**The position has now been filled**
Job Title: Crime Analyst (Exempt temporary [maternity leave] position)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: March 1, 2012 (approximately)
Location: West Vancouver Police Department
Overview: Responsible for the specialized work of researching and disseminating information related to criminal activity to support administrative and operational staff in the planning and deployment of resources.
Duties: The primary duties for this position are:
- Researching, compiling, analyzing, and mapping crime trends and patterns;
- Disseminating information related to criminal activity;
- Assisting operational, investigative, and administrative staff in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention, intervention, and suppression of criminal activities;
- Liaising with law enforcement agencies, while maintaining effective communication with a variety of internal and external contacts;
- Providing regular written and oral presentations to the Police Board, West Vancouver District Council and a variety of other external stakeholders;
- Presenting bi-weekly CompStat reports with recommendations based on analytical findings;
- Participating in other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements: Applicants should possess the following skills and training:
- University degree in criminology, geography, forensic sciences or related discipline. Competitive candidates will also have additional courses, certification or a degree from the BCIT Forensic Investigation Program (or equivalent) with a specialization in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Note: the minimum competency courses from BCIT are: Tactical Analysis, Crime Mapping, Applied Research Methods & Statistics in Crime Analysis and Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis;
- A minimum of two-years related work experience in a police environment or criminal justice system would be beneficial;
- Considerable knowledge of research, statistical and analytical principles, practices, procedures, methods and techniques;
- Superior database and computer skill-level, and considerable knowledge in using the following programs: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio), Adobe Acrobat Writer, and Internet Explorer;
- Competitive candidates will have technical proficiency of Prime BC RMS/CAD, Versadex, CPIC, and CORNET;
- Competitive candidates will have working knowledge of specialized analytical and statistical software such as ArcGIS with Spatial Analyst extension, i2 Analyst WorkStation & ATAC;
- Must have a strong command of the English language and have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Short listed candidates may be required to undergo a crime analysis, knowledge based exam prior to being interviewed. The successful applicant may be required to undergo a security background check and polygraph examination. Applicants with a valid and current security clearance with a Canadian police service will be exempt from this process.
**The position has now been filled**