Crime Analyst

8680BR

College of Liberal Arts

CLA-Criminal Justice

Job Summary

This is a grant funded position for the state grant at the Monroe Crime Analysis Center.

The employee analyzes and interprets data using predictive policing methods to distill and disseminate information to various Criminal Justice agencies. The employee gathers and analyzes crime statistics and identifies criminal trends through statistical crime and mapping technologies. This position requires specialized knowledge in the field of crime analysis theories and crime analysis software. The Crime Analyst will direct 100% effort, as regular fulltime employee (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) assigned to the project for the project term.

This position will work out of the Monroe Crime Analysis Center located inside the Rochester Public Safety Building at 185 Exchange St., Rochester. This position will have a permanent schedule and may be assigned first or second shift and may work weekends, depending on assignment.

Job Responsibilities

Please note:

• This position will have a permanent schedule and may be assigned first or second shift and may work weekends, depending on assignment.
• Work on-site at MCAC (Monroe Crime Analysis Center in Rochester, NY), the designated NYS Crime Analysis Center

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations of analytic results.
• Address emergent public safety threats in relation to CAC activities in NYS;
• Perform a variety of research and analytical tasks;
• Collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques of crime and/or law enforcement intelligence analysis;
• May perform statistical, spatial, and/or qualitative analyses as needed, making use of standard software packages;
• Work on assignments that are moderately complex under direct or indirect supervision, where there is latitude for independent action and decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field plus 0 -1 year’s experience.

Skills:
Geographic Information System’s (GIS) ESRI
Microsoft suite – in particular: Excel, Access, OneNote

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:
A master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field plus 0-1 year
experience in the field of criminology, criminal justice research, or criminal justice policy,

OR
Bachelor’s degree in a social science field plus 3 years’ experience in the field of criminology, criminal
justice research, or criminal justice policy.

Required Minimum Education Level

BA, BS

Work Location

Off Campus Location

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected] . COVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the RIT Safety Plan . Information on the responsibility for each employee can be found on the RIT Ready website . As per the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 which may include receiving a booster dose prior to their start date, or have an approved medical/disability or religious accommodation (see above).

Hourly/Salary Minimum

61200

Hourly/Salary Maximum

61200