Class Title:	CRIMINAL INFORMATION TECHNICIAN (D)
Class Code:	37534
Salary:	$18.86 - $25.92 Hourly $1,509.02 - $2,073.81 Biweekly $3,269.53 - $4,493.25 Monthly $39,234.42 - $53,919.01 Annually

Description  Benefits
Under direction, to perform technical work involved with assisting law enforcement staff in the analysis of suspected or documented criminal activity; to collect, compile, and prepare statistical data; and to do other work as required. Positions in this class are assigned to the Sheriff's Department. The class is characterized by its responsibility for assisting departmental personnel by independently evaluating and analyzing crime reports and other information using various illustrative and statistical methods.
Examples Of Essential Duties:
• Analyzes and evaluates criminal intelligence information collected by Sheriff's Department personnel; integrates information from many sources using various illustrative methods including charts, diagrams, and maps; prepares a variety of reports, graphs, charts, and maps related to criminal activities and organized criminal groups. • Researches crime reports and related evidence through analysis procedures to disclose patterns, trends, or evidence of criminal activity; prepares Visual Investigative Analysis (VIA) charts for crimes including, but not limited to, homicides, robberies, and arson investigations. • Completes link analysis charts to illustrate the relationship of events and persons suspected of organized criminal activity and other conspiracies. • Develops charts resulting from telephone toll analysis showing contacts between persons suspected of bookmaking, drug trafficking and other illegal activities. • Determines the type of analysis to be utilized based on the information received; consults with departmental personnel to obtain additional information as needed. • Presents analytical findings to departmental personnel; may testify in court. • Participates in meetings with departmental personnel and other law enforcement agencies to exchange and develop intelligence information. • May visit crime scenes. • Collects, compiles, and prepares data for a variety of statistical reports and publications; prepares correspondence as needed.
Recruiting Guidelines:
OPTION I Experience: Three years of experience in a governmental law enforcement agency, which included working with software packages such as word processing, statistical packages, or graphics programs. OPTION II Education: Completion of 18 semester or 24 quarter units in Criminal Justice coursework AND 3 semester or 4 quarter units in statistics from a recognized college. AND Experience: One year of computer experience which included working with software packages such as word processing, statistical packages, or graphics programs. Knowledge of: Techniques of evaluating information obtained from a variety of sources; the methods of collecting statistical data; effective methods to present statistical information in publications. Ability to: Evaluate and organize a variety of intelligence information; recognize patterns or trends of criminal activity; interpret the significance of various types of criminal analysis; prepare clear, concise, illustrative, and written reports; present conclusions to others in a clear and understandable manner; make independent judgments and function with a minimum of supervision; use discretion in distributing and disclosing sensitive information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for some positions in this class.
Pre-Employment:
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period:
As an Approved Local Merit System, the County of Riverside requires all new regular or seasonal employees to serve an initial probationary period, the duration of which is indicated in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.