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◦ Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

◦ Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Work in an environment where every voice is valued, and Innovation thrives.

◦ Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.

◦ Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

◦ Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

◦ Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

◦ Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

◦ Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments designed to foster collaboration and inspiration.

◦ Performs advanced-level tactical, strategic, administrative and location analyses and oversees associated products and projects including complex information requests from stakeholders such as City Council, City departments, or urgent public information requests.

◦ Performs analytical support for public safety by responding to unplanned City critical events (weather/person related events) outside normal business hours.

◦ Analyzes digital evidence and telecommunications records, conducts in-depth research and testifies as subject matter experts.

◦ Analyzes various data related records returned from search warrants or subpoenas, compiles analytical products, and creates stakeholder presentations.

◦ Determines and implements goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the assigned unit.

◦ Develops, revises, and implements standard operating procedures governing the unit and ensures compliance.

◦ Stays abreast of the latest crime and intelligence analysis theories and techniques and new information technology in the industry through research and monitoring of crime and intelligence analyst servers.

◦ Educates the public and law enforcement personnel on crime trends and prevention through presentations, training courses, and by developing reading material and websites.

◦ Trains new and tenured crime analysts on contemporary analytical practices, case law, and other relevant topics.

◦ Facilitates, attends, and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.

◦ Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

◦ Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.

◦ Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.

◦ Knowledge of the functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.

◦ Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.

◦ Knowledge of crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.

◦ Knowledge of statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.

◦ Knowledge of phone data analysis concepts.

◦ Knowledge of financial crime data analysis concepts.

◦ Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.

◦ Skill in oral and written communication.

◦ Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

◦ Skill in using computers and related software applications.

◦ Skill in data analysis and problem-solving.

◦ Skill in researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open-source intelligence resources.

◦ Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

◦ Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.

◦ Ability to train others on a wide range of topics with a criminal nexus including software applications, analysis practices, and intelligence-gathering techniques.

◦ Ability to write clear and concise memorandums, analytical reports, and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.

◦ Ability to effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.

◦ Ability to testify effectively under stressful conditions.

◦ Ability to effectively communicate complex information to groups.

◦ Ability to think critically and apply ideas to real-world situations.

◦ Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision while adjusting priorities and meeting deadlines.

◦ Ability to demonstrate various aspects of the job to less senior staff.

◦ Ability to maintain confidentiality.

◦ Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with personnel, city employees, committees, and task forces.

◦ Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or in a field of study with an emphasis on research or analysis, five (5) years of experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis and/or interpretation of law enforcement data.

◦ Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of study listed above may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

◦ Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

◦ Certification by a professional organization in crime or intelligence analysis may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

◦ Intermediate to advanced level of experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products.

◦ Experience implementing crime reduction initiatives.

◦ Experience working in a law enforcement agency.

◦ Extensive experience in the field of crime and intelligence analysis with working knowledge of various policing and analytical techniques, models and theories.

◦ Advanced-level experience with conducting research in crime/intelligence analysis, producing products and presenting to sworn and professional staff.

◦ Experience with various tools, software and technologies utilized in law enforcement and crime/intelligence analysis.

◦ Ability to travel to other work locations

◦ 715 E. 8th Street Austin, Texas

◦ Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm with the potential for after hours.

◦ $30.70 - $38.37 per hour

◦ APD must review all secondary employment.

◦ Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.