Crime and Intelligence Analyst I (Pool) (Finance)
ABOUT THE POSITION
This recruitment is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates for the permanent Crime and Intelligence Analyst I position. The pool will not be used to fill any immediate vacancies but will instead be utilized to fill future vacancies within the Sheriff's Office throughout the County.
Incumbents perform entry level work involved with assisting law enforcement staff in the analysis of suspected or documented criminal activity; collect, compile, prepare, and evaluate statistical data; and perform other related duties as required. A bachelor's degree in crime analysis, criminal justice, statistics, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field is highly desired.
The incumbents will be required to travel throughout Riverside County. Additionally, the incumbents may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be available to work overtime as needed.
The Crime and Intelligence Analyst I is a natural progression underfill for the classification of Crime and Intelligence Analyst II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Crime and Intelligence Analyst II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements. Failure to meet the requirements to promote at the end of the probationary period will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being probationary released.
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• In a training capacity, research and analyze criminal intelligence information collected by Sheriff's Department personnel.
• Integrate information from many sources using various illustrative methods including charts, diagrams, and maps; prepare a variety of reports, graphs, charts, and maps related to criminal activities and organized criminal groups.
• Research crime reports and related evidence through analysis procedures to disclose patterns, trends, or evidence of criminal activity; prepare Visual Investigative Analysis (VIA) charts for crimes including, but not limited to, homicides, robberies, and arson investigations.
• Complete link analysis charts to illustrate the relationship of events and persons suspected of organized criminal activity and other conspiracies.
• Analyze call detail records related to various criminal activities.
• Determine the type of analysis to be utilized based on the information received; consult with departmental personnel to obtain additional information as needed.
• Present analytical findings to departmental personnel; testify in court.
• Participate in meetings with departmental personnel and other law enforcement agencies to exchange and develop intelligence information.
• Visit crime scenes (as needed)
• Collect, compile, and prepare data for a variety of statistical reports and publications; prepare correspondence as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Associates degree from an accredited college or university, or foreign studies equivalency in crime analysis, criminal justice, statistics, business administration, public administration, or other closely related field.
Experience: 6 months of work experience in a Crime Analysis Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, or Law Enforcement Unit, in the collection, analysis, and presentation of complex crime data.
Certificate:Possession of a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) certificate issued by an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of criminal intelligence analysis; types of crimes and modus operandi used; sources of intelligence information; techniques of evaluating information obtained from a variety of sources; the methods of collecting statistical data; effective methods to present statistical information to a variety of users.
Ability to: Evaluate and organize a variety of intelligence information; recognize patterns or trends of criminal activity; interpret the significance of various types of criminal analysis; prepare clear, concise, illustrative, and written reports; present conclusions to others in a clear and understandable manner; make independent judgements and function with a minimum of supervision; use discretion in distributing and disclosing sensitive information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Bachelor's degree highly desired.
Upload a copy of your degree or transcripts as an attachment to your Government Jobs account at the time of application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittney Mathis at bmathis@rivco.org or 951-955-5358.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
