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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Civilian Crime Analyst
Department: Police
Division: Support Services
Supervisor: Captain of Support Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 12
Job Number: 28
Job Summary
Under general direction, uses a variety of law enforcement related data, including computer-aided
dispatch, police reports, and mapping to identify trends to address current issues relating to policing.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-
inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Identifies times and areas where crimes are being committed to help guide proactive policing.
• Develops and aggregates intelligence to advise police leadership.
• Provides presentations on research and analysis to police department and city staff.
• Investigates and identifies data points not currently captured that would be beneficial to the
department.
• Works with all levels of the police department on data collection requests and reports.
• Reviews and recommends software and technology related to the collection of data.
• Researches, compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data from the police department and
outside agency reports.
• Analyzes criminal intelligence information and prepares intelligence reports.
• Collects criminal intelligence information from a variety of sources.
• Serves as a departmental liaison with other law enforcement agencies on criminal intelligence.
• Coordinates the exchange of interstate and intrastate information pertaining to criminal activity
and criminal movement.
• Establishes a network of internal and external sources and contacts in identifying criminal trends
and conducting intelligence analysis.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date computer databases and files on the crimes, criminals, and
criminal organizations.
• Researches patterns, structures, trends, and movements of criminal groups or individuals and
develops recommendations for subsequent investigation.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate of Arts degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of experience,
and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a field involving
research and analytics.
• National Crime Information Center Certification within six months. Must pass a criminal
background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Criminal Justice, Law
enforcement, or a related field. Understanding of records management systems and computer-
aided dispatch. Experience with intelligence analysis and dissemination, statistical analysis, and
geographic information systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Ability to complete a variety of written reports, including investigative reports, analytical charts,
graphs, maps, and GIS.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram
form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within designated time
deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports, and journals.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware systems
• Basic understanding of SQL query language and database structure
• Skills in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel,
Outlook, applicable Crime Analyst software)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential job duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or fell and reach with hands and arms. The
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employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office
setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work
may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Dustin Liston, Police Chief (6/2024)
and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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