Auditing & Research Analyst

Auditing & Research Analyst

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel.

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) is an independent agency composed of staff dedicated to professional, unbiased, and thoughtful oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). CPOC works to :

• Increase the transparency and accountability of the PPD
• Improve police conduct
• Enhance the quality of internal investigations
• Improve the relationship between the community and the police department

Civilian oversight of police can take many forms. Review-focused models allow civilians outside of a police department to review police misconduct investigations once they are completed. Investigation-focused agencies employ professionally trained investigators to investigate police misconduct complaints. Auditor / monitor-focused agencies engage in policy and trend analysis and promote broad organizational change within the police departments they oversee. CPOC is uniquely envisioned to be a hybrid of these three models of oversight, with expansive authority and a broad mission.

The authorizing legislation for CPOC comprehensively lists the oversight functions that CPOC is meant to fulfill. The legislation notes that CPOC may conduct investigations, data analysis, and audits related to any pattern, policy, or practice of the police department. These investigations shall include, but are not limited to, misconduct, policy, training, practice, and customs.

Additional functions mandated in the legislation include investigations of complaints made by residents or PPD personnel about any misconduct ranging from verbal abuse to sexual misconduct, critical incident reviews and investigations, large-scale data reviews, disciplinary recommendations, hosting public meetings and hearings to share information with the public, participation as adjudicators in PPD discipline hearings, administrative prosecution of discipline cases, reporting on data and statistics, and reviewing and investigating all police uses of force, among other functions. CPOC is a growing agency still in its infancy, and is working to operationalize all of these important functions of civilian oversight of police.

CPOC approaches police accountability from many different angles, and as such, has a variety of divisions to focus on different aspects of police oversight. Each division is led by a division director who oversees the functions of their division.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Auditing, Policy, and Research Division of CPOC uses data, information, and research to review PPD policies and practices; these reviews are targeted in nature and responsive to trends or themes identified through CPOC's work, current events, or community concerns. The Auditing, Policy, and Research Division makes recommendations to PPD when appropriate and tracks the acceptance and implementation of recommendations. All aspects of the division's work are shared publicly with stakeholders when possible and in accordance with CPOC's authorizing legislation.

As a part of CPOC's Auditing, Policy, and Research Division, Auditing and Research Analysts will help forward the mission of the commission to provide oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department through evaluating and reporting on PPD investigations into complaints against police. Auditing and Research Analysts will also work on self-directed policy and research projects to gain a deep understanding of topics related to policing in Philadelphia. These projects involve the collection and analysis of data and information and require excellent time management, impeccable judgment, and the ability to identify sound recommendations for policy improvement to the PPD when appropriate. Auditing and Research Analysts produce high-quality reports for varying audiences such as the public, CPOC commissioners, and other stakeholders, and must be able to distill complex information to create clear written materials. This position reports to the Director of the Auditing, Policy, and Research Division.

Essential Functions

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days, however the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired.

New employees will be required to work in-office every day for their first 90 days.

Qualifications