Position: Police Intelligence Analyst

FLSA Classification: Full Time - Hourly

Starting Pay: Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Local 238, Affiliated with I.B.T., Pay grade Clerical

$20.08 – 26.58/hour

Application Process: All applicants must submit the following:

1. City of Marshalltown Employment Application. Applications can be found at www.marshalltown-ia.gov under Employment Opportunities.

2. Position will remain open until filled.

3. Applications should be submitted by email to hr@marshalltown-ia.gov or dropped off at City Hall, 24 N Center Street.

Closing Date: Open until filled, first review of applications will be Thursday, August 7, 2025.

General Statement of Duties

Maintains Police Department records regarding crimes and arrests within the City, conducts a variety of crime and statistical analysis; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is difficult administrative, clerical, and technical work involving the management of the record-keeping activities of the City’s Police Department. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Police Lieutenant, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. The nature of the work requires an employee in this class to work directly and closely with Police Officers, supervisory police personnel and the general public on a regular and recurring basis. Because an employee in this class is located in an environment associated with law enforcement, public safety, frequent public contact, and high volume production, the work may be performed under considerable stress.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Provides records dissemination to appropriate agencies according to private acts and open records law, involves separating, copying, and sending reports to persons or agencies as appropriate (reports to the Court, County Attorney, Juvenile and Adult Probation);

• Validates, reviews, and corrects crime and arrest data and sends to the FBI/DCI;

• Enters crime and arrest data into the in-house computer system;

• Types arrest data onto and maintains fingerprint files;

• Tracks court orders;

• Handles and processes public requests for information;

• Oversees, plans, organizes and manages crime analysis within the department.

• Performs strategic intelligence analysis work to foster intelligence-led policing.

• Develops, administers and implements a wide variety of activities related to the activities of crime analysis.

• Creates and manages intelligence databases, including input, processing, and output procedures, in an automated data processing or computer environment.

• Collaborates with Police Command Staff to navigate crime suppression efforts through tactical, intelligence, strategic, and administrative analysis by producing documentation, reports, and maps and makes recommendations based on findings.

• Prepares comprehensive written reports, graphs, charts (e.g. link analysis, communication analysis, event flow, timelines), tables, maps and other illustrative devices and visual presentation for dissemination.

• Attends and participates in intelligence, investigative and law enforcement information sharing meetings and conferences.

• Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and department policies and procedures in the collection of criminal intelligence and data.

• Researches, makes recommendations, and implements industry best practices.

• Performs complex statistical and analytical research; random statistical samplings, correlation and regression analysis; and compiles needed reports on the results.

• Provides crime analysis training to police and other department personnel.

• Locates, retrieves, and processes information within assigned functional areas.

• Monitors available sources of media and intelligence sources to timely identify incidents and patterns.

• Performs the retrieval and analysis of various crime, calls for service, arrest and other data generated throughout the department.

• Collects data and information from a variety of sources to create usable and actionable intelligence information.

• Manages information sharing and collaboration network amongst the department and other public or private sector partners.

• Communicates with department divisions, outside agencies, community leaders and partners to exchange information and assist in coordinating enforcement efforts.

• Integrates information from crime analysts and police personnel into a presentation for Command Staff and unit supervisors.

• Develops statistical data resources to assist in proactive and targeted investigations; preventative enforcement and education; and identification of patterns, trends, criminal organizations, and known and repeat offenders.

• Oversees and performs special projects as assigned.

• Assists with routine administrative duties as required.

• Work closely with City Information Technology personnel.

• May present testimony at preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings and trials regarding investigations conducted by the Department.

• Conducts cell phone forensics processes, acquisitions, extractions and examinations of digital evidence; creates forensics images. Creates working copies of evidence for case agents; maintains evidentiary chain of custody and property and property controls; sterilizes storage media; extracts mobile device data; conducts examinations of computer images and mobile device extractions; assists with analytics of all sources of digital evidence; produces reports; testifies in court cases.

• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized;

• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment, including the use of standard office machines and equipment;

• Thorough knowledge of computer software applications used within the Police Department for record-keeping purposes;

• Thorough knowledge of record-keeping procedures and practices;

• Thorough knowledge of police forms, terminology, and records;

• Thorough knowledge of Police Department functions, procedures, policies, and organization;

• Thorough proficiency in research, data/statistical analysis methods and techniques;

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal police record-keeping and reporting requirements;

• Thorough knowledge of business arithmetic, statistics, and English composition and spelling;

• Skill in the original composition, editing, proofreading, and final preparation of written materials;

• Skill in the assembly of numerical data and production of statistical reports;

• Ability to coordinate work with others;

• Ability to type and enter data into a computer at a reasonable rate of speed;

• Ability to handle a wide variety and high volume of complex clerical and administrative support tasks concurrently while under the pressure of fixed time deadlines;

• Ability to perform work with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail;

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Ability to independently solve problems within assigned areas of responsibility;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, supervisory personnel, and the general public, often under difficult and emotional circumstances;

• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally, and in writing;

• Ability to handle confidential employee and administrative information with tact and discretion;

• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;

• Ability to communicate in English.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation with a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in criminology, law enforcement or closely related field with two years as a crime intelligence analyst, criminal investigator or closely related field, OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college university with five (5) years of professional experience as a crime intelligence analyst, criminal investigator, or a closely related field, OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

• NCIC certification in the state of Iowa within three months of employment;

• Working knowledge in geographical information systems (GIS), mapping applications, computer aided dispatch (CAD), record management systems (RMS) and law enforcement exposure preferred

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate well with supervisory personnel, Police Officers, other City employees and the general public, both in person, and by telephone;

• Sufficient vision, with or without correction, which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of written and electronic materials;

• Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard, to make handwritten notations and handle a large volume of reports and files;

• Sufficient personal mobility which permits the employee to handle the filing and retrieval of a large volume of records and materials.

Essential Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

City of Marshalltown Benefits & Retirement Information

Insurance

Employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for group health coverage on the first day of the month immediately following start date of employment

Medical/Dental

• Health Partners

• $20 Office visit co-pay; $500 single/$1,000 family deductible; $1250 single/$2500 out of pocket maximum

• Major medical 90%/10% co-insurance if PPO providers are utilized

• Annual wellness/preventive benefits paid at 100% for eligible routine physicals, vision exams, etc.

• Prescription drug plan coverage along with mail order prescription drug service available for maintenance medications in a 90-day supply for the cost of $60 per 90-day prescription for brand name and $30 per 90-day prescription for generic.

• Dental plan covers preventive check up at 100%, along with 80% coverage for basic services (fillings, root canals) and 50% coverage for major services (bridges, crowns). $1,500 annual benefit maximum per plan member and $1,500 orthodontia lifetime benefit per plan member.

Voluntary Avesis Vision Plan

• Annual allowance for contact lenses or frames and lenses; Discounts for Lasik Surgery

Life Insurance

• Employee Life insurance and AD&D of one time the employee’s annual salary paid at 100% by the City.

• Supplemental term life insurance may be purchased for the employee up to $300,000.

• Life coverage may be purchased for spouse up to $150,000, and for eligible dependent children ($2,000, $5,000 or $10,000).

Long Term Disability Insurance

• 180 day waiting period for benefits begin); Benefit is 60% of base salary with a maximum of $3,000/month

Flexible Benefit Plan

• Medical and/or Dependent care spending accounts may be established that allow an employee to set aside a portion of earnings to pay for unreimbursed medical care and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Employee Assistance Program

• Available at no cost to the employee and family members to provide short-term counseling, referral services, and resources to assist with personal issues.

Vacation

3 days at hire, 1 week after 1 year, 2 wks after 2 yrs, 3 wks after 5 yrs, 4 wks after 12 yrs

Paid Holidays & Personal Days

9 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and 2 personal days.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned from the first pay period of employment. A full-time employee will earn four hours per each two-week pay period, to a maximum accumulation of 1,040 hours.

Retirement plan

Employees in this classification of employment are required by state law to contribute to the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS).

Deferred Compensation and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) (Policy 3.14)

Deferred compensation (Section 457 of the IRS code) is a method to enable public employees to defer federal and state income taxes on a portion of their savings. Taxes are paid on the savings and earnings when withdrawn, usually during retirement, when the employee is presumably in a lower tax bracket. ICMA (International City/County Management Association) administers the City’s deferred compensation plans and both traditional and Roth IRAs. These plans are available for regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 520 hours per year. Employees may elect to contribute to these plans through payroll deductions.