Crime Analyst - Crime Gun Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Grant-Funded PositionDo you have experience in criminal justice, crime analysis, research, or data analysis - and the ability to turn complex information into actionable intelligence? Your work will help investigators identify connections, track crime guns and violent offenders, and disrupt criminal activity in our community.What You'll Do You'll collect, analyze, and interpret crime data related to firearms and violent offenders. Working with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, you'll identify patterns and connections, develop intelligence reports, and provide investigators with information that helps move cases forward.Key Responsibilities Analyze NIBIN leads and provide actionable intelligence to investigatorsCreate link analysis charts and reports to identify connections within complex investigationsAnalyze firearm trends, criminal activity, gang structures, violent offenders, and sources of crime gunsConduct open-source and covert social media research to assist in identifying criminal networksPrepare and present analytical reports and findings during CGIC meetingsWork with FWPD, ATF, ICGTF, and other law enforcement partners to share intelligence and disrupt criminal activityMonitor cameras, databases, and live information feeds while supporting ongoing investigationsWhat You Bring: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related fieldTwo to three years of experience in criminology, crime analysis, research analysis, statistical analysis in law enforcement, or a combination of relevant training and experience preferredStrong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and explain complex crime dataU.S. citizenship and ability to pass required local, NCIC, NIBIN, IDACS, FBI-CJIS, and ATF background clearancesPreferred Certifications Valid Indiana driver's license if operating a City vehicleAbility to obtain IDACS/NCIC certification within 90 days of hireTechnical Skills & Knowledge Crime analysis, research methods, statistical analysis, and intelligence gatheringAbility to identify firearm trafficking patterns, straw purchasers, multi-gun purchases, and other suspicious firearm activityNIBIN procedures and firearm-specific crime data analysisStatistical and analytical software, including Stata, SPSS, and ArcGISSocial media mining and social network analysisIntegration of criminal, geographic, and demographic data to identify crime patterns and trendsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain findings and testify professionallySpanish or Burmese language skills preferredImportant Work Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required.This position may require travel for training within Indiana and nationally. The employee must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain objectivity when analyzing sensitive law enforcement information.This position is grant-funded. Continued employment may depend on the availability of grant funding, and the position may be discontinued if funding expires, is reduced, or is terminated.Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne? Use your analytical skills to directly support public safety and help law enforcement identify and disrupt violent criminal activity. You'll work alongside local, state, and federal partners, develop specialized expertise in crime gun intelligence, and provide information that can make a real difference in investigations.City benefits include retirement, medical coverage, paid time off, professional development, and opportunities to build specialized experience in law enforcement intelligence.The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Crime Analyst - Crime Gun Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Grant-Funded PositionDo you have experience in criminal justice, crime analysis, research, or data analysis - and the ability to turn complex information into actionable intelligence? Your work will help investigators identify connections, track crime guns and violent offenders, and disrupt criminal activity in our community.What You'll Do You'll collect, analyze, and interpret crime data related to firearms and violent offenders. Working with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, you'll identify patterns and connections, develop intelligence reports, and provide investigators with information that helps move cases forward.Key Responsibilities Analyze NIBIN leads and provide actionable intelligence to investigatorsCreate link analysis charts and reports to identify connections within complex investigationsAnalyze firearm trends, criminal activity, gang structures, violent offenders, and sources of crime gunsConduct open-source and covert social media research to assist in identifying criminal networksPrepare and present analytical reports and findings during CGIC meetingsWork with FWPD, ATF, ICGTF, and other law enforcement partners to share intelligence and disrupt criminal activityMonitor cameras, databases, and live information feeds while supporting ongoing investigationsWhat You Bring: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related fieldTwo to three years of experience in criminology, crime analysis, research analysis, statistical analysis in law enforcement, or a combination of relevant training and experience preferredStrong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and explain complex crime dataU.S. citizenship and ability to pass required local, NCIC, NIBIN, IDACS, FBI-CJIS, and ATF background clearancesPreferred Certifications Valid Indiana driver's license if operating a City vehicleAbility to obtain IDACS/NCIC certification within 90 days of hireTechnical Skills & Knowledge Crime analysis, research methods, statistical analysis, and intelligence gatheringAbility to identify firearm trafficking patterns, straw purchasers, multi-gun purchases, and other suspicious firearm activityNIBIN procedures and firearm-specific crime data analysisStatistical and analytical software, including Stata, SPSS, and ArcGISSocial media mining and social network analysisIntegration of criminal, geographic, and demographic data to identify crime patterns and trendsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain findings and testify professionallySpanish or Burmese language skills preferredImportant Work Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required.This position may require travel for training within Indiana and nationally. The employee must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain objectivity when analyzing sensitive law enforcement information.This position is grant-funded. Continued employment may depend on the availability of grant funding, and the position may be discontinued if funding expires, is reduced, or is terminated.Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne? Use your analytical skills to directly support public safety and help law enforcement identify and disrupt violent criminal activity. You'll work alongside local, state, and federal partners, develop specialized expertise in crime gun intelligence, and provide information that can make a real difference in investigations.City benefits include retirement, medical coverage, paid time off, professional development, and opportunities to build specialized experience in law enforcement intelligence.The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
