Law Enforcement Analyst I presso Leon County Sheriff's Office, FL

About the Department

The Law Enforcement Analyst I performs work receiving, abstracting and summarizing data pertaining to criminal activities and may involve the preparation of crime analysis information, criminal intelligence gathering, and/or real-time patrol support. Assignments may be within the Criminal Intelligence & Analysis Unit performing crime analysis or intelligence analysis, or at the Real-Time Crime Center.  

Crime Analysis specialization includes compilation and analysis of crime data to identify new crime trends, emerging patterns, or problem areas that may require planning or law enforcement intervention. As a subset of crime analysis, data analytics may be performed involving subjects of interest related to the agency's special programs. Intelligence Analysis specialization includes compilation and analysis of criminal intelligence data to identify potential people, groups, and events that may pose a safety concern. Real-Time Crime Analysis specialization includes research, assembling and presentation of information to provide investigative leads and functional patterns to be used as situational awareness in real time. 

This position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in data entry and retrieval skills, time management skills, basic to intermediate computer skills, general communication skills (both written and oral), inter-personal skills, customer service skills and problem-solving skills.  

Position Duties

Specific duties will depend upon area of specialization.

1. Collect, evaluate, and summarize criminal intelligence data.
2. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations and agencies. 
3. Review large amounts of data and to determine the significance, completeness, and usefulness of the data.
4. Research and analyze data, develop and deliver presentations, write reports, work independently, and think objectively.
5. Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
6. Understand and interpret Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) guidelines, National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) guidelines, written material, technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables, and applies what is learned from said material to specific situations.
7. Read and comprehend criminal justice laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules/regulations.
8. Support first responders on active calls for service or active field operations. 
9. Support intra-agency partners as needed or directed by a supervisor or manager, including investigative bodies (e.g., Investigations Units, Uniform Patrol Units, etc.) or Special Programs (e.g., Research Divisions, Council on the Status of Men and Boys, etc.), strictly relative to crime and data analytics. Any additional administrative obligations should primarily include administrative or operational analysis not to exceed 10% of weekly duties. The position will not function in a clerk, assistant, or secretarial capacity or involve casework or program referrals.
10. Report information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
11. Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
12. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
13. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
14. Work closely with others as a team.
15. Provide professional customer service skills to both the public and agency members.
16. Prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.
17. Meet requirements and maintain required licensures and certifications as well as successful completion of agency required in-service training.
18. Adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency.
19. Report to work timely, consistently, and as scheduled.
20. Perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university -OR-
• Four (4) years professional experience in intelligence and/or crime analysis, related law enforcement field, and/or military intelligence can substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 
• Prior analytical training and demonstrated technical experience with computer systems/programs and/or databases and software to extract, analyze, and present data to include GIS tools, Crystal Reports, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Available and agreeable to work varied hours, extended shifts, and be on-call as needed. 
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department policy.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, practices and equipment. 
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. 
• Knowledge of procedures for operating various office equipment, including personal computers. 
• Knowledge of report writing techniques.
• Knowledge of research and intelligence and/or crime analysis techniques. 
• Knowledge of standard formats used for a variety of letters, memos, and related documents. 
• Skilled in use of personal computer with keyboard, including the use of software packages to include Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, analytical software, internet, and public databases; copier; facsimile machine, and telephone. 

• Successful completion of FCIC/NCIC certification within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of 28 CFR Part 23 training within 30 days of employment. 
• Successful completion of 40 hours of industry-relevant training. This may include Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training, Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Training (prerequisite for Analyst Academy entrance), at least one Alpha Group training, or other approved training, preferably within two years of employment. 

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push, carry or pull a minimum of 25 pounds independently.
• Work hours will be from 4:30pm – 4:00am.
• Subject to working irregular shifts in a fast-paced, shift-based environment. 
• Subject to working on-call schedule as needed.