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About the Role

The Police Department is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Data Scientist to support data-informed decision-making across public safety operations. This position will play a critical role in modernizing data collection through PowerApps, performing advanced analytics using diverse data sources, conducting impact evaluations of crime prevention and enforcement initiatives, and developing dashboards to visualize patterns/trends.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft PowerApps and supporting tools to streamline data collection from internal stakeholders.
Integrate PowerApps with existing data systems such as RMS, CAD, and internal SQL databases.
Ensure that data collection tools are secure, user-friendly, and responsive to field and administrative needs.
Extract, clean, and analyze data from multiple law enforcement and city data systems.
Develop predictive models and statistical analyses to identify crime patterns, resource allocation inefficiencies, and public safety risks.
Create dashboards and reports using Power BI, R, or Python to support command-level decision-making.
Design and conduct evaluations of crime-fighting initiatives such as hotspot policing, focused deterrence, or community engagement strategies.
Apply methods such as matched comparisons, time-series analysis, or spatial analysis to measure program effectiveness.
Present findings to department leadership, city officials, and public stakeholders with policy recommendations based on evidence.
Work closely with crime analysts, IT, patrol supervisors, and command staff to align data projects with operational needs.
Partner with academic institutions and vendors on joint research initiatives.
Provide training or support on new tools and methodologies to enhance data literacy across the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or application development, preferably in government, healthcare, or criminal justice settings.
Experience developing Microsoft PowerApps, including Power Automate and Dataverse integration.
Experiences in developing apps using PowerApps and other MS Power Platform.
Experience working with geospatial data and tools in the enterprise setting is a plus.
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Skills

Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
Proficiency in geospatial analysis (e.g., ArcGIS).
Proficiency in visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).

Location

Philadelphia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $90,000

Benefits

Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
8 weeks of paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Eligibility into the discounted medical plan through the wellness program.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Generous retirement savings options.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40%) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities.

About the Company

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career.
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 Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the nation's fourth largest police department, with over 6300 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel.
The PPD is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for serving Philadelphia County, extending over 140 square-miles in which approximately 1.5 million reside.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.
If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].
For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx