Now Hiring:  Part-Time Crime Analyst

James City County Police Department seeks responsible individual to perform experienced professional work collecting, analyzing and disseminating crime and statistical data.

$17.23 / hour + Partial County Benefits. Part-time regular position available (28 hours / week).

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and provides crime and statistical information to department personnel, County citizens and other criminal justice agencies; performs basic research, data collection, analysis and reporting; performs three types of crime analysis: tactical, strategic and administrative; works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
• Assembles, organizes, analyzes, and distributes crime related data to detect trends, patterns or other information to aid in law enforcement and the prevention of crime.
• Prepares and maintains tactical analysis, strategic analysis, administrative analysis and other statistical reports and information for the Chief of Police, Division Commander and Administrative Lieutenant on a regular basis or upon request.
• Coordinates with other departments and outside agencies to assist with law enforcement activities by providing crime related information and consultation.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; some experience in responsible administrative work.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
• Knowledge of the policies, rules and regulations of the department; knowledge in responsible administrative work; journals, manuals and professional publications; knowledge of the philosophies, theories, practices and techniques of modern police management and operations; research methodology and various statistical techniques and to discern the techniques that are the most appropriate to the question or situation at hand.
• Skill in organization; analytical thinking; interpersonal relationships; use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; effectively plan, organize and coordinate projects dealing with various personnel; communicate information of a complex nature accurately, concisely and clearly both orally and in writing; use mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions or measurements, geometric constructions, algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities, descriptive statistics and mathematical classifications or schemes; apply specialize technical or professional principles and practices in the solution of problems, requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; exercise a high degree of analytical ability, creativity and initiative and to make recommendations based upon analysis and interpretation of research findings.

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How to Apply

• Click on the following link to go to the JCC Career Center to complete your application (profile) and apply for the position. 
• If you've previously applied, be sure to review and update your profile (application) to ensure that all required information is included and is up-to-date.
• Applying is a two-step process:
  1. Create your profile (application) being sure to complete all tabs and/or fields within each section, then
  2. Find and click on the "Police Crime Analyst" listing in the "Jobs" section of the Career Center, follow the prompts, answer the standard & special questions, and apply for the position.
• CLICK HERE for a step-by-step tutorial for creating your application (profile) and submitting your application for the position.
• Be thorough and detailed on the application
• Include any attachments that would complement your application package (for example, educational certificate(s) and/or diploma(s), Military DD-214, relevant training documents, etc.)
• Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully-completed application is required.