JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Research and Policy Analyst-CPD

Chicago Police Department

Number of Positions: 2

Under direction, class is assigned to the Research and Development Division of the Chicago Police Department engaged in researching, analyzing, and writing Chicago Police Department directives to support department operations, consent decree and accreditation compliance, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops new policies and/or makes modifications to existing departmental policies and coordinates with executive and command staff regarding final approval.
• Evaluates current, new or proposed changes to department directives, state and/or federal legislation, consent decree requirements or accreditation changes from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
• Manages comprehensive research studies including working with department stakeholders to identify and outline operational needs and requirements; developing surveys and collection models; and gathering and reviewing programmatic and statistical data.
• Prepares comprehensive and narrative reports detailing impacts of new legislation, trends, and results of research studies affecting department directives and policies.
• Maintains current and monitors government and accreditation performance standards (e.g. CALEA) to ensure department orders and directives are compliant with requirements.
• Conducts best practice reviews of other law enforcement agencies and academic resources on current and emerging policing policies, initiatives, and compliance evaluations.
• Maintains records including the cataloging, classifying and archival of all current and archived departmental directives and standard operating procedures.
• Research department policies and procedures in order to respond to requests for information (e.g., FOIA, subpoena, litigation) in a timely manner.
• Provides training to department staff relative to new or modified policies and procedures.
• Represents the department at community events to discuss new or proposed changes to department directives.
• Serves on various inter-agency committees and working groups to ensure appropriate implementation of new or modified department directives and policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Develops written presentations of policy and procedural changes for department executive and command staff.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

LOCATION: Chicago Police Department-Office of Constitutional Policing Reform

Public Safety Headquarters

3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

SHIFT/HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or the Social Sciences or a directly related field, plus four years of work experience in policy research and development OR legislative research and/or analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience working in law enforcement or in a court/legal environment.
• Master’s degree (or above) in business Administration, Public Administration, or the Social Sciences or a directly related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 04/11/2023. No exceptions will be made.