Job Description

Salary: $65,553.28 - $90,640.16 Annually

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2024-00067

Department: Police

Division: Police

Opening Date: 02/14/2024

Closing Date: 3/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: CPE

Position Description

In this position you will perform crime analysis and mapping work in support of Minneapolis Police Department crime prevention and investigation activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
•Perform systematic studies of crime and disorder problems (demographic, spatial, temporal factors) by reviewing police incident and arrests.
•Provide concise and detailed activity reports about criminal activities and crime statistics in order to identify and forecast crime patterns and trends.
•Detect and describe tactical, administrative, and strategic links, patterns, and trends in crime.
•Map crime helping to identify where crimes occurs and where 'hot spots' are so that appropriate response is possible and for use by investigators to help focus serial criminal patterns.
•Update maps and correct errors on maps as needed.
•Perform tactical, strategic, operational analysis and enhance crime maps by incorporating information from the CAPRS 'police report system' and other sources to identify patterns and trends of criminal activity in the City within the assigned area.
•Compile and review criminal trend and pattern data to help identify the time, place, and characteristics of involved parties, modus operandi, and other data which can help investigators and help in directing deployment of staff.
•Perform statistical and analytical research involving the use of computer applications, random statistical samplings, correlation, and probability studies, etc., and maintain databases for the purpose of creating analytical reports.
•Communicate with the public, other City employees and outside law enforcement personnel to collect crime information.
•Use electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, statistical applications in support of public safety efforts of the police department.
•Develop and interpret, and distribute statistical reports on crime patterns.
•Produce written documents such as reports and crime analysis bulletins with clearly organized thoughts to disseminate crime statistics, suspect information and Modus Operandi patterns.
•Facilitate the weekly Codefor meeting by providing maps and crime pattern presentations and assisting staff in presenting information.
•Prepare and provide specialized reports on operations and policies as requested.
•Provide training in the use map making software and crime analysis to other MPD staff.
•Lead and assists other staff in the approach and design of analytical review and the use of programs and computer technology to complete projects.

Working Condition: Normal Office.

Required Qualifications


Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Criminal Justice or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:
Two years of relevant closely related experience.

Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Desired Qualifications:
Applied knowledge of Tableau and Smartsheet
GIS Mapping

Supplemental Questions:
We encourage you to prepare your responses to the supplemental questions in advance. Some questions require response by text field, limited to 300 characters.

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check:
The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing:
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation:
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:

Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three months after it has been established.

Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Mathematical aptitude, functional reasoning, and expertise in data collection, data manipulation, statistics, theory, and research.
•Knowledge of crime pattern analysis techniques, including statistical, geospatial, victim-o-logical, and epidemiological research principles and practice.
•Ability to suggest alternative solutions to crime analysis problems.
•Knowledge of Statistical program languages; and date processing methods, procedures, and equipment
•Ability to work under urgent demands, priorities, and varied requests to meet frequent deadlines from police, elected officials, and community members.
•Ability to explain complex ideas and criminological aspects of behavior clearly, to many different types of individuals.
•Knowledge of modern office software and GIS mapping software.
•Knowledge of crime nomenclature, terminology, and police and criminal vernacular.
•Good knowledge of Police Operations in order to assist other MPD Staff with analytical projects.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the

New 12 weeks of paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.

01


How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter
• City of Minneapolis website
• City of Minneapolis employee
• City of Minneapolis job interest card
• City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Diversityjobs.com website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• Indeed.com website
• Minnesotajobs.com website
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website
• Other website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Other social media site
• Newspaper
• Other media
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job Fair
• Professional association
• Site Visit
• Other

02


Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03


Please indicate below the highest level of education that you have completed.

• None
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

04


How many years of experience do you have performing the job duties and responsibilities outlined in the job announcement?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years, but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years, but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 year or more of experience

05


Please rate your skill level with GIS?

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06


Please rate your skill level relative to Tableau.

• No Experience
• Beginner (simple data visualization)
• Intermediate (reporting)
• Advanced (joining different data sets and programming)

07


Please rate your skill level relative to Smartsheet.

• No experience
• Beginner (Foundational understanding of formulas, reporting, cell linking, notifications)
• Intermediate (complex formulas, multiple reports, customized forms, dashboards)
• Advanced (use project sheets to manage full scope of a project, incorporate collaborative tools to communicate requests issues, risk, progress)

08


Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Somali
• Hmong
• Laotian
• Amharic
• Oromo
• Vietnamese
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• None of the above

09


This position will require an extensive Minneapolis Police Department background check. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime will not be considered, including any prior thefts or other criminal convictions related to dishonesty. Will you be able to pass this background check?

• Yes
• No

10


Please describe your experience working with any advanced data querying/analysis software such as IBM COGNOS, SPSS, SAS, or STATA. (Your response must specify the software you have utilized, the scope of projects in which you are able to demonstrate use of particular software, and your role in completing the project.

11


Please describe your experience working with any advanced data querying/analysis software such as IBM COGNOS, SPSS, SAS, or STATA.

Required Question

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