crime elements and similar suspect vehicles.

Reviews crimes and arrest reports with particular emphasis on burglary, robbery, theft, and sex crimes; reports summary of review to appropriate staff

Maintains records of crime analysis data and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Mathematics, or Management Information Systems or related field

Experience: Two years of work experience in a law enforcement agency, one year which was in a Crime Analysis Unit responsible for gathering, compiling and reporting on crime statistics. 

Substitution: Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analyst Certificate Issued by the State of California Department of Justice may substitute for two years of the education.

OR PATTERN II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Mathematics, or Management Information Systems or related field.

Experience: Two years of analytical or operations experience in a criminal justice or law enforcement setting which required researching, compiling and analyzing data.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of 2 years.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles of statistical research and analysis; personal computer hardware and software; computer applications particularly related to statistical analysis and data management; basic law enforcement organization, activities, terminology, and regulations; and report writing. 

ABILITY

Gather, analyze, and organize information; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; understand and carry out written instructions; write reports and make presentations to groups; read, interpret, and develop maps, graphs, and charts; maintain accurate records and files; maintain effective relationships with others; and operate computer hardware and software.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboard, sitting for long periods, occasional walking; Lifting-Occasionally lifts 5 lbs. or less; occasionally lifts 5 to 30 lbs.; Visual-Constant overall vision and reading up close required; frequent color perception, eye-hand coordination, depth perception, peripheral field of vision; Dexterity-Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing on telephone/radio, talking in person and on telephone, occasional talking over a public address; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making and concentration,  working alone, working weekends/nights, occasional overtime/travel, occasional exposure to trauma, grief, death, occasional public contact; Environmental-Occasional noise.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

By mail or in person:  

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202                                  

 

Office hours:               
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) 

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to 
www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.


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