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ABOUT THE JOB

Under general direction, the Senior Crime Analyst performs a wide variety of professional and administrative complex research and analysis of criminal justice information and activities and assists in the coordination and utilization of police systems; plans, coordinates, and evaluates departmental programs; trains sworn personnel on crime analysis and criminal apprehension; provides training on the use of tracking systems; and supervises a small team of crime analyst staff. This is a non-sworn classification that is located in the Sheriff’s Office and reports to a Lieutenant or Captain.

MMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Experience

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in the classification of Crime Analyst within the Alameda County classified service.

OR

II

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, criminal justice, forensic science, quantitative analysis, or a closely related field to the work.

And,

Experience

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience involving crime data collection, statistical research, and analysis, and working with criminal intelligence automated systems design and implementation in a criminal justice, law enforcement, or military intelligence-related setting, one (1) year of which must be in a lead or senior capacity.

Substitution

Additional experience as outlined in Pattern II above may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.
• A Department of Justice Crime and Intelligence Analysis certificate from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees must be willing to be on call.
• Employees may be required to work evening, night and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays during emergency or critical incident situations, and may be called upon with short notice.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, PowerPoint, or similar programs.
• Methods and techniques used in researching, compiling, sorting, evaluating and analyzing statistical, theoretical, and factual criminal and offender information.
• Computer operations including proficiency in Windows, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and other geographic information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, statistical analysis, and database applications.
• Basic principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and development.
• Distinction between crime patterns, series, and trends.
• California Penal Code and California Vehicle Code.
• Business English and statistical mathematics.

Ability To

• Understand relevant legal and ethical considerations in intelligence and crime analysis.
• Multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and effectively interface with various stakeholders, ranging from patrol detectives to command staff.
• Compose written reports demonstrating criminal trends and patterns that have developed.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing that includes making oral presentations.
• Analyze a variety of criminal information received from various sources and formulate theories regarding criminal trends, patterns, and perpetrators.
• Collect and evaluate criminal intelligence information to develop criteria to measure the reliability of such information.
• Read and interpret maps and other geographic information systems.

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

About Alameda County Sheriff's Office - Recruiting Unit:

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a broad scope of duties that ensure public safety, effective law enforcement, and the operation of essential county services. We have openings in various positions including Sheriff's Service Cadet (College Students - Part-time), Deputy Sheriff's Recruit, and Emergency Services Coordinator (Full-Time + Comprehensive and Competitive benefits package). Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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