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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
Perform professional level technical and analytical support in the daily operations of the University of Cincinnati Police Division. Assist all Division personnel in a timely manner in the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of the data collected including, but not limited to, crime, arrests, calls for service, and traffic data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyze data from various sources and makes detailed analyses to determine specific crime patterns. Assist the Police Division’s staff in selecting and accessing computerized information through the Regional Computer Center that will aid them in their replies to citizens' questions and complaints. Identify and report statistical data related to officer performance. Work with Command Staff to identify, analyze and assess critical problem-solving projects.
- Design computerized reports for Division use from data generated by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in the Communications Section. Provide requested information and assists media personnel through the Public Information Office with the requested information.
- Confer with Division and surrounding law enforcement personnel to gather and exchange information for analysis and presentation. Assist Division members in problem solving using available data. Provide technical level administrative crime analysis assistance to Command Staff. Provide analysis of crime, arrests and calls for service in support of Police Division mission and goals. Collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of special topics. Compile reports and generate maps.
- Maintain the continual development, creation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Public Safety Portal (PSP) intranet-based application data warehouse with automatic data feed and a front-end for user interaction.
- Maintain the continual development, creation and maintenance of automated administrative processes, including police inspections, police contact cards, police & administrative documents, daily police lineups, and the problem-solving tracking system.
- Maintain the continual development and creation of the risk assessment desktop application for on-campus events that allows users to create a comprehensive list of needs based on event characteristics.
- Maintain the continual development and automation of several processes including emails for dispositioning early warning system documents for department human resources, daily emails detailing the City of Cincinnati Police Department crime reports in the university area and emails to university stakeholders detailing reported incidents related to mental health.
- Prepare written materials to communicate Division activities and programs for internal and external distribution. Act as a resource to persons, including citizens with inquiries about Division statistics, activities and services.
- Compile, calculate, maintain, and review Division monthly executive information summary.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Computer Science, Police Science, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Information Management, or related field.
- Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
REQUIRED TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Must be able to obtain certification to gain access to NCIC, LEADS, and RCIC (national, state, and regional crime systems).
- Must pass background investigation and no criminal record.
- Must have a current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research.
- Experience with software development, database administration and scripting for automation.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
- Four (4) years of related experience in law enforcement.
- Knowledge of and experience with the following: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Node/ElectronJS, Python, R, Bash, Powershell, Windows Server 2012 thru 2021, LINX (ubuntu), MAC OS.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Crouching - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102423
INTRODUCTION
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
Perform professional level technical and analytical support in the daily operations of the University of Cincinnati Police Division. Assist all Division personnel in a timely manner in the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of the data collected including, but not limited to, crime, arrests, calls for service, and traffic data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyze data from various sources and makes detailed analyses to determine specific crime patterns. Assist the Police Division’s staff in selecting and accessing computerized information through the Regional Computer Center that will aid them in their replies to citizens' questions and complaints. Identify and report statistical data related to officer performance. Work with Command Staff to identify, analyze and assess critical problem-solving projects.
- Design computerized reports for Division use from data generated by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in the Communications Section. Provide requested information and assists media personnel through the Public Information Office with the requested information.
- Confer with Division and surrounding law enforcement personnel to gather and exchange information for analysis and presentation. Assist Division members in problem solving using available data. Provide technical level administrative crime analysis assistance to Command Staff. Provide analysis of crime, arrests and calls for service in support of Police Division mission and goals. Collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of special topics. Compile reports and generate maps.
- Maintain the continual development, creation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Public Safety Portal (PSP) intranet-based application data warehouse with automatic data feed and a front-end for user interaction.
- Maintain the continual development, creation and maintenance of automated administrative processes, including police inspections, police contact cards, police & administrative documents, daily police lineups, and the problem-solving tracking system.
- Maintain the continual development and creation of the risk assessment desktop application for on-campus events that allows users to create a comprehensive list of needs based on event characteristics.
- Maintain the continual development and automation of several processes including emails for dispositioning early warning system documents for department human resources, daily emails detailing the City of Cincinnati Police Department crime reports in the university area and emails to university stakeholders detailing reported incidents related to mental health.
- Prepare written materials to communicate Division activities and programs for internal and external distribution. Act as a resource to persons, including citizens with inquiries about Division statistics, activities and services.
- Compile, calculate, maintain, and review Division monthly executive information summary.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Computer Science, Police Science, Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Information Management, or related field.
- Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
REQUIRED TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Must be able to obtain certification to gain access to NCIC, LEADS, and RCIC (national, state, and regional crime systems).
- Must pass background investigation and no criminal record.
- Must have a current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in crime analysis/research and/or intelligence analysis/research.
- Experience with software development, database administration and scripting for automation.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
- Four (4) years of related experience in law enforcement.
- Knowledge of and experience with the following: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Node/ElectronJS, Python, R, Bash, Powershell, Windows Server 2012 thru 2021, LINX (ubuntu), MAC OS.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Crouching - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102423
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Technical Lead
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-reference it against the official STEM OPT CIP code list maintained by ICE. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems degrees are commonly approved, but adjacent fields like MIS or applied math can vary by institution.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Before submitting any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search. A Technical Lead offer from a non-enrolled employer cannot support your STEM OPT extension, regardless of how strong the offer looks.
Target companies with existing H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Technical Lead roles filtered by employers with documented visa sponsorship activity. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have filed for similar roles, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the process.
Build your I-983 training plan around leadership competencies
USCIS requires a completed I-983 training plan before your STEM OPT extension is authorized. For Technical Lead roles, map your learning objectives to specific engineering or systems competencies, not just management tasks, to satisfy the practical training requirement for a STEM-designated position.
Negotiate offer timing around your OPT expiration
If your initial 12-month OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Structure your start date and onboarding timeline so you're not caught between your OPT end date and a pending STEM extension approval.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your level
Technical Lead positions span multiple DOL wage levels depending on supervisory scope and years of experience. Run your target job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search to understand where your offer should land before you enter salary negotiations with a sponsoring employer.
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Find Technical Lead JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field with an eligible CIP code and the role directly applies that training. Technical Lead positions in software engineering, systems architecture, or data infrastructure typically satisfy the practical training requirement. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree and the employer's I-983 training plan, not just the job title.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can be authorized. This applies to every employer in the chain, including the direct hiring entity, not a staffing intermediary. You can confirm enrollment through E-Verify's employer search tool. If the employer isn't enrolled, your DSO cannot approve the I-983 and the extension cannot proceed.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a Technical Lead position?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to define specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For Technical Lead roles, this means documenting engineering skill development, not just team management responsibilities. Both you and a company supervisor sign the form before your DSO submits the STEM OPT application. USCIS can audit I-983 compliance, so the training objectives need to reflect your actual day-to-day technical work.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses after your STEM OPT extension is approved, you must report the change to your DSO within five days and begin finding a new qualifying employer. Your existing extension authorization doesn't automatically terminate, but you cannot continue working for an employer who is no longer enrolled. USCIS treats continued employment under those conditions as a violation of your status.
Where can I find Technical Lead jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Technical Lead listings by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and documented visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies that can't support your extension. Searching there lets you focus on roles where the employer already understands the I-983 process and has filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions before.
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