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Senior Crime Analyst

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Oct 30, 2021

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Analyst
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

MARKETING STATEMENT

The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) is responsible for the enforcement of laws, regulations, and ordinances for crimes committed on, to, or against facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

This Senior Crime Analyst position compiles, reviews and prepares analytical and statistical reports, with emphasis on data quality and accuracy. The incumbent selected to fill this position will be responsible for analyzing crime data through reporting databases and business intelligence tools to assist with the identification of crime trends. This position requires extensive use of Microsoft Office programs to include manipulating spreadsheets in Excel, creating presentation visuals through PowerPoint, and preparing analytical reports in Publisher. This position will utilize the Police Records Management System (PRMS) to review police reports and query data. Law enforcement experience is required.

The Metro Transit Police Department has tristate jurisdiction and operates in the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The salary range for the Sr. Crime Analyst position is: $69,759.87 to $105,371.39.

In addition, the Metro Transit Police Department offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and a 401a Plan, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and free transportation on Metrobus and rail.

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
  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing statistical data and preparing related reports in a police operations or other law enforcement environment.
    Preferred

    Experience
  • Three (3) years of experience working as a Crime Analyst.
    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.

    Mission Essential Designation
  • In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
    SUMMARY

    This position 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 to review police reports and summonses in aggregate from the MTPD Police Records Management System (PRMS), so that coding errors can be remediated in terms of accuracy.

    The Senior Crime 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. The Senior Crime Analyst ensure the correct preparation of reports required by the MTPD, regional law enforcement agencies and WMATA offices; and 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.

    Senior Crime Analyst has the latitude for independent judgment and actions within the confines of the position and is involved in more complex and sensitive MTPD.

    The Senior Crime Analyst is expected to develop the Unit and its capabilities to exceed the current expectations in crime analysis. This position also trains and offers analytical and technical guidance to Crime Analysts, prepares special reports and data charts, and provides operational research as needed. The Senior Crime Analyst is someone who can acquire new skills and knowledge autonomously, with little direct supervision. The Senior Crime Analyst is involved in a variety of complicated professional and technical level duties involved in the organization, maintenance, and presentation of Transit Police 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (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.
  • Additional responsibilities include acquiring and supervising limited-duty and off-duty police officers to assist with the crime analysis efforts, making presentations to command staff, the WMATA Board of Directors and in public forums.
  • 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. Ensures that Crime Analysts liaison with regional and federal law enforcement agencies and share information, crime data and statistics, as appropriate.
  • Ensures that copies of reports are provided 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:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report
    Closing

    WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

    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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