The Billings Police Departments is seeking a Crime Analyst II to collect, analyze, and disseminate statistics and information regarding criminal activity; and assist in establishing patterns and trends to determine the most effective use of Police Department resources. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provides information, statistics and reports to police commanders, city administration and city council for decision-making purposes. - Presents analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums. - Participates and provides information to police and city committees. - Responds to ad hoc requests from the Chief of Police and Police Commanders for meetings and briefings. - Responds to ad hoc requests for data and reports from all levels and units of the department. - Provides input and direction for command staff related to the use of analytical products for intelligence-led policing and informed decision-making. - Prepares and presents complex and detailed statistical/analytical and research reports/information. - Drafts correspondence and presentation materials. Presents research summations and converts findings to practical applications. - Aids in guiding the department on how crime analysis products should be used to combat crime and disorder problems in the city. - Provides statistical and other crime-related information to the public, other law enforcement agencies, city departments and the crime prevention and volunteer program. - Initiates and disseminates crime analysis reports and bulletins. - Develops and provides special crime analysis reports. - Provides crime statistics to educational institutions in response to Clery requests. - Completes photo lineups at the request of officers and detectives using the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office mug shot database. - Prepares a variety of mapping (GIS) products, both static and interactive, including those that are the product of geospatial analysis. - Develops and produces crime maps using GIS applications and conducts spatial analysis of crime data, such as identifying current crime series and hot spots. - Creates interactive web applications, maps and dashboards for police personnel to use in analyzing crime trends, track specific crimes and allocate resources. - Researches and analyzes complex law enforcement data; forecast trends to aid in staffing and deployment of police personnel. - Responsible for the procedures and techniques related to computerized mapping and analysis for the police department. - Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications/Skills: - Certificate in Geographical Information Systems (or similar program, i.e. Geospatial Technology). - Experience using GIS mapping software and products, preferably Esrl's ArcGIS. - Knowledge of statistical and crime analysis methods. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Access, Excel and Power Point - Effective written and oral presentation skills. - Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, and a Federal and State criminal history background check. - Ability to collect, conceptualize, interprets and prepares police data and to utilize this data to evaluate police deployment, responses and problem-solving efforts. Work Schedule: Days and hours of work to be determined. Wage: $23.8158 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 of a 7-step pay scale. Equal Opportunity Employer.