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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Criminal Intelligence Analyst Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-Exempt Revision Date: 03/17/2014
SUMMARY: Employs both intermediate and advanced tactical, strategic, technical and administrative management skills
to produce a variety of informational, actionable intelligence, and statistical products in support of the department’s
intelligence function, crime accountability, on-going investigations, and administrative support. Serves as the primary
Criminal Intelligence Analyst for user groups.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Develops advanced and moderately complex statistical data resources to assist in:
1. Proactive and targeted investigations,
2. Preventative enforcement and educations,
3. Identifications of criminal patterns and trends, and
4. Identification of known and repeat offenders through the use of computer databases, electronic
spreadsheets, desktop publishing, work processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze,
and present data.
Conducts statistical and strategic analysis of crime data which includes preparing monthly, quarterly, annual, and
on-requests reports that describe crime patterns, crime trends, and potential suspects.
Responds to ad hoc requests from appropriate individuals for immediate intelligence needs supporting
administrative and operational requirements.
Provides information to police, City administration, and City Council for decision-making purposes; presents
analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums; and participates in and provides information to
police/City committees.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge on current research methodology and police issues, and makes appropriate
recommendations for improvements in crime analysis practices as well as works with senior command staff to
streamline processes related to data collection and data retrieval.
Prepares graphs, charts, tables and other illustrative devices for visual presentation of data.
Evaluates information, selects essential elements, and correlates new information with existing information.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice or a related field.
Four years of full-time work experience in criminal intelligence analysis or a related field. OR Any combination of
experience, training and or education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
And understanding of intermediate/advanced operations, services and activities of a crime analysis program.
And understanding of recent developments, current literature and information related to crime analysis.
And understanding of principles, practices, methodologies and techniques of crime analysis, crime preventions
and law enforcement.
And understanding of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and safety regulations.
Skill in:
Applying principles and practices of program development and implementation.
Applying methods and techniques of statistical research and analysis.
Effectively utilizing computer operations and statistical and graphics software.
Performing statistical research and analysis.
Auditing and validating crime data.
Applying principles of logic and scientific methods to define problems involving concrete and abstract variables.
Interpreting and explaining City policies and procedures.
Operating office equipment including computers and supporting crime analysis programs and databases.
Preparing clear and concise reports
Creating and testing statistical models used to predict criminal activity.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Reading: Read and understand technical manuals, business documents, policies and procedures, system
documentation.
Math: Perform mathematical calculations and make projections and forecasts.
Reasoning: Exercising sound judgment in interpretations and decisions that affect intelligence products.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching,
crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Must be able to sit for an
extended time period;