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Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Mission of the Quality of Life Division is to proactively address local concerns to create safer, healthier, and more livable neighborhoods through collaborative engagement. Quality of Life Teams, or Q-Teams, are the go-to resource for issues impacting the standard of living in their precinct. These officers are assigned to specific sectors allowing them to build real connections with the community and focus on developing long-term solutions to quality of life issues. From addressing everyday concerns to tackling persistent issues, Q-Teams are committed to making their precincts' neighborhoods a better place to live.

Under the Chief of the Quality of Life Division, the Statistical Analysis Unit will be responsible for the collection, tracking, and statistical analysis of data on current & emerging criminal activities throughout the five boroughs. This unit will interact with the Chief of Department, Chief of Patrol, Chief of Housing, Chief of Crime Control Strategies, and the eight patrol boroughs to provide in-depth intelligence and analysis specifically related to enhanced crime suppression methods and Quality of Life initiatives. Specific tasks for the Analyst may involve:
- Provide analytical and technical assistance to brief the Chief and their staff on a daily basis
- Prepare documentation for the weekly QoLStat meetings
- Prepare and deliver informative, well-organized presentations.
- Represent the Chief of Department at meetings with other police departments and/or governmental agency officials;
- Understand how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately
- Conduct data analysis utilizing the following computer applications: SQL Server, HTML and/or ColdFusion


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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