Analysts
Victoria Police
Crime Department PAO-3
Commencing salary: $40,060
Reference Numbers: Analyst 221 & 272
(2 positions - State Crime Squads)

Opportunities exist for highly motivated people with analyst skills to work within the crime analysis field.

Duties:
Undertake the collection, evaluation, collation, analysis and controlled dissemination of information in respect of complex investigations/situations. Make high quality recommendations in respect of the analysis of intelligence and statistical data, identification and evaluation of emerging patterns and trends in crime and organised criminal activity. Identify, assess and report on specific targets or target areas. Identify, research and analyse patterns and trends and make recommendations on target selection and criminal activity to supervisors and investigators. Identify anomalies in intelligence gathering and analysis and make appropriate recommendations. Liaise with and develop a good working relationship with potential sources of information from inside and outside the Force in order to obtain assistance in the provision of timely and accurate intelligence. Provide significant input to the development and maintenance of system for the reception, recording, access, dissemination and culling of all information. Prepare regular management reports, develop and maintain computer based intelligence applications and holdings as well as manual information systems to assist the intelligence process.

Special Requirements:
The successful applicant may be required to successfully complete the Senior Criminal Intelligence Analysis Course within 12 months of commencement.

For further information please contact Detective Inspector P. Harvey or Detective Chief Inspector K. Sheridan on (03) 9526 6666. Only applications addressing the key selection criteria will be considered and can be obtained by phoning (03) 9865 2503.

Applications are to be forwarded to the:
Personnel Officer
Crime Department
14/412 St Kilda Road
Melbourne Vic 3004

Closing date Wednesday 4 April 2001