Description/Special Instructions The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER ANALYSTThe City of Elk Grove is looking for a Real-Time Information Center Analyst.The ideal candidate will have some real-time crime center experience or understand the general concept of what real-time crime centers operational missions are. Certification in Crime and Intelligence Analysis is highly desirable. Most importantly, they will have experience in analytical problem solving, from problem discovery to solution implementation. The ideal candidate will be very personable as they will be a part of a dynamic team who works in an open floor plan work environment. They should have strong leadership qualities and be able to exhibit their leadership abilities.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Filing Deadline: July 19, 2024, by 11:59 PM
Oral Board Interviews: August 8, 2024 (virtual)
Final Selection Interviews: August 13, 2024 (in person)
The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Proud Heritage. Bright Future.
Community ProfileElk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.
Representative DutiesUnder direction, collects, analyzes, and provides real-time crime, intelligence, and communications information from a variety of sources that support the prevention, detection and solving of crime; performs a variety of administrative, strategic, and tactical analyses, studies, and research projects related to criminal activity; identifies and analyzes crime, intelligence, and communications trends, patterns, and series of actual and anticipated criminal activity and provides recommendations for problem solving efforts; disseminates information to members of the Police Department; and provides crime information to members of the community monthly and upon request.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Real-Time Information Center series. Positions in this class perform tactical and strategic analysis of data independently and on a routine basis. The Real-Time Information Center Analyst class is distinguished from the Real-Time Information Center Specialist level in that the latter focuses primarily on internal and external general communication, intelligence processing and review of information from various sources to include social media platforms while the former focuses on more strategic and in-depth analysis of the gathered intelligence, identifies trends and patterns, and prepares complex statistical reports based on the analysis.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Performs a full range of strategic and administrative analysis; researches, analyzes, and collects crime, intelligence and communications data from a variety of sources including various local, statewide, and national law enforcement computer systems including the Records Management System (RMS), Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), and National Crime Information Center (NCIC); provides support to officers by gathering information from various computer systems including DMV, CLETS, and the County’s KPF system. Identifies and evaluates crime series, patterns, and trends; conducts studies; and provides statistical information to the Department, other City departments, and the public.Performs a full range of tactical analysis involved in the recognition and identification of series related crimes and the mathematical calculation of probability; recognizes patterns on cluster of activity; provides recommendations for directed patrol efforts or problem-solving measures to prevent or aid in the arrest of individuals responsible. Develops and prepares charts, graphs, maps, reports, data bases, and related materials in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity, patterns, and trends; prepares predictions based upon previous reported activity and an analysis of typical behavior patterns to assist with the operations of the Real-Time Information Center. Maintains records and develops reports concerning crime, intelligence, and communications analysis; maintains records for in-house statistics; maintains and files crime analysis and management reports; prepares statistical reports as required.Communicates with supervisor, City officials, employees, other departments, vendors, service providers, system users, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Communicates with analysts and detectives from other agencies regarding mutual crime problems; coordinates action plans with Department detectives, regional task force detectives, and other agency representatives.Assists in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of activities in the Police Department's Real Time Information Center.Organizes and manages events and functions related to the Real-Time Information Center.Monitors laws, rules, policies, procedures, and emerging technology in the field of real-time information center operations and recommends new or improved technologies, processes, or procedures.Assists operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the suppression of criminal activities.Develops technical manuals as needed for the Real-Time Information Center.Participates in emergency management planning, preparation, training, and response.Performs related duties as required.
QualificationsThe following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of: - Operational procedures, services, and activities of a real-time information center or communications/dispatcher center.
- Operations, services, and activities of a crime, intelligence, and communications analysis program.
- Principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques of crime analysis, crime prevention, law enforcement, and police records processing.
- Various methods and techniques used in research and statistical analysis.
- Advanced principles of intelligence gathering and analysis.
- Advanced principles of tactical dispatching and command post operations.
- Understanding of ICS and NIMS.
- Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
- Functions of the Police Department and other City departments.
- Principles and procedures of emergency management.
- Recent developments, current literature, and information related to crime, intelligence, and communications analysis.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Geographic features and locations within the area served.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to: - Perform statistical research and analysis.
- Compile and interpret statistics.
- Analyze various crime, intelligence, and communications data and develop analytical reports.
- Track and present findings related to criminal activity, patterns, and trends.
- Prepare predictions of criminal activity based upon previous reported activity and an analysis of typical behavior patterns.
- Prepare extensive reports, maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids.
- Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing crime analysis and research.
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Utilize various computer systems in statistical analysis and data collection.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
- Remain flexible in an environment with changing priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
- Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, statistics, or a related field.
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible para-professional level administrative research and staff support experience, preferably in a law enforcement or criminal justice setting. Experience working in a Real-Time Information Center is highly desirable.
License or Certificate : Possession of a Department of Justice Crime & Intelligence Analysis certificate is desirable.
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 478-2230.
CITY OF ELK GROVE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY - NON REPRESENTED Annual Leave (vacation/sick)Upon Hire 176 hours 6.77 hours per pay period
5 Year Anniversary 216 hours 8.31 hours per pay period
10 Year Anniversary 232 hours 8.92 per pay period
15 Year Anniversary 256 hours 9.85 hours per pay period
20 Year anniversary 272 hours 10.46 per pay period
Deferred Compensation Employee may participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan up to maximum allowed by law.
Deferred Compensation - City Match The City will match up to 4% of employee's salary to a deferred compensation plan. There is a 1 year vesting period.
Employee Assistance Program Available to employee and immediate family.
Flexible Spending Account Covers IRS approved medical and/or approved dependent care expenses to be paid on a pre-tax basis.
- Medical spending up to $3200.00 annually.
- Dependent care up to $5,000 annually.
- Adoption Assistance FSA up to $16,810 annually.
Health (Medical) Insurance The City participates in the CalPERS Health Plan (PEMHCA) and offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly City contribution that an employee may apply toward premiums for medical insurance.
The City's Contribution rates for the 2024 plan year are as follows:
Single: up to $919.27 per month
2-Party: up to $1,838.54 per month
Family: up to $2,390.10 per month
Employees who show evidence of other group health insurance coverage and waive enrollment in a CalPERS health plan shall receive a taxable in lieu cash fringe allowance of $300 per month.
Dental Insurance 100% City paid for employee and eligible dependents if enrolled in the City's medical plan.
Vision Insurance 100% City paid for employee and eligible dependents if enrolled in the City's medical plan.
Pet Insurance City employees are eligible to purchase pet insurance at a discounted premium rate through MetLife
. Supplemental Health Insurance The City provides supplemental health insurance up to $15,000 per year for eligible participants.
Retirement Health savings Account City provided defined contribution program for IRS-eligible medical expenses upon retirement.
Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays per year and sixteen (16) floating holiday hours per fiscal year. Employees who are assigned by the Police Chief to work shifts receive a 5% Holiday Pay Differential in lieu of paid holidays and eight (8) floating holiday hours per fiscal year.
Alternative Work Schedules Available depending on Department
Life Insurance City provides Life insurance at 1X base salary with a minimum of $50,000 and maximum of $300,000. Additional life insurance may be purchased by employee up to a maximum of $500,000.
Military Leave The City will pay qualified employees any difference between his/her base salary and the amount received in military reserve pay for regularly scheduled annual training that requires the employee to take military leave from his/her regular work week.
Retirement -PERS Your CalPERS Pension formula will be dependent upon your hire date with the City of Elk Grove and/or your status with any Public Retirement System.
- 2.7% at 55 if hired before 8/12/12.
- 2% at 55 if hired after 8/12/12 and a current Classic member of CalPERS.
- 2% at 62 if hired after 1/1/13 and not a Classic member of CalPERS.
Internal applicants will remain in their current retirement formula unless they are moving from a safety to miscellaneous classification.
Short Term/Long Term Disability - The City provides Short-Term Disability coverage @ 66.67% of income, up to a maximum benefit of $2,300 per week and Long-Term Disability coverage @ 66.67% of income, up to a maximum benefit of $15,000 per month.
- The City also provides Paid Family Leave coverage @ 60-70% of weekly earnings up to a maximum of $,1623 per week.
City employees
DO NOT contribute to the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program.
Social Security City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan, therefore, employees do not currently participate in the Social Security program.
Tuition Reimbursement 80% up to $2,000/year for City related Certification programss.
80% up to 3,500/year for Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree
Wellness Program Amazing on-site Wellness Coordinator and multiple fitness and wellness classes such as yoga and pilates available throughout the week!
Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
