Crime Analyst

Description The Crime Analyst is responsible for data collection and extraction, analysis, maintenance, and reporting for the Illegal Marijuana Task Force. The position also serves as the primary point of contact for grant management for the Illegal Marijuana Task Force as well as asset forfeiture tracking and reporting.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Conducts investigative research on finances, crime, criminal syndicates, suspicious activity, suspects, crime trends, etc., and refines, processes and analyzes findings into digestible and actionable intelligence products such as reports, link charts, and crime timelines to support law enforcement operations. This position does not allow the Analyst to work in the place of a sworn Peace Officer but may assist in the field, when requested. The Crime Analyst reports to the Detective Sergeant. Typical Daily Tasks (Illustrative only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

• Conducts financial investigative research and identifies assets, establishes and maintains information by devising systems to use information, complying with guidelines, analyzing information and entering information into the computer, designing, creating, maintaining and updating databases, routing information to relevant personnel, preparing and maintaining files, reference materials, researching websites, sharing information with the detectives, preparing flow and link analysis charts and maps, and analyzing and preparing reports.
• Stays current on industry trends, emerging tools, and best procedures to ensure SOPs remain up to date within the Crime Analysis Field as the Crime Analyst for the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.
• Acts as the analytical liaison on behalf of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office maintaining professional relationships and collaborating with other analysts from federal, state, and local agencies.
• Leads computer-based investigations through conducting research of criminal activities using various reference sources (law enforcement sources, open-sources, proprietary sources), collecting information, reading reports, using professional analyst network, analyzing collected data, and preparing reports or other analytical products.
• Complete all reports in a manner that can be easily read and understood. All reports shall be concise, complete, and without conjecture.
• Supports administrative function by participating in grant preparation and reporting. Assist as needed with court preparation on major, in-depth cases.
• Responsible for clerical duties as assigned including transcription of reports and statements, typing letters and press releases, and answering telephones.
• All aspects of forfeiture cases, including but not limited to writing the initial case, follow up with the DA’s office in preparing court paperwork, when necessary, newspaper advertising, and tracking forfeited property.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Have a thorough knowledge of the maintenance of business data files. Requires knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and office automation software. Knowledge of the intelligence cycle, Information operations, and open-source research techniques/open-source intelligence (OSINT) is not required, but highly desirable. Be able to work alone and unsupervised. Be able to deal with confidential matters, effectively deal with the public and office employees, and respond to off-hour callouts, including nights and weekends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.S.) from an accredited college with major course work in accounting, finance, or criminal justice and four (4) years progressively responsible related experience; or a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and two (2) years related experience; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties. A combination of financial and criminal justice training is highly desirable. Background in military intelligence, law enforcement crime analysis, corporate security analysis, or open-source intelligence (OSINT); preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to type 40 wpm. Must have thorough knowledge of office equipment and its use, including but not limited to computers, full command of English composition, spelling, and grammar. Must pass a written test, typing test and oral interview.

REASONING ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, where cooperation may be difficult to achieve, to assist individuals in resolving conflicts and/or problems, and to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the community, other law enforcement agencies and social agencies. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to become LEDS certified upon hire. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record.Supplemental Information

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing/physical examination and a background investigation, including criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Must pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance.Benefits Follow this link to our benefits page. Sheriff's Association