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'OF SANTA Alta CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES ANALYST DEFINITION Under direction, performs technical, analytical work in the co~pilation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data relating to crime, law enforcement, probation or the administration of cr{m~nal Justice. EXAMPLES 9F DUTIES Compiles, edits, analyzes, interprets and evaluates data from various sources to dis- close patterns, trends or evidence of criminal activity; determines credibility, per- tinence and reliability of information; utilizes sophisticated analytical techniques such as link analysis, association matrix and charting; organizes diverse criminal ~ntelli§ence information from many sources into a logical, meaningful sequence, prepares comprehensive, concise reports s--~arizing findings and containing conclusions and recommendations based on conditions and trends indicated bY the data; provides tactical and strategic information to law enforcement agencies; develops and perfects procedures for reporting crimes, arrests, court actions and related information; interfaces with local, county, state, and federal Jurisdictions in rnmtters per~aining to the collection, classification, analysis, and reporting of data~ participates in meetings and seminars to inform local and other law enforcement agencies of activities; assists in maintain- ing security of confided=iai files; may occasionally testify in court; may assist in preparation of training manuals; performs related duties .as required. DISTINGUISHING .FEATURES OF, THE 9LASS, A person in this class must be able to establish a rapport and effective working relationship with sworn law enforcement officers. This person must analyze voluminous data, arrive at valid conclusions and condense this information into summarized reports. RECOM/~ENDED MINIMUM qUALIfiCATIONS ~-Graduatton from an accredited four-year college or universtty~tth major course work .n police science, criminal justice, crime research or a related field and one year of ~xperience in law enforcement which includes assignments in compiling and interpreting ~tatistical data, participating in research projects and conducting intelligence ,nalysis o__rany equivalent combination of exRerience and education which provides the following knowledge, skills and ability. Knowledge of: sources of intelligence information; techniques of data evaluation and analysis. Ability to: draw sound conclusions from minimal information; recognize patterns and trends of criminal activity; prepare comprehensive~ concise reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing.