UCR/NIBRS Program Manager

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Crime Commission - Agency 78

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.140

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017372 UCR/NIBRS Program Manager (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

07-01-2025

Job Description:

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is a federal initiative facilitated by the FBI. which provides essential and reliable crime statistics that serve various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, researchers, media, and the general public. The individual in this role will act as Nebraska's primary contact for UCR/NIBRS, collaborating closely with law enforcement agencies, professional partners, and the FBI. This position entails performing technical and professional tasks, including data collection, law enforcement training, auditing, statistical compilation, data entry, reporting, and analysis related to the UCR/NIBRS program.

This position is also responsible for producing the annual "Crime in Nebraska" reports and facilitating the transfer or data from law enforcement agencies to the NIBRS Repository, while ensuring timely exchanges or NIBRS data with the FBI CJIS Division. In addition, this position establishes auditing guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance for submitting law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, oversight of the Crime Insight data repository includes managing Nebraska law enforcement agency users, addressing reported issues, and serving as the primary contact for users. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. This position is expected to demonstrate significant initiative and independence in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties: Ensure the Nebraska Uniform Crime Reporting program complies the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division National Incident-Based Reporting standards and protocols, as well as the State-Specific Incident-Based Reporting mandates/requirements Initiated by legislation or executive directives. Established audit procedure/schedule and measure Law Enforcement Agency adherence to data collection projects. Conduct Training for Law Enforcement personnel on data collection standards federal and state data elements necessary for reporting Uniform Crime Reporting to the FBI CJIS. Produce Crime in Nebraska Annual reports. Facilitate the data exchange from Law Enforcement Agencies into the NIBRS Repository and Initiate scheduled data exchange of NIBRS data to the FBI CJIS Division. Establish guidelines and collect data about crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Oversee the Crime Insight data repository, including management of Nebraska LEA users of the site and the data they report, diagnosing and troubleshooting of Issues reported by site users, and acting as the main point of contact for users of the site. Other duties as assigned with the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in program evaluation, financial analysis and research techniques, AND experience performing or leading others in program and technical support, research or statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications: Post Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, statistics, mathematics, social sciences, or a related field. Experience and knowledge of UCR and NIBRS policies, practices, and applications. 

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Principles and techniques of data collection and auditi