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Position Description The salary range for this position as of July 2, 2026 will be: $26.38 - $42.91. The Anne Arundel County Police Department is committed to the pursuit of excellence. We uphold the public trust by being honest and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and moral character

This posting will be used to fill fulltime, permanent, safety-sensitive, Real Time Information Center Public Safety Analyst (Public Safety Analyst) position(s). The Real Tiime Information Center is a continuous 24 hour/365-day Information Center. It is assigned to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

This is specialized work in gathering, analyzing, and reporting data to provide operational support to the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) within the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The RTIC aids Patrol and Investigative units by utilizing available technology and information systems to furnish situational awareness to officers as they respond to calls for service and provide investigative support. NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK This position proactively monitors calls for service and live information sources in order to supply real-time assistance to responding officers, which allows for a tailored approach to police response.

The position utilizes law enforcement technologies to coordinate crime-solving efforts and to support ongoing investigations, and police requests. This position collaborates with the police department's Crime Analysis Unit to collect and organize information from all available resources, including calls for service, police reports, intelligence sources, and other agencies in order to study and analyze emerging crime series, patterns, or trends and identify potential persons of interest. Work is performed independently within departmental procedures, rules, and regulations, and is reviewed by superiors through observation, conferences, and reports.

Employees may be required to work a flexible schedule at times, which may include any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call as needed. Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.) Monitors active calls for service from multiple real-time sources such as computer-aided dispatch and police radio to provide additional information, direct resources as needed, track evolving situations, and identify potential suspects and suspect vehicles in a multifaceted technology-driven environment

Communicates with law enforcement professionals via police radio, emails, messaging, phone calls, and other mediums to convey information related to active incidents or post-incident investigations. Operates computer consoles and video wall displays to view closed circuit television cameras (CCTV), community cameras, traffic cameras, license plate reader cameras, and other sources to analyze for digital evidence and information. Prepares law enforcement bulletins, threat assessment reports, and suspicious activity reports, and processes crime tips.

Prepares link analysis diagrams, telephone toll analysis, flow charts, and association matrices to provide support for investigations. Develops leads, associations, and hypotheses based on information gathered in criminal or intelligence investigations. Reviews news, social media, and other public information sources to extract relevant data for law enforcement awareness and intelligence gathering.

Collects, collates, analyzes, and disseminates criminal justice-related information such as crime series and trends. Creates reports including the issuance of crime analysis products. Provides court testimony when necessary.

Attends training and studies current literature on research methodology, police-related issues, and current law enforcement technology to provide recommendations of improvement for the RTIC procedures. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of the geography of Anne Arundel County and the location of streets, main highways, and police districts and posts.

Ability to learn and demonstrate the proper application of all policies and procedures as outlined in the Real Time Information Center Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable written directives. Ability to evaluate emergency information and conditions, utilize good judgment, and respond in a controlled manner to stressful calls for assistance. After training, demonstrate basic knowledge of police functions and operations, relevant laws, and statutes related to the Real Time Information Center.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to speak clearly and concisely with a well-modulated voice to provide understandable information to police officers, citizens, and other involved agencies. Ability to maintain records and perform routine clerical work.

Ability to operate a computer terminal to enter and retrieve information. Ability to understand information received via telephone and police radio from citizens and law enforcement officers in extremely stressful situations. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or a GED; one (1) or more years of experience working in law enforcement operations, public safety analytics, or public safety emergency dispatch; a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license; and a NCIC/METERS certification or ability to obtain a NCIC/METERS certification within six months of hire.

NOTE : Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, holidays, and call back. NOTE: This is a continuous 24 hour/365-day operation. NOTE: This is a Safety-Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation. Supplemental Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with following: 1. ) Considerable experience in law enforcement patrol operations or law enforcement public safety dispatching.

2.) Experience working in a Real Time Information Center (or Real Time Crime Center, Real Time Operations Center, etc). 3.) Experience working in an environment requiring multi-tasking and quickly processing information. 4.) Experience utilizing technology such as video management systems, license plate readers and computer aided dispatch systems

5.) Experience using two-way land mobile radio communication systems. 6.) Experience using law enforcement reporting systems. 7.) Experience using criminal justice databases

8.) Experience producing or interpreting crime or intelligence analysis products.