Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst (Finance)

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has an opportunity for multiple Senior Crime and Intelligence Analysts in Riverside. The incumbents will be responsible for performing professional work involved with assisting law enforcement staff and Crime Analysis Unit staff in the analysis of suspected or documented criminal activity; acting as a lead worker and participating in complex research and analytical studies involving operations and programs; and performing other related duties as required.

Seeking candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, administration of justice, statistics, public administration, or a closely related field.

The incumbent will be required to travel throughout Riverside County. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be available to work overtime as needed.

The Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst is the advanced journey level classification in the Crime and Intelligence Analyst series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are assigned to the Sheriff's Department and the Office of the District Attorney and are responsible for acting as a lead worker and coordinator over Crime and Intelligence Analysts in the Crime Analysis Unit, performing complex analytical work to evaluate series, trends and patterns of criminal activity.

The Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst is distinguished from the Crime and Intelligence Analyst Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory responsibility for the Crime Analysis program.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.• Assist and facilitate the work of the Crime and Intelligence Analysts in the review and analysis of crime reports and related criminal data to identify and evaluate crime series, trends and patterns.

• Coordinate and lead the work of crime analysis staff in analyzing and evaluating criminal intelligence information.

• Assist and train staff in the use of crime analysis computer applications, including statistical, graphical and geographical programs.

• Develop and maintain manual and automated systems for storage and retrieval of crime information; recommend new projects or alternative courses of action to achieve program and operational criminal activity.

• Evaluate available information and determine analytical methods to be used; research and prepare comprehensive crime data reports and studies.

• Develop and maintain liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange crime information; testify in court. OPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or foreign studies equivalency in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, administration of justice, statistics, public administration, or other closely related field.

Experience: Two years of professional experience performing crime and intelligence analysis, statistical or analytical research, or geographic information system (GIS) analysis, which must include a minimum of one year of journey-level experience equivalent to a Crime and Intelligence Analyst II with the County of Riverside, or similar position performing criminal intelligence analysis work in a recognized law enforcement agency. Experience in more than one function of the job, preferably in both Station and Special Teams, is highly desired.

OPTION IIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree or foreign studies equivalency in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, administration of justice, statistics, public administration, or other closely related field.

Experience: Four years of professional experience performing crime and intelligence analysis, statistical or analytical research, or geographic information system (GIS) analysis, which must include a minimum of one year of journey-level experience equivalent to a Crime and Intelligence Analyst II with the County of Riverside or similar position performing criminal intelligence analysis work in a recognized law enforcement agency. Experience in more than one function of the job, preferably in both Station and Special Teams, is highly desired.

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Law enforcement research design and statistical methodology; research methods for measuring effectiveness and direction of specific departmental crime programs; criminal investigative and data analysis; crime analysis software applications; elements and restrictions of criminal intelligence; automation tools and methods for generating, organizing and displaying a wide variety of complex statistical and other research data.

Ability to: Lead and coordinate research activities in the Crime Analysis Unit; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with personnel in the Sheriff's Department, in other law enforcement agencies and in community organizations.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Possession of a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) Certificate issued by an accredited college or university.Contact
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittney Mathis at bmathis@rivco.org or 951-955-5358.