Senior Information and Security Analyst

What will you be doing?

As a senior analyst in the Security program, your primary responsibility is to actively gather information and produce well-reasoned analyses that lead to concrete actions and long-term results. This enables your colleagues to make informed decisions regarding policy interventions. 

Here's how to do it:

• Preparing tactical and strategic (crime) analyses;
• Proactively identifying information and intelligence needs and making recommendations in this regard;
• Monitoring trends and developments in society, and more specifically the safety situation in Arnhem (including its neighborhoods), and presenting these findings to colleagues and management;
• To hold action-oriented meetings with relevant partners in the chain (including the police, the Regional Information and Exchange Center, and intra-municipal partners) and build expertise regarding information-driven approaches to public safety;
• Serve as a sounding board for colleagues in the Information & Security cluster;
• Review by a fellow analyst;
• Developing information and intelligence products;
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Information & Security cluster.

Your strength lies in providing reliable information and analysis. You enhance our information advantage by making data from various sources accessible—both hard data and “soft” information. In doing so, you ensure that (complex) security issues are brought to light and that multidisciplinary actions can be taken.

Who are we?

In the Safety department, approximately 25 colleagues work closely together to make Arnhem safer. This work is divided into six clusters: Subversion, Neighborhood Safety, Care & Safety, Youth & Safety, Public Order & Safety, and Information & Safety. You will be working in the latter cluster. The program is currently being developed and expanded. The atmosphere within our team is professional, open, collegial, and collaborative. We work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The coming period will be focused on further professionalization. As a senior security analyst, you will be working across the entire security domain.

What do we offer you?

Working for the city of Arnhem. A city where there is plenty to do to make it more livable and safer. With an ambitious mayor who knows exactly what he wants when it comes to safety. You can expect assignments covering the full spectrum of the safety sector. In short: an inspiring job where you can make a real difference.

As a senior safety analyst with the City of Arnhem, based on a 36-hour workweek, you can expect:

• A competitive gross monthly salary in pay grade 11, ranging from €3,701 to a maximum of €5,372;
• A 12-month employment contract with the intention of establishing a long-term working relationship;
• 144 statutory vacation hours for each calendar year of full-time employment;
• 17.05% flexible spending allowance in addition to your salary;
• An individual career budget of €500 per year;
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement through our comprehensive training programs;
• A laptop and a phone;
• In Arnhem, we have a hybrid work arrangement: you have the freedom to alternate between working from home and working in the office.

We have listed our entirebenefits packagefor you.

Who are we looking for?

We strive for diversity in knowledge, background, and experience within our team. We are looking for an analyst with a naturally curious mindset. A question is never just a question. You want to know what lies behind it and who is behind it. You ask probing questions and understand both verbal and nonverbal cues. You excel at (problem) analysis and know how to identify issues, recognize key information, search for relevant data, and draw connections between them. You understand what information is needed to produce a valuable and relevant analysis and have insight into your client’s dilemmas. You know how to interpret analysis results and translate them into recommendations. Your recommendations are concrete, and in consultation with the Information & Security Coordinator, you are able to convince others of your proposals and know how to encourage action and engagement among partners. You have strong communication skills, making you a capable discussion partner.

Finally, you are able to demonstrate flexibility. You know how to adapt your behavior or approach when the situation calls for it. Since we are a small, growing team, you take the initiative to seek out opportunities and come up with ideas on your own.

In addition, we ask:

• Bachelor's (HBO) / Master's (Wo) level of work and thinking;
• A background in public administration, integrated safety studies, or criminology is preferred;
• Relevant work experience as an analyst in the field of security, for example with a local government, the police, the military, or a security service;
• Knowledge of intelligence tools, such as iBase, Analyst’s Notebook, or Pandora Intelligence;
• Experience with phenomenon analyses, analyses by theme and/or area, and working with a safety monitor;
• Experience in developing information and intelligence products such as analysis reports, infographics, and dashboards;
• Experience working with unstructured data, such as large volumes of social media data and text fields in reports;
• Accuracy, critical thinking, a sense of humor, and perseverance!

Where will you be working?

With over 164,000 residents, Arnhem is the 12th-largest municipality in the country. The city’s diversity is what makes it who it is. Arnhem is a municipality where urban dynamism, a natural living environment, and economic strength reinforce one another. We have a rich history and are the capital of the province of Gelderland. The municipal organization employs approximately 1,100 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members who work hard every day for the city, its residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions.

How do you apply?

You can apply for this position through the application button until January 15, 2023. Please submit your resume and a cover letter. The cover letter can be in any format—for example, a letter, an image, or a video. In your cover letter, please address the question described below. You will hear about the next steps by January 18 at the latest, such as an invitation to an interview. The first interviews will take place on January 20 between 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM. The second round of interviews is scheduled for January 25 between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Please keep these dates in mind when planning your schedule.

The motivation question:

In your cover letter, please provide an example that is as specific as possible, following the STARR method .

1) Analysis: What steps do you take when you want to conduct a proper analysis of a problem? Describe this process using a recent example from your work.

2) Persuasiveness: Can you think of a good proposal you’ve made that wasn’t accepted? What did you do to get others on board with your proposal? Why wasn’t this proposal accepted? What would you do differently next time?

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Wija de Vries, Senior Policy Advisor / Intelligence Coordinator. You can reach her at wija.de.vries@arnhem.nl. Starting January 9, Wija will also be available by phone at +31631114888.

If you have any questions about the recruitment and selection process, please contact Lars van Boxel, recruiter, by phone at +31631114802, viaWhatsApp, or byemail(werkenvoor@arnhem.nl).

The City of Arnhem works for and with its residents to create a diverse and inclusive city: a city where everyone is welcome and can be their true selves. To achieve this, we also need an inclusive organization with a diverse workforce where no one is excluded. We want to attract and retain talented individuals with their unique backgrounds, because we are convinced that diversity strengthens us. That is what we need to become that diverse and inclusive city. So feel welcome at the City of Arnhem, no matter who you are or what your life circumstances may be.