Crime Intelligence Analyst Supervisor

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Under general direction and with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment, supervise, plan, and coordinate the research, crime information, and analysis activities in support of the Austin Police Department.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction and with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment, supervise, plan, and coordinate the research, crime information, and analysis activities in support of the Austin Police Department.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs advanced-level tactical, strategic, administrative and location analyses and oversees associated products and projects including complex information requests from stakeholders such as City Council, City departments, or urgent public information requests.
  
• Performs analytical support for public safety by responding to unplanned City critical events (weather/person related events) outside normal business hours.
  
• Analyzes digital evidence and telecommunications records, conducts in-depth research and testifies as subject matter experts.
  
• Analyzes various data related records returned from search warrants or subpoenas, compiles analytical products, and creates stakeholder presentations.
  
• Determines and implements goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the assigned unit.
  
• Develops, revises, and implements standard operating procedures governing the unit and ensures compliance.
  
• Stays abreast of the latest crime and intelligence analysis theories and techniques and new information technology in the industry through research and monitoring of crime and intelligence analyst servers.
  
• Educates the public and law enforcement personnel on crime trends and prevention through presentations, training courses, and by developing reading material and websites.
  
• Trains new and tenured crime analysts on contemporary analytical practices, case law, and other relevant topics.
  
• Facilitates, attends, and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
  
• Knowledge of the functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
  
• Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of crime analysis and intelligence theories, methodologies, techniques, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of statistical research and reporting methods, procedures, and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of phone data analysis concepts.
  
• Knowledge of financial crime data analysis concepts.
  
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem-solving.
  
• Skill in researching individuals or groups using law enforcement and open-source intelligence resources.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
  
• Ability to train others on a wide range of topics with a criminal nexus including software applications, analysis practices, and intelligence-gathering techniques.
  
• Ability to write clear and concise memorandums, analytical reports, and bulletins of complex research and/or investigations.
  
• Ability to effectively use charts, graphs, and geospatial mappings to provide information on crime series, patterns, and trends.
  
• Ability to testify effectively under stressful conditions.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to groups.
  
• Ability to think critically and apply ideas to real-world situations.
  
• Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision while adjusting priorities and meeting deadlines.
  
• Ability to demonstrate various aspects of the job to less senior staff.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with personnel, city employees, committees, and task forces.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or in a field of study with an emphasis on research or analysis, five (5) years of experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis and/or interpretation of law enforcement data.
  
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of study listed above may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certification by a professional organization in crime or intelligence analysis may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced level of experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
  
• Experience implementing crime reduction initiatives.
  
• Experience working in a law enforcement agency.
  
• Extensive experience in the field of crime and intelligence analysis with working knowledge of various policing and analytical techniques, models and theories.
  
• Advanced-level experience with conducting research in crime/intelligence analysis, producing products and presenting to sworn and professional staff.
  
• Experience with various tools, software and technologies utilized in law enforcement and crime/intelligence analysis.
  
• Ability to travel to other work locations
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Crime Intelligence Analyst Supervisor will be responsible for planning, coordinating and reviewing analytical assignments for staff under their direct supervision. They will also be responsible for implementing goals, objectives and resource requirements for their team, as well as developing training plans and ensuring direct reports receive sufficient training. They must have the knowledge and skills to oversee advanced-level analysis and may be required to conduct their own analysis as needed. The position will be expected to stay abreast of the latest technologies, theories, and techniques in the fields of crime and intelligence analysis and law enforcement. They will regularly liaison with executive, managerial and front line sworn and professional staff to make recommendations and inform on various analytical products.

Work Location:

• 715 E. 8th Street Austin, Texas
  

Schedule:

• Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm with the potential for after hours.
  

Payrate:

• $30.70 - $38.37 per hour
  

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

CBI:

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
  
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.
  

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information. To learn more about working with the City of Austin, click here to watch a short video!

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EEO/AA statement:

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-30

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