Oxnard Employment – Crime Analysis Data Technician

Job Description:

The City of Oxnard’s Police Department is seeking a Crime Analysis Data Technician with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the team. This individual must be comfortable with computers and using technology-based applications. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and detail oriented and be able to compile technical data into an understandable format.

Under general supervision, the Crime Analysis Data Technician performs specialized technical assignments in support of the City’s law enforcement activities; utilizes automated law enforcement databases and software applications to gather, categorize, analyze and disseminate information concerning current and prior criminal activity and presents findings and crime patterns to department staff and the public.

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses general and specialized computer applications in order to gather and organize crime data.
• Organizes, interprets, and summarizes crime reports and statistics on criminal activity in order to identity existing crime series and patterns.
• Compiles and provides statistical and narrative data relating to crime and traffic accidents.
• Schedules, conducts and trains personnel on methods of data collection.
• Determines linking factors in criminal activity, such as method, crime type, suspect descriptions and weapons used.
• Writes reports and gives oral presentations to sworn staff on crime series and patterns.
• Attends regional meetings of crime analysis professionals in order to share information on crime patterns, new methodologies, and developing tools.
• Responds to requests for information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Crime Analysis Data Technician.  A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, including coursework or work experience in crime analysis and mapping software. No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.

Possession of a valid class “C” California driver’s license.
Possession of a Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate is highly desirable

Job Details:

Company: City of Oxnard

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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