City of Coquitlam Looking for Crime Analyst Full Time

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

The Crime Analyst is a specialized position involving data collection and research, as well as the application of analytical techniques to develop intelligence reports in support of criminal investigations and crime reduction strategies. We are looking for experienced Crime Analysts to provide operational support on a short-notice call-out basis on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include:
Researching, compiling, evaluating and analyzing investigative and intelligence data from a variety of sources

Developing intelligence products such as association charts, maps, timelines and profile packages

Preparing reports and recommendations based upon analysis

Effectively communicating analytical results with the investigative team

Maintaining working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts

Requirements include the completion of a university degree in sociology, criminology, economics, or another discipline related to the work. Preferred candidates will possess work experience in research and crime analysis, excellent verbal and written communications skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and will be proficient in MS Office applications, as well as other software related to crime analysis, including iBase, i2 Analyst Notebook, and ArcGIS.

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The City offers an hourly rate of $41.98 to $49.61 per hour plus 12 % in lieu of benefits.

Important information:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an RCMP top secret security clearance during their course of employment.

Shortlisted applicants are expected to have successfully completed the RCMP Criminal Intelligence entry exam in order to proceed to the interview stage. These applicants will not be required to re-test.

Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends on short notice.

Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 8, 2023.