Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Note: The Oklahoma City Police Department’s Body Art/Visible Tattoo Policy is available at the following link: https://joinokcpd.com/tattoo-policy. Please ensure you have read the policy, understand the policy, and are willing and able to comply with the policy.

Note: This position is an overage. Funding for this position will be re-evaluated on a fiscal year basis.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Oklahoma City Police Department is looking for an experienced individual who can research a wide-range of topics related to law-enforcement. The position will require the employee to mine data and use statistical evaluations to write high-quality reports. The employee will make recommendations on departmental processes and strategic planning. Experience in computer programming or database management is not necessary. This position will focus on report writing and statistical analysis of data provided to or gathered by the employee.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in several departments and is responsible for gathering complex business data, using statistical methods to analyze data, identifying trends and patterns in datasets and making recommendations, and creating models and presentations of findings. Work is performed on an independent basis, requiring a previous knowledge of development and/or support for commercial and custom applications serving a broad range of business needs. Essential job functions include: Leadership and oversight of various programs dealing with the management and analysis of data; identifying and developing new ways to introduce data into the current system, as well as develop and maintain new systems for monitoring efficiency of work and evaluations. Specific tasks include but are not limited to pulling existing data from multiple databases, analyzing data, and creating annual reports and projected outcomes; Assembling gathered data to present to executive staff for annual reports and evaluations; Working closely with Information Technology to communicate design, alignment, and implementation of technical standards to address appropriate business solutions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and skill in analysis and data management understanding how data relates and is relevant to current business functions and future interfaces.
• Knowledge and skill with software related to programming and data gathering, mining, analysis and presentation using charts, graphs, or tables.
• Skill in accurately performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in data governance ensuring data quality exists throughout the entirety of the data life cycle, monitoring the availability, usability, and consistency of data integrity.
• Skill in research coordination planning activities, such as, identifying problem areas, proposing alternative solutions to those problem areas, developing plan implementation and statistical analysis, and accurate research findings.
• Skill in research analysis inquiring, examining, and revising current facts, to prepare reports.
• Skill in organizing, recording, and working accurately with large quantities of information and data.
• Skill in technical thinking and writing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to recall and retain information.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Graduate level degree with experience in qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience in statistical analysis, evaluation, and interpretation.
• Experience conducting long-term original research utilizing statistical analysis.
• Experience writing reports derived from numerous data sets.
• Experience in editing and formalizing documents for publication.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily indoors, subject to sitting, standing, walking, using a telephone, keyboard, visual display terminal, etc., for extended periods of time.
• Primarily inside in a climate-controlled environment.
• Subject to frequent low-level noise from data processing equipment.
• Occasionally required to work beyond normal working hours or to change working hours when conducting training or systems analysis.
• Occasional local and out-of-town travel.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Arm/hand steadiness enough to demonstrate and operate computing equipment such as calculators, keyboards, and other computer operating devices.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate equipment such as personal computers, audio visual, and other training aids.
• Near vision enough to read, write, develop training materials, and systems documentation, etc.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly by telephone and in person.

OTHER DETAILS

Note: Civilian employees of the Oklahoma City Police Department must successfully complete a comprehensive background check and polygraph test prior to employment.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

Note: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.

Join our team and build a fulfilling career of public service in a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside talented, hardworking, and dedicated coworkers who provide essential services to thousands of residents and visitors every day. As a City of Oklahoma City employee, you will earn competitive pay, have job stability, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference in your community. To learn more about our departments and the services they provide, go to okc.gov.