Implements key initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Police Commissioner including identifying process and policy reforms needed to enhance effectiveness or efficiency. Coordinates with other divisions and bureaus to ensure that the goals set forth in the Police Commissioner’s strategic vision for the Department are being implemented. Maintains framework for COMSTAT, the department’s accountability program for its Command Staff. Manages a group of professionals engaged in diverse a... more details
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 06/03/2024
CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE: $84,442.00 - $145,164.00 Annually
CLASS OVERVIEW
The Deputy Director of the Data Driven Strategies Division (DDSD) will assist with the overall management and delivery of analytical and intelligence support functions that directly impact the productivity, efficiency, and delivery of policing services by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD). The primary goal of the DDSD is to help BPD become a more efficient and effective organization by embedding evidence-based policing and management principles into the decision-making process. Accomplishing this goal is an evolving process that requires executive support and buy-in along with continuous reinforcement and socialization among command staff and supervisors.
The Deputy Director will support the Managing Director by working with the executive leadership team in facilitating various research projects, to include crime analysis, deployment strategies, and other data driven approaches to determine the most effective ways to deploy resources to prevent, reduce, and deter crime. The Deputy Director leverages the use of analytic tools, technology, best practices, and partnerships with other local, state, and federal resources to maximize the impact of enforcement and crime suppression strategies.
The Deputy Director will assist the Managing Director with oversight of the day-to-day work of the Division. In addition, this position will help envision the future and capabilities of DDSD to build on the great work already being done. The Deputy Director will assist with the management of the Crime Analytics Unit, the Watch Center, as well as the CompStat program, which ensures Command Staff are being held accountable for directives given by the executive leadership of the Department.
The Deputy Director also reviews, evaluates, and maintains department performance management indicators and metrics to provide critical analysis and recommendations.
Supervised by: Deputy Chief, Data Driven Strategies Division
Interacts with:
- Mayor’s Office of Performance and Innovation
- Federal and State law enforcement agencies’ crime analysis functions (BJA, FBI, MCIN)
- BPD Executive Leadership Team, to include the Police Commissioner
- BPD Command Staff
- International associations for policing and crime analytics (IACP, IACA, MCCA, PERF)
Individuals supervised: Directly supervises or oversees all research analyst members of the Crime Analytics Unit, COMSTAT support personnel, Watch Center, Baltimore Community Intelligence Centers (embedded in police districts).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements key initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Police Commissioner including identifying process and policy reforms needed to enhance effectiveness or efficiency.
- Coordinates with other divisions and bureaus to ensure that the goals set forth in the Police Commissioner’s strategic vision for the Department are being implemented.
- Maintains framework for COMSTAT, the department’s accountability program for its Command Staff
- Manages a group of professionals engaged in diverse administrative and management support activities.
- Conducts research and evaluation of trends in applicable areas of responsibility.
- Helps to develop long- and short-term goals, objectives and solutions for division.
- Interfaces with the BPD IT Division to leverage technology solutions to enhance analytical capacity to achieve crime reduction, departmental improvements, and enhanced accountability.
- Serves as acting Director when required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Have a master’s degree in criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
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EXPERIENCE: Have at least five (5) years of experience working in municipal, state, federal government, or other public sector work, with at least two (2) years’ experience working directing with law enforcement or a criminal justice related field. Have at least two (2) years of experience as a supervisor overseeing the activities of at least 8 members under his/her direction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Distinguished service record, including excellent performance ratings, ability to pass a CJIS background investigation to obtain access to police sensitive information.
- Demonstrated excellence as a leader and manager, with superior oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical background and proficiency in the development and display of analytical information
- Strong knowledge and experience with analytical tools such as Python, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
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