Police Research Specialist (Dallas Police) (Civil Service)

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The Police Research Specialist accesses and analyzes criminal suspect and offenses information, forecast trends by using microcomputers and related software, and prepares reports, summaries, and studies pertaining to crime.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a criminology, geography, math, management information systems (MIS) or computer science field.

• Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.

• No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.

• No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.

• No family violence convictions.

• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, Class A, or Class B MISDEMEANOR.

• One (1) year of combined experience in:

  • criminal/investigative research in a law enforcement environment AND/OR

  • ESRI/ArcGIS experience which included analyzing statistical data.

• High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• An associate's degree in any field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus three (3) years or the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Knowledge of research and classification principles and techniques. 

• Knowledge of computer software and database.

• Basic understanding of principles, laws and methods of research or classification of police intelligence information.

• Ability identify emerging trends, organize law enforcement operations, and plan crime-prevention strategies.

• Ability to understand the relationship of incidents within an investigation. 

• Ability to relate well to police officers and others. 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.

Dallas Police Department - UCR Unit: 

• Experience writing, reviewing, or editing reports, or analyzing information in a law enforcement environment for offense elements.

• Experience with Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is preferred.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.