The City of Woodstock, Georgia is seeking a Crime & Intelligence Analyst/Public Information Officer. This full-time position compiles, analyzes, and reports on criminal trends and related data to command staff, field operations and support services personnel in order to predict and prevent crime. Manages and prepares statistical crime data to report to the GBI via the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Performs professional marketing work, communicates through many types of media, and coordinates information flow to the public on a broad range of police programs, activities, and services that encourage open communication and civic engagement. Participates in overall strategy of communications with Command Staff to ensure that all work being done on behalf of the police department continues to enhance the department’s mission, vision, and core values as set by the Chief of Police.
Job Responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent supplemented with college-level course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field; three (3) years of related work experience including technical experience in law enforcement and/or criminal data collection and analysis, preferably dealing with criminal data in a law enforcement environment and/or analytical experience in a police agency or non-policy agency; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s degree with major courses in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field is preferred. Holding a degree, certificate, and completing a 400-hour practicum (volunteer service internship with a crime or intelligence analysis unit) may substitute for work experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, or other related field.
Licenses or Certifications:
Requires a valid State of Georgia driver’s license. POST/GPSTC Crime Analyst Certification preferred. Requires course completion in a recognized certification program in reference to Crime Analysis and Intelligence. Requires a basic PIO course certification from a reputable institution/program specific to law enforcement. Requires course completion in all related FEMA NIMS (National Incident Management System) courses. Social media certification from a reputable law enforcement program or entity and a Master PIO certification from a reputable law enforcement program, entity, or private partnership is preferred.
Special Requirements:
None.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, manual dexterity, handling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
More information can be found at the City of Woodstock’s website: www.woodstockga.gov.
The City of Woodstock provides a competitive benefits and compensation package to eligible employees including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and employer-paid long-term disability as well as life insurance; an employer-paid pension plan and 457 tax deferred savings plan w/employer match; and discounted gym membership.
Starting Base Pay Rate: $24.60 an hour and based on experience and qualifications.
All interested applicants must submit a completed online application.