The PositionJob Appointment: Full-Time, Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 5:00pm
Work Location: Justice Center, 1111 SW 2nd Ave, Room 1235, Portland, OR, 97204. This position is located onsite but may be eligible for hybrid work in the future.
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits of this position.
Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements .
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is seeking multiple qualified Law Enforcement Analysts to serve as team members in their Office of Inspector General. About the PositionLaw Enforcement Analysts assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) are provided an exciting opportunity to help ensure the compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal bureau processes, policies, directives, and standard operating procedures. This level of internal accountability helps to support bureau goals, objectives, and commitment to public service.
Analysts must possess the ability to work in a dynamic and team-oriented environment, demonstrate a high level of objectiveness, demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others, work in support of high-quality public service objectives, and possess outstanding human relations and communication skills.
As a Law Enforcement Analyst, you will:- Provide data, findings, and recommendations in various forms to include written reports, statistical data sets, and oral presentations.
- Collect, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to develop compliance reports for Bureau and community stakeholders.
- Complete in-person and remote evaluations of Bureau processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement, root cause of identified issues, and any potential unidentified risk to the organization.
- Develop and present actionable recommendations for changes to processes, policy, and/or other Bureau directives.
- Develop methods and processes to help integrate the OIG into the overall Bureau culture of learning and service.
- Complete non-deadly use of force data audits using a standardized audit methodology to assess the Bureau’s compliance with the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) Settlement Agreement.
- Complete audits of body worn camera recordings and data using a standardized methodology to ensure the devices are functional and members are operating the equipment in accordance with policies.
- Compile, analyze and format audit data for delivery to USDOJ, PPB command staff, the public, and community stakeholders.
Who you are:
- Analytical: You have experience analyzing complex data and the ability to comprehend legal and organizational documentation.
- Detail oriented: You have a strong attention to detail and have tools and techniques that allow you to quality check your work.
- Collaborative : You can communicate and collaborate with a variety of diverse stakeholders including sworn/professional law enforcement personnel, legal counsel, and community stakeholders.
- Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and understand the importance of knowing your audience.
- Flexible: You have an ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a fast-paced environment that relies on quick and well-grounded decision making.
- Organized : You can organize and prioritize a multitude of tasks while managing your time effectively.
- Ethical: You uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or confidential information . You also have the ability to remain impartial, fair, and unbiased in decision-making, judgments, and analysis.
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive police background investigation to have their employment retained and be able to work in a culturally and gender diverse workplace. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Zoom Meeting Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdeCpqDMpGdfHzR0-pnnUzRJSPjjoHOCF
Contact Information:
Questions? Tamela Ressler, Seniror Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamela.Ressler@portlandoregon.gov
To QualifyThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Ability to comprehend legal, policy, or organizational documents and apply th is knowledge to daily tasks such as conducting compliance assessments, writing reports, and making recommendations .
Experience developing project plans, methodologies, recommendations, reports, and oral presentations to effectively communicate findings to varied audiences.
Experience coordinating tasks and balancing competing priorities from multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Experience preparing data sets for use in analysis including the meticulous process of categorizing and organizing raw information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships to make fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
Experience think ing critically to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources to create a single coherent narrative of events from overlapping accounts.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward shared goals, contributing ideas, and supporting team members.
Applicants must also possess:- A valid State Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
- The ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications: The following are desirable, but not required for this position:
- Education/Training: an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, statistics, accounting, mathematics, or a related field; OR an equivalent number of college credits;
AND
Experience: four (4) years of professional experience performing related work. - Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau/Power BI.
- Experience working in a law enforcement agency.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques.
- Experience working with digital footage capture systems.
The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between September 9, 2024 - September 23, 2024 Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
- E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: September 9th - September 25th - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of September 23rd - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid-October 2024 - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early-to-Mid November 2024 - Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.
Step 6: Background Investigation Background Investigations for this position typically take 2-3 months to complete so you will want to plan accordingly.
The information that will be required when you complete the Personal History Statement includes:
- Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
- Residential Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
- Financial Information
- References (8 without using the same people as coworker or supervisor references)
- Family Member Information
- Driving History
- Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
- Criminal History
Step 6: Start Date: TBD- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional InformationClick here for additional information regarding the following:- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
