Crime Analyst - Military Veterans

Job Description

Join the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) as a Crime Analyst in the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD)

WMATA is seeking a skilled Crime Analyst to support the Metro Transit Police Department, which is responsible for enforcing laws related to crimes occurring on facilities owned or operated by WMATA.

The selected candidate will compile, review, and prepare analytical and statistical reports, with a strong focus on data quality and accuracy. This role involves analyzing crime data using reporting databases and business intelligence tools to identify crime trends. The position requires expertise in Microsoft Office, including Excel for data manipulation, PowerPoint for visual presentations, and Publisher for analytical reporting. Familiarity with the Police Records Management System (PRMS) is essential for querying data and reviewing police reports. Law enforcement experience is a must.

This is a hybrid position, requiring the candidate to work onsite at least three days a week (Monday through Friday).

The MTPD operates within a tristate jurisdiction across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The salary range for this position is $71,986.83 to $108,727.02.

If you're ready to contribute to public safety and make an impact in a dynamic law enforcement environment, apply today to join WMATA's dedicated team!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Police Science, Computer Science, Law Enforcement, or a related field.

Or

• In lieu of Bachelors Degree, an additional four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing data and preparing related reports in a police operations environment or other law enforcement environment may be considered.

Experience

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in compiling and analyzing statistical data and preparing related reports in a police operations or other law enforcement environment.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

SUMMARY

The Crime Analyst collects, categorizes, and analyzes data pertaining to past and current criminal activity, prepares and disseminates reports using various illustrative and statistical methods, and provides timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends relevant to the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD).

Another critical function associated with this position is the of review police reports and summonses in aggregate from the MTPD Police Records Management System, so that coding errors can be remediated in terms of record accuracy.

Analysts assist operational and administrative MTPD personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities and aid in the investigative process by providing timely information that enhances the probability of apprehension of offenders. Analysts prepare reports required by the MTPD, regional law enforcement agencies and WMATA offices, as well as for other agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Crime Analysts have the latitude for independent judgment and actions within the confines of the position.

This position is distinguished from the Senior Crime Analyst, in that the latter is involved in more complex and sensitive MTPD projects. This position involves a variety of professional and technical level duties involved in the organization, maintenance, and presentation of MTPD statistical data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processes all MTPD event reports, citations, warnings, contact cards, use of force forms, traffic violation notices, etc. and ensures the accuracy, storage, analysis, retrieval and classification of criminal and non-criminal events. Maintains files and statistics in compliance with WMATA and legal requirements.
• Enters data into the MTPD PRMS. Ensures that FBI and MTPD offense codes and data are accurately entered. Conducts daily start-up checks for equipment malfunctions and acts as liaison with technical repair personnel. Enters, maintains and manipulates data.
• Performs a staff review function, approving records, ensuring the accuracy of offense and incident reports, citations, warnings and related forms. Monitors the status of reports, ensures that corrections are made and distributes copies to regional and federal law enforcement agencies. Acts as a liaison with regional and federal law enforcement agencies for sharing information, crime data and statistics.
• Provides copies of reports to customers in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and WMATA regulations; and is responsible for the collection, preservation, retrieval, and disposition of MTPD records in accordance with the policies and procedures of WMATA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement and applicable laws.
• Compiles and analyzes complex crime data, and prepares statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and presentations. Analyzes crime data to identify crime hot spots, patterns and trends. Prepares summaries, reports and recommendations based on analysis to help identify where law enforcement resources are most needed and can have the largest impact.
• Maintains and reconciles data in the PRMS associated with Master Indices: Entity, Location, People, Property and Vehicle.
• Performs record expungements in the PRMS as mandated by Court Order.
• Performs functional processes in the PRMS associated with sealing records as mandated by Court Order.
• Performs functional processes in the PRMS associated with securing records as mandated MTPD policy and procedure.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.