Management Analyst-Police | City of Fairfax

Management Analyst-Police
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 23-103
Salary: $57,677 - $74,900
Closing Date: October 30, 2023

Description

Under the supervision of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and in collaboration with background investigators, detectives, and training staff, this role focuses on organizing, analyzing, and managing data to support the department's operational and management goals. The analyst is primarily responsible for overseeing the department's hiring and exit processes.

Examples Of Duties

• Manage and streamline the hiring process, including applicant screening, testing, fingerprinting, evaluations, and interview tracking.
• Compile and maintain statistical data related to police hiring at both internal and Northern Virginia regional levels. Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements for the hiring process.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources to ensure all hiring activities are documented and completed accurately.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring the return of equipment and uniforms, and manage related system updates.
• Serve as the system administrator for departmental software, including scheduling tools and applications such as First Due and Flock cameras.
• Uphold compliance standards for hiring, EEO practices, and HR procedures.
• Act as a liaison between the Police Department and Human Resources, as well as other city stakeholders.
• Adhere to Library of Virginia retention schedules regarding hiring and resignations.
• Generate reports from the department’s Administrative Investigations management system as required by leadership and for overall compliance.
• Oversee software systems that bolster the department's mission, analyze findings, and communicate with vendors to implement improvements.
• Produce reports on police-citizen interactions, use-of-force incidents, citizen complaints, and identify training needs.
• Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to ensure consistent internal training and monitor employee progress, suggesting interventions as needed.
• Stay informed about industry best practices regarding hiring and police services.
• Execute additional duties as delegated.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• US Citizenship or employment eligibility.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from a two or four-year college/university in a related field or equivalent documented experience.
• Successful background investigation completion.
• Proficiency in creating presentations, documents, and data tables.
• Advanced computer and software application skills.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of department software systems, statistical reporting, and analytical techniques.
• Proficiency in computer hardware, software functionalities, and departmental policies.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and manage records efficiently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to follow complex instructions.
• Professional and courteous engagement with team members and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement information.

Additional Desirable Qualification:

• Ability to present statistical data effectively.
• Proficiency in city and department-specific administrative software systems.
• Completion of a 4-year degree or higher.