Tactical Analyst II

Responsibilities Organize, analyze, and distribute intelligence/informational bulletins received from outside agency partners. Determine relevance to operations and campus community. Generate intelligence/informational bulletins for active cases or perceived threats to area of operations and campus community. Actively and independently conduct open‑source investigations on persons of interest and trending topics that may impact the campus. Operate all systems of the Real Time Information System during operational periods related to planned or impromptu events. Support PD response to major events, VIP visits, and disruptions to campus activity. Use available camera systems, site surveys, and reconnaissance techniques to identify, monitor, and predict areas vulnerable to criminal offenses. Receive, process, and analyze all field intelligence cards submitted. Maintain professional relationships with outside agency partners to foster expedient sharing of information. Evaluate and assess gathered information to develop meaningful intelligence assessments free of bias and develop intelligence briefings when assigned. Manage threat mitigation calendar of events and trending topics board. Collect, analyze, and summarize data to project crime trends for detectives and patrol officers. Conduct open‑source intelligence gathering related to active cases, including locating property and identifying suspects, and assist investigators with review of related videos. Review active investigations, identify commonalities, trends, and investigative leads that may be found in previous related investigations. Analyze data to predict appropriate times and locations for targeted enforcement of trending crimes. Create photo line‑ups for active cases. Produce major case briefings or summaries that are professional in appearance. Maintain a positive working relationship with the Dean of Students while facilitating the flow of information between departments. Stay abreast of crime trends with partner agencies and share those trends internally with UTPD. Connect outside agency detectives and investigators with internal counterparts. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, social science, or related field. Five years of experience in research, analysis, and interpretation of law enforcement data or related field. A master’s degree may substitute up to two years of experience. Experience in data analysis, research methods, theory, and statistics, preferably in a law enforcement capacity. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal history check, credit check, and drug test. Must be able to obtain federal security clearances. Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to interpret and explain complex statistical data to a variety of constituencies. Ability to produce reports on demand and in a timely manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain a professional demeanor. Ability to work non‑standard hours as required by the department. Preferred Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of crime and intelligence analysis principles, concepts, methods, and techniques. Hands‑on experience with crime analysis software (GIS, mapping software, DBF, CSV, Excel tables). Database software experience including Crystal Reports, Oracle, SQL and Microsoft applications. Experience with police records management systems (e.g., One Solution RMS). Experience using digital forensic tools such as Cellebrite for mobile device data extraction and analysis. Working Conditions Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). Some severe weather work may be required. May work in extreme temperatures. May work in standard office conditions. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs and ladders. Lifting and moving. Driving required. Schedule 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 8 am–4 pm. Additional hours may be required based on operational needs and special assignments. Compensation $80,000+ depending on qualifications Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr