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Crime Analyst

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Oct 23, 2019

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Police Science, Computer Science, Law Enforcement, or a related field.

Or
  • In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing data and preparing related reports in a police operations environment or other law enforcement environment may be considered.

Experience
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing statistical data and preparing related reports in a police operations or other law enforcement environment.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The Crime Analyst collects, categorizes, and analyzes data pertaining to past and current criminal activity, prepares and disseminates reports using various illustrative and statistical methods, and provides timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends relevant to the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD).

Another critical function associated with this position is the of review police reports and summonses in aggregate from the MTPD Police Records Management System, so that coding errors can be remediated in terms of record accuracy.

Analysts assist operational and administrative MTPD personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities and aid in the investigative process by providing timely information that enhances the probability of apprehension of offenders. Analysts prepare reports required by the MTPD, regional law enforcement agencies and WMATA offices, as well as for other agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Crime Analysts have the latitude for independent judgment and actions within the confines of the position.

This position is distinguished from the Senior Crime Analyst, in that the latter is involved in more complex and sensitive MTPD projects. This position involves a variety of professional and technical level duties involved in the organization, maintenance, and presentation of MTPD statistical data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Processes all MTPD event reports, citations, warnings, contact cards, use of force forms, traffic violation notices, etc. and ensures the accuracy, storage, analysis, retrieval and classification of criminal and non-criminal events. Maintains files and statistics in compliance with WMATA and legal requirements.
  • Enters data into the MTPD PRMS. Ensures that FBI and MTPD offense codes and data are accurately entered. Conducts daily start-up checks for equipment malfunctions and acts as liaison with technical repair personnel. Enters, maintains and manipulates data.
  • Performs a staff review function, approving records, ensuring the accuracy of offense and incident reports, citations, warnings and related forms. Monitors the status of reports, ensures that corrections are made and distributes copies to regional and federal law enforcement agencies. Acts as a liaison with regional and federal law enforcement agencies for sharing information, crime data and statistics.
  • Provides copies of reports to customers in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and WMATA regulations; and is responsible for the collection, preservation, retrieval, and disposition of MTPD records in accordance with the policies and procedures of WMATA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement and applicable laws.
  • Compiles and analyzes complex crime data, and prepares statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and presentations. Analyzes crime data to identify crime hot spots, patterns and trends. Prepares summaries, reports and recommendations based on analysis to help identify where law enforcement resources are most needed and can have the largest impact.
  • Maintains and reconciles data in the PRMS associated with Master Indices: Entity, Location, People, Property and Vehicle.
  • Performs record expungements in the PRMS as mandated by Court Order.
  • Performs functional processes in the PRMS associated with sealing records as mandated by Court Order.
  • Performs functional processes in the PRMS associated with securing records as mandated MTPD policy and procedure.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing :

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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