Title: Crime Analyst, Capital Region Crime Analysis Center Post Date: 06/22/18 Location: Albany, NY Details: The Finn Institute is currently seeking to fill a full-time crime analyst position. The analyst will work on-site at the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center in Albany, NY. The Center is staffed with a team of crime analysts and sworn law enforcement members who support area law enforcement agencies in their efforts to track and reduce Part I Crime. Duties: Perform a variety of research and analytical tasks. Collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques of crime and/or law enforcement intelligence analysis. Perform statistical, spatial, and/or qualitative analyses as needed, making use of standard software packages. Work on assignments that are moderately complex under direct or indirect supervision, where there is latitude for independent action and decision-making. Prepare and deliver reports and presentations of analytic results and may be subpoenaed to testify in court proceedings. Any other relevant duties as assigned by a supervisor. Qualifications: Prerequisites: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Communication with all police ranks as well as local, state, and federal agencies may be necessary. Knowledge of the criminal justice process. Experience with databases, spreadsheets, statistical computing and/or geographic information systems is desired. Understanding of basic social science research methods: concepts and techniques of measurement and analysis, and interpretation of results. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field plus 0-1 year experience in the field of criminology, criminal justice research, or criminal justice policy. Comments: Compensation: Starting salary $44,000 to commensurate with experience. Employer-subsidized health insurance in compliance with the Affordable Care Act, dental insurance, and life insurance. Retirement plan [401(k)]. Nine (9) paid holidays plus seventeen (17) leave days annually. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and an up-to-date resume to Jessica Roy; materials may be sent via e-mail to contact@finninstitute.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to contact@finninstitute.org. The Finn Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Employer: The John F. Finn Institute for Public Safety, Inc. Contact: Jessica Roy 421 New Karner Rd. Ste. 12 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 5184566323 Email: contact@finninstitute.org Website: visit our website...