Research Analyst- Bureau of Internal Oversight

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About the Position

The Research Analyst supports the efforts of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office by collecting and analyzing data, including patrol and detention data, to identify trends and make recommendations for proactive data-driven decisions.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Two (2) years of professional analytical experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Master's degree in Statistics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or other closely related field.
• Experience with Criminal Justice data and program evaluation.
• Experience with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Four (4) years of experience with data analytics, quality assurance, data analysis and/or any other type of closely related work experience.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Three weeks of vacation PTO accrual your first year (rollover!)
• Two weeks of Sick time PTO accrual your first year (rollover!)
• Pension: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid Parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to free County gyms
• Employee Discounts
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Interprets MCSO data and analyzes results using appropriate statistical techniques.
• Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends in complex data sets.
• Communicates analysis in a comprehensive and "non-technical" manner.
• Assists MCSO, and other criminal justice agencies in sharing appropriate information to support making criminal justice system decisions.
• Recommends and implements evidence-based practices to assist patrol and detention functions.
• Makes policy recommendations to command staff based on data analysis.
• Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly, and annual reports as needed.
• Assesses the reporting and data needs of MCSO and other criminal justice partners.
• Develops specifications for standard and ad-hoc JMS reporting.
• Participates in committees and workgroups.
• Identifies necessary data capture points of various inmate programs to assess a programs outcome as related to recidivism and desired successes.
• Supports the evaluation process of inmate programs by providing detailed analysis.
• Assists with identifying inmate programs that can be interlinked to allow more structured curricula for inmates in custody, thus enhancing their ability to rejoin the community with higher success rates and positive contributions.
• Attends meetings or presentations to further the collection and analysis of data.
• Represents the Office or unit by traveling as needed.
• Participates with the analytical team and contributes toward common projects within MCSO.
• Manages data from the jails to correlate incoming new data with data already stored.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and correlates information from multiple sources to develop new links between individual inmates or groups of inmates involved in jail programs to distinguish patterns/trends.
• Creates and prepares various documents (e.g., memos, official letters, bulletins) to disseminate information or statistics for the Office, other requesting law enforcement agencies, or County departments.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs primarily indoors in an administrative setting with occasional entry to jail facilities around inmates. Tasksrequire managingcomplicated tasks under time pressures with a high degree of accuracy and concentration. Position requires teamwork, ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

Work environment

• Indoors
• Frequently in bright lighting
• Rarely outdoors or in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Conditions may rarely include chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust, wet/damp, confined area, stairs or ladders, dim lighting, exposure to contagious diseases

Physical environment

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
• Lifting floor to waist ten (10) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder of ten (10) pounds
• Carrying a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 50 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 50 feet

Social environment

• Time pressures
• Accuracy, concentration/vigilance
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks
• Teamwork
• Working in close physical proximity with others
• Frequently handling unscheduled tasks, changing tasks, high volume of work, interruptions, decision making
• Conditions may rarely include working in isolation, emergencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• The principles of statistical analysis and data analytics.
• Reporting and data management.
• Statistical analysis software programs.
• Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Skill in

• Performing complex analysis, research, and problem-solving.
• Executing tasks with extreme detail using a high level of organization.
• Comprehending and communicating complex and technical information.
• Set priorities and meet goals.

Ability to

• Establish and maintain successful working relationships with all levels of employees and other organizations.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written format to meet the needs of the audience.
• Act independently and use sound judgement on a regular basis.
• Maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive law enforcement related information.
• Clearly present findings and make oral presentations to all levels.
• Provide work direction, in a supervisory, lead, or advisory capacity to others.

Selection Procedure

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted into a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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