Crime and Intelligence Analyst I (Finance)

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has an opportunity for multiple Crime and Intelligence Analyst I positions in Riverside. The i ncumbents will 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.

Seeking candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, administration of justice, statistics, public administration, or a closely related field . Possession of a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) Certificate issued by an accredited college or university or completion of CCIA program coursework is highly desired.

The incumbent will be required to travel throughout Riverside County. Additionally, the incumbent 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.• 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.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree or foreign studies equivalency in crime analysis, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, administration of justice, statistics, public administration, or other closely related field.

Experience: Six (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.

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.

Possession of a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) Certificate issued by an accredited college or university is highly desired.
Bachelor's degree is highly desired. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittney Mathis at bmathis@rivco.org or 951-955-5358.