Editing Public Policy 2013-2014

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Title: Senior Research Analyst </span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Organization: Denver's Office of the Independent Monitor: </span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">The City and County of Denver's Office of the Independent Monitor is seeking an accomplished professional to perform a wide range of analytical work to support its operations and policy analysis program. We offer a rare opportunity to do cutting-edge criminal justice policy analyses that directly impact the community.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">The mission of the Office of Independent Monitor is to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and transparency in the Denver Police and Sheriff disciplinary processes by:</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">(1) Monitoring investigations into complaints and critical incidents involving uniformed personnel and making recommendations on findings and discipline;</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">(2) Conducting data-driven policy and practice analyses of potential issues related to officer/community contacts;</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">(3) Publicly reporting on patterns of complaints, findings, and discipline and making recommendations regarding policy issues; and</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">(4) Promoting alternative and innovative means for resolving police complaints, such as mediation.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Plan, organize and conduct data-driven evaluations of police and sheriff department policies and practices. For an example of the type of work that the OIM is engaged in, see our recent analysis of the process for handling inmate complaints inside Denver's jails: </span>[http://www.denvergov.org/Portals/374/documents/Semiannual_Report_Final_2013-12-02.pdf www.denvergov.org/Portals/374/documents/Semiannual_Report_Final_2013-12-02.pdf]

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Administer the OIMs data management and research program.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Perform complex quantitative analyses of police and sheriff-related data.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Coordinate the preparation of detailed semiannual and annual reports on patterns in complaints, workload and investigation outcomes.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Develop new methods for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting on quantitative data.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Develop error checking programs and ensure that data collected are timely, reliable, and valid.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Assist in developing, recommending, and coordinating the implementation of new process related policies and procedures.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">QUALIFICATIONS</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-A Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, public policy, public administration, or other related discipline is strongly preferred.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Candidates with a masters degree or who are ABD in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, public policy, public administration, or other related disciplines will be considered.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Skill in extracting, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting on quantitative criminal justice data.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Skill in using research methods to evaluate criminal justice policies, programs, or practices.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Skill in one or more common statistical packages, such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Skill in preparing written and oral analytical reports.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Ability to coordinate and manage complex data-driven research and evaluation projects.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Ability to prepare research/evaluation reports based upon current research methods.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Ability to extract data from complex relational databases through the use of reporting tools such Access or Crystal reports.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Ability to visualize complex data for a general audience</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Ability to write about complex statistical information in a manner that is accessible to a general audience.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Knowledge of research and statistical methods.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Knowledge of policy or program evaluation techniques.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Knowledge of the academic/policy literatures or work experience in relation to police and/or criminal justice policy is desirable</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">-Knowledge of academic/policy literatures or work experience in relation to police oversight, police misconduct, and police internal affairs issues is highly desirable.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Successful candidates will be required to pass a rigorous background investigation.</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">DETAILS</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Deadline: Review is ongoing and will be completed no later than  April 03, 2014</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Salary:  $65,100.00-$104,160.00</span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">TO APPLY: </span>

<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">Please email a resume, two writing samples, a list of three references, and cover letter detailing your qualifications to the Office of the Independent Monitor at </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12px;line-height:14.399999618530273px;">joseph.deangelis@denvergov.org. Please enter Management Analyst in the subject line of the email.</span>

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