Job Description

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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu . 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Perform professional level technical and analytical support in the daily operations of the University of Cincinnati Police Division. Assist all Division personnel in a timely manner in the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of the data collected including, but not limited to, crime, arrests, calls for service, and traffic data.

Essential Functions

• Analyze data from various sources and makes detailed analyses to determine specific crime patterns. Assist the Police Division’s staff in selecting and accessing computerized information through the Regional Computer Center that will aid them in their replies to citizens' questions and complaints. Identify and report statistical data related to officer performance. Work with Command Staff to identify, analyze and assess critical problem-solving projects.
• Design computerized reports for Division use from data generated by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in the Communications Section. Provide requested information and assists media personnel through the Public Information Office with the requested information.
• Confer with Division and surrounding law enforcement personnel to gather and exchange information for analysis and presentation. Assist Division members in problem solving using available data. Provide technical level administrative crime analysis assistance to Command Staff. Provide analysis of crime, arrests and calls for service in support of Police Division mission and goals. Collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of special topics. Compile reports and generate maps.
• Administer the Crime Analysis Software system and serve as the prmary liaison with the third-party system vendor.
• Maintain the continual development, creation and maintenance of automated administrative processes, including police inspections, police contact cards, police & administrative documents, daily police lineups, and the problem-solving tracking system.
• Prepare and present crime analysis data and related information in meetings with staff, student government, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders as assigned.
• Maintain the continual development and creation of the risk assessment desktop application for on-campus events that allows users to create a comprehensive list of needs based on event characteristics.
• Maintain the continual development and automation of several processes including emails for dispositioning early warning system documents for department human resources, daily emails detailing the City of Cincinnati Police Department crime reports in the university area and emails to university stakeholders detailing reported incidents related to mental health.
• Prepare written materials to communicate Division activities and programs for internal and external distribution. Act as a resource to persons, including citizens with inquiries about Division statistics, activities and services.
• Compile, calculate, maintain, and review Division monthly executive information summary.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Computer Science, Police Science, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Information Management, or related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain certification to gain access to NCIC, LEADS, and RCIC (national, state, and regional crime systems).
• Must pass background investigation and no criminal record. 
• Must have a current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.

Required Experience

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in law enforcement including one (1) year of experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Knowledge of and experience with the following: MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Python, R, Bash, Powershell, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, ARCPRO database administration and scripting for automation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 80,000

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at 

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: 

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at  jobs@uc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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