Senior Crime Data Analyst at City of Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs, Florida, United States — full-time

Position Overview

Performs crime and intelligence analysis by collecting, evaluating, and disseminating criminal intelligence to identify crime trends, support investigations, guide operational decision-making, optimize resource deployment, and enhance crime prevention and case clearance efforts.

Position Functions

Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports to identify crime series, emerging crime patterns, and trends. Identifies crime trends and patterns and disseminates timely intelligence regarding those findings. Prepares crime forecasts as applicable.

Gathers and analyzes information related to criminal activity through public records, CJNet, law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence, and other investigative resources. Conducts open-source research, including social media analysis, and assists investigators in obtaining subscriber information, employment records, and other investigative data. Coordinates with outside agencies to obtain additional information as needed.

Maintains proficiency in crime analysis software, geographical information systems (GIS), intelligence databases, mapping applications, and other analytical technologies necessary to support investigative operations.

Maintains current knowledge of criminal methods, emerging crime trends, and intelligence related to criminal activity, including burglaries, vehicle thefts, organized crime, and other criminal enterprises. Collects and disseminates intelligence from departmental personnel, outside law enforcement agencies, citizens, informants, and information developed during City events, as appropriate.

Serves as a member of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center Task Force by providing analytical support during in-progress incidents and other investigations that would benefit from real-time analytical resources.

Establishes and maintains intelligence files on known criminals, known associates, criminal organizations, and other persons or groups of investigative interest. Adheres to the guidelines of criminal intelligence files within the department’s policy and 28 CFR Part 23.

Prepares comprehensive criminal background investigations by integrating information obtained from multiple law enforcement, public, and intelligence sources.

Assembles, compiles, and presents data using graphs, charts, and other statistical information as requested by Command Staff, other city departments/divisions, and/or the public.

Creates a variety of reports (RAMP, Quarterly Investigations Division Report, Public Statistics Requests, Weekly Snapshot, Spatial Analysis) as required. Prepares crime maps as required. Testifies in court when required.