Police Research Specialist (Dallas Police) (Civil Service)
Core
Accesses and analyzes criminal suspect and offense information to forecast trends, prepare reports, and study crime patterns for the Dallas Police Department.
Role type
Data analyst specializing in criminal intelligence and crime statistics
Builds
Crime trend forecasts, statistical reports, and plot maps for law enforcement operations
Domain
Law enforcement / Criminal justice analytics
Required skills
Data analysis, database management, statistical data analysis, report drafting, GIS mapping, research principles
Preferred skills
UCR/NIBRS reporting experience, crime prevention strategy planning, emerging trend identification
Technologies
Microcomputers, mainframe terminals, spreadsheet programs, ESRI/ArcGIS
Responsibilities
Gathers and manages criminal offense and suspect information; Formulates and drafts criminal offense/suspect information reports; Conducts analyses of criminal offenses and suspect data to furnish statistical data; Maintains plot maps of Part I offenses to display concentration and trends; Prepares offense and suspect trend analysis to forecast probable criminal trends; Maintains bureau file of computer printouts and ensures security of computers
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on analyst
