City Of Tempe - Tempe, AZ

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Tempe, AZ
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Police Research & Data Analyst I/II position at the City of Tempe involves performing a variety of complex research-related duties that are essential for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistics and other relevant information to support the operations of the Police Department. This role is part of a flexible classification, allowing candidates to be hired at either level based on their experience, education, and training as determined by the hiring authority. The position is classified as safety-sensitive and requires a commitment to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data. The analyst will assist in conducting research and statistical studies tailored to the needs of the Police Department. This includes needs assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and feasibility studies that relate to planning and policy issues, budget considerations, service levels, resource allocation, program evaluation, and district/beat boundary evaluations. The role also involves researching and studying current literature on municipal and law enforcement administration and operations to make informed recommendations on policies, procedures, and methods of operation based on best practices and current research. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for demonstrating continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and analyze administrative or operational problems, programs, or policies. The position requires the collection and analysis of statistical data to evaluate the budget process, resource allocation, and other operational purposes, ensuring that the Police Department operates efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting research and statistical studies specific to the needs of the Police Department.
  • Perform needs assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and feasibility studies relating to planning and policy issues.
  • Research and study current literature on municipal and law enforcement administration and operation.
  • Make recommendations on policies, procedures, and methods of operation based on current research and best practices.
  • Evaluate new programs, policies, and technologies and make recommendations.
  • Participate in forecasting additional funds/resources needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes.
  • Analyze administrative or operational problems, programs, or policies.
  • Research, collect, and analyze statistical data for budget evaluation and resource allocation.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course works in criminal justice studies, statistics, social sciences, or a related field.
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • For Police Research & Data Analyst I: Requires three (3) months of analytical/social science research experience working with compiling and assessing data from various sources.
  • For Police Research & Data Analyst II: Requires two (2) years of planning and research analysis and/or applied social science research experience, or one (1) year experience as a City of Tempe Police Research and Data Analyst I+.
  • Applied research experience related to an internship or thesis using established research methods, data collection, conducting statistical analysis, and database management is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with statistical analysis software and tools.
  • Familiarity with law enforcement data and reporting systems.
  • Strong communication skills for presenting research findings.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
  • Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
  • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
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