Intelligence Analyst

Job Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Intelligence Analyst conducts detailed analysis of sensitive criminal activity and related data to support investigations, crime prevention, and public safety. The analyst identifies crime patterns, evaluates potential threats, develops investigative leads, and produces actionable intelligence to assist patrol personnel, detectives, and agency leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze criminal activity to identify trends, patterns, crime series, and connections among incidents, individuals, vehicles, locations, and groups.
• Research and assess potential threats associated with public events, emerging activity, or other public safety concerns.
• Use intelligence platforms, law enforcement databases, and real-time data systems to support investigations and operational decision-making.
• Prepare reports, maps, dashboards, bulletins, and visual presentations for investigators and agency leadership.
• Analyze digital communications, phone records, and other electronic data to identify relationships and develop investigative leads.
• Compile and evaluate information from multiple sources to develop subject profiles, intelligence assessments, and recommendations.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to patrol personnel, detectives, command staff, and partner agencies.
• Maintain intelligence records and handle sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• May provide expert testimony in court.

Ideal Candidate:

A detail-oriented and intellectually curious professional with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning new technologies, working with large or complex datasets, identifying meaningful connections, and clearly communicating findings to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, analytical integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement personnel and partner agencies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Technology, Applied Statistics, or a related field, combined with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a criminal justice, military or government intelligence agency; or in a business setting compiling data and analyzing findings and writing reports that indicate relationships between various data sets; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation to obtain and maintain required federal, state, and local government top security clearances. *Please note - listed pay rate is 2027 pay scale*

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