Data Analytics Specialist
City of CharlotteAbout the role
Close Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 12:00 AM
Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police DepartmentSalary: $75,471.00 - $94,339.00 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
The Data Analytics Specialist position will be Responsible for performing general analytics and statistical modeling on existing data sets in various areas of the business (e.g., Market Economics, Supply Chain, Marketing/Advertising, Financial Services, Scientific Research, etc.). Activities include defining data requirements, data collection, processing, cleaning, analysis, modeling and visualization. Examines and identifies data patterns and trends to help answer business questions and improve decision making. Provides inputs for complex Data Science and Big Data Mining projects. Identifies areas to increase efficiency and automation of data analysis processes.This role will include a limited on-call schedule in the future.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Using crime analysis software provided, conduct research to identify patterns and trends; analyze long term patterns and trends using probability studies and complex statistical analyses; develop and test hypotheses; forecast future activity.
Assist in the preparation of patrol action plans by analyzing current trends versus officer deployment and activities.
Actively participate in accountability review sessions, providing analysis and findings in a format that allows for its assessment by command staff.
Prepare a variety of reports such as crime and intelligence bulletins for immediate use within patrol and investigative divisions to support crime reduction efforts.
Develop comprehensive victim and suspect profiles (including vehicles, addresses, associates).
Prepare a variety of mapping (ArcGIS) products, indicating crime/criminal trends and providing analysis and explanations for these trends.
Support problem-solving efforts by utilizing the SARA model to assist in long term crime reduction efforts.
Respond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels of the department, other agencies, the media, and citizens with statistical summaries and reports.
Compile and analyze findings, make interpretations then write comprehensive reports based on data; use these findings to help identify information gaps and future collection requirements.
Attend briefings/meetings within patrol and investigative divisions to collaborate on crime series and trends, wanted suspects, and major cases. Share information gleaned at such meetings as relevant to department personnel for increased awareness, response planning or investigative support.
Attend regional meetings of crime analysis professionals in order to share information on crime patterns, new methodologies, and developing tools.
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, geography, mathematics, or related field
Minimum of three (3) years working experience with analysis/statistical research, preferably in a law enforcement setting
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, geography, mathematics, or related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have strong working knowledge of connecting to data in a variety of SQL Server/Oracle databases using software such as Toad Data Point, MS Access, ArcGIS, and link analysis software to query, analyze and report on findings
Must have knowledge of data warehousing/data marts, ETL processes, GIS, algorithms/statistical methods, and crime analysis techniques to support business processes
Data analysis/research in Criminal Investigative Analysis, Tactical Crime Analysis, Intelligence Analysis.
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to think long-term and strategically
Ability to handle change and be flexible in a dynamic environment
Experience in building collaborative partnerships both internally and externally to enhance and expand delivery of business intelligence services
Ability to identify critical priorities and align analytical efforts
Ability to coach and mentor a diverse group of data analytics and business intelligence professionals
Familiarity with CMPD systems such as KBCOPS, CJ Leads, and CAD
ADA and Other Requirements:
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