The State Bureau of Investigation is looking to solve the problem of planning and conducting statistical and program management research, including employment, training, and facilities projects, to provide accurate data and insights to Oklahoma Law Enforcement, Victim Services Providers, and other Key Stakeholders.
Requirements
- Knowledge of statistical and research theory and methods
- Knowledge of sources of data
- Knowledge of probability and sampling
- Knowledge of data processing applications to data management problems
- Knowledge of visual representation of data
- Ability to produce and maintain accurate data
- Ability to write technical reports using statistical software programs
Responsibilities
- Prepare documents to disseminate and/or publish including publications, bulletins, newsletters, special reports, crime data briefs, selected findings, and research requests.
- Assist with creating a research-based agenda based on the needs of Oklahoma Law Enforcement, Victim Services Providers and other Key Stakeholders.
- Answer research requests from lawmakers, researchers, other state officials, and others as requested.
- Creates and updates presentations and dashboards with accurate data/information for both requestors and public use.
- Represents OSBI and Oklahoma SAC at local, state, and national conferences and meetings to participate in appropriate projects for the advancement of the analysis of criminal justice data.
- Receives, reviews and compiles complex statistical data; compiles and edits data for accuracy and completeness.
- Designs analytic and assessment tools which incorporate suitable statistical tests.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree which includes nine semester hours in statistics, statistical research methods, economics, demographic or social research statistics
- Two years of experience in technical statistical and research work (for Level II)
- Master’s degree in a social science, business administration or public administration which includes nine semester hours of advanced statistical methods (for Level II)
- Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment (for some positions)
- Willingness to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a thorough background investigation
