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The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is currently seeking to fill a full- time crime analyst position. The analyst will work on-site at New York State's NYC Crime Analysis Center in New York, NY (Manhattan), under a staffing contract with The Finn Institute. The Center is staffed with a team of crime analysts and sworn law enforcement members who support area law enforcement agencies in their efforts to track and reduce Part I Crime.

Duties:

• Perform a variety of research and analytical tasks.
• Collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques of crime and/or law enforcement intelligence analysis.
• Perform statistical, spatial, and/or qualitative analyses as needed, making use of standard software packages.
• Work on assignments that are moderately complex under direct or indirect supervision, where there is latitude for independent action and decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations of analytic results and may be subpoenaed to testify in court proceedings.
• Provide crime analysis and criminal intelligence support to law enforcement as they respond to, investigate, and otherwise address criminal activity.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Flexibility to work evening/weekend shifts may be required.

Prerequisites:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Communication with all police ranks as well as local, state, and federal agencies may be necessary.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice process.
• Understanding of basic social science research methods: concepts and techniques of measurement and analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, statistical computing, and/or geographic information systems is desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field plus 0-1 year experience in the field of criminology, criminal justice research, or criminal justice policy.

Compensation:

• Starting salary $63,108.10
• Employer-subsidized health insurance in compliance with the Affordable Care Act, dental insurance, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan [401(k)].
• Twelve (12) paid holidays plus seventeen (17) leave days annually.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest and an up-to-date resume to Hiring Manager; materials may be sent via e-mail to contact@finninstitute.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to contact@finninstitute.org.

*The Finn Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer* Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,108.10 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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