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City of Hot Springs

Criminal Intelligence Technician - Police

Job Description Pay Grade 12

Exempt: No

Department: Police/CID

Reports to: CID Sergeant

Location: 641 Malvern Ave.

Date Prepared: 12-6-21

Date Revised: July 2024

Safety Sensitive: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the CID Sergeant, the Criminal Intelligence Technician will extract documents

and data from multiple electronic sources generating a logical framework of understanding. The

Criminal Intelligence Technician will ensure the proper collection, assessment, correlation, of criminal

information for the Hot Springs Police Department. The Criminal Intelligence Technician will serve the

Support Operations Bureau directly and indirectly support the Field Operations Bureau both as a

conduit of information and an active collaborator to generate actionable intelligence for the police

department. This position is responsible for extracting/collecting data from investigative files or devices

related to investigations that guide and direct CID.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes the extraction of digital information utilizing multiple platforms.

2. Analyze digital evidence and/or completed reports to determine what additional information may be

needed.

3. Collects and conducts forensic examinations of electronic evidence and/or electronic equipment in

criminal investigations. These systems and data types include but are not limited to digital video,

audio, and any other digital data to aid in digital forensic examinations.

4. Collects, packages, and transports evidence to the Hot Springs Police Department and/or the

Arkansas State Crime laboratory.

5. Works in conjunction with criminal investigators in regard to evidentiary matters and maintains

confidentiality of investigations.

6. Able to operate a variety of emerging mobile devices.

7. Works in conjunction with state and/or federal prosecutors to prepare for court proceeding and

testifies in court as needed.

8. Attends training in related field for professional development.

9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; ex.

data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, current in emerging technology involving

mobile communications, etc., plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent

combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively

present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the

general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,

percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and

proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret

an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several

abstract and concrete variables.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver\'s license; must be able to pass a criminal backgroun d check

including financial disclosure; ability to pass a basic physical examination by a physician; must submit

to and pass a polygraph examination prior to employment.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word Processing/Typing and SharePoint

Basic: Alphanumeric Data Entry

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on

routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner,

and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work

assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major

importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities

and the organization\'s projects of a large organization component and organization\'s clientele.