Job Description

POLICE RESEARCH ANALYST

JOB CODE 62610

Effective Date:	12/94A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform independent and directed research duties specific to the needs of the Police Department. Assignments can be broad in scope in the form of problems to be solved or questions answered, or can be in a specialized area, such as grant writing, research, and coordination. Work requirements normally have department-wide impact and at times involve other City departments, external law enforcement agencies, and other private and public organizations. A Police Research Analyst may have lead responsibility for other non-sworn and sworn employees engaged in directed research studies and analyses. Work requires the use of initiative and judgment and is reviewed by a Police Sergeant from written reports and results achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts research and statistical studies specific to the needs of the Police Department such as changes or modifications to district and/or beat boundaries, manpower allocations, planning and policy issues, budget issues, service levels, equipment and program evaluation, and energy conservation;
• Researches grant funding sources, writes grant proposals, and submits to funding agencies and foundations;
• Advises other departmental bureaus and precincts and external community organizations regarding the preparation and submission of grants;
• Conducts surveys, collects information, analyzes findings, makes interpretations and recommendations, and writes reports;
• Compiles data and prepares monthly, annual, and special reports;
• Prepares, researches, analyzes, and suggests solutions to management-stated and crime-related problems;
• Answers inquiries from Council members and other agencies as related to Police Department programs, policies, and procedures;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Research and design techniques, methods and procedures.
• Data collection, coding, and survey research techniques.
• Probability statistics and central tendency measures.

Ability to:

• Produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees.
• Comprehend and make inferences from material written in the English language.
• Communicate in English by phone or in person in a one-to-one setting.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Appointments to positions in the Police Department are subject to appropriate polygraph and background standards.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Two years of administrative experience including one year of experience in governmental research, and a bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.