Application Period: This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close at any time without notice.

All appointments to this position are subject to the successful completion of an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Rialto Police Department.

To perform sub-professional technical and administrative support of data processing, researching and analyzing crime data.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Crime Analyst.ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Review and analyze data gathered from police department records.

2. Compile statistics for use by department divisions and outside agencies; verify accuracy of information; distribute as appropriate.

3. Assist in analyzing patterns of criminal activity in the Rialto area; retrieve data; generate reports.

4. Distribute information and memoranda to department staff and outside agencies; publish and circulate information concerning known offenders to other police departments and law enforcement agencies.

5. Enter and retrieve criminal activity data from computerized law enforcement information systems.

6. Prepare/assist in the preparation of fliers, weekly bulletins and statistical reports.

7. Maintain files and records; delete or store old, obsolete or duplicate documents and records according to department policy.

8. Respond to general citizen inquiries for statistical information, at the direction of the supervisor.

9. Participate in conducting surveys and studies by gathering, compiling, tabulating and reporting data.

10. Serve as staff on assigned committees.

11. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Minimum requirements as a condition of hire:

Experience: Three years of experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in a municipal organization.

Training: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college level courses in business or public administration, crime analysis certification, or related coursework in statistics. Ability to obtain California Crime & Intelligence Analyst (CCIA) certification (DOJ recognized) prior to the completion of probationary period.Knowledge of:
Automated law enforcement computer information systems.
Research and analytical techniques of entering and retrieving data.
Data compilation and evaluation.
GIS (Geographical Information System)
Data compilation and evaluation.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Terminology and activities of a modern law enforcement agency.
Proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Mathematical principles.
Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet application.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws and codes.

Ability to:

Perform technical duties in support of crime analysis data collection and analysis.
Code and verify data.
Create various documents and data presentations.
Compile and summarize data in assigned program area.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.

Application Procedure:
A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department. 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820-2540.

Selection Process:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility:
Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. For more information, please see the City's Veteran's Preference Policy.

E-Verify:
The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.