Summary

This job involves analyzing and visualizing crime data to help predict and prevent future crimes, while managing a key analytics platform for Michigan's law enforcement agencies.

The role sets standards for data handling and ensures all information is accurate and unbiased, supporting police work across the state.

It's a good fit for someone with a background in data analysis who is detail-oriented and committed to fair, inclusive practices in public safety.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any major
Four years of professional experience, including two years at an experienced (P11) level or one year at an advanced (12) level
Strong skills in data analysis and visualization
Experience administering analytics platforms like Tableau
Ability to develop and implement data standards and methodologies
Commitment to bias-free operations and equity/inclusion
Passing pre-employment screening including drug test, criminal history check, and fingerprinting

Full Job Description

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The position serves as the Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC) specialist performing data analysis and data visualization initiatives for the CJIC and setting standards for data analysis and visualization. This position also serves as the lead site administrator for the CJIC Tableau Analytics Platform (CTAP), statistical reports, and other law enforcement information sharing technologies which use crime data to predict and prevent future crimes. This position has a statewide impact and is significant to the department in that it ensures that information provided by the division is timely, accurate, and of high quality. This position researches, develops, and implements important initiatives to produce and sustain valuable data analytics products for the Michigan State Police (MSP) field as well as partnering law enforcement agencies and the public. This position develops division-wide standards on proper data analytics and visualization methodologies and recommends enhancements to data management techniques. It is also responsible for senior-level administrative duties of the CTAP, which is an integral part of the MSP data analytics efforts. This position must function in a bias free manner.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

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Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Additional Information

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.Please attach a cover letter/memo addressed to Ms.

Lisa Goucher, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.

Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.