Associate (Entry Level) Criminal Intelligence Analyst

ViaPath Technologies • Columbus, OH

3d • Remote

About The Position

ViaPath is seeking an entry-level Intelligence Analyst to provide direct support to customer staff. The analyst will assist Corrections Investigations staff in developing actionable intelligence within facilities or for approved outside law enforcement agencies, within established time frames. This primarily remote/virtual position must be based in the Columbus, Ohio area and requires travel to the client site in Columbus as needed. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, able to multitask, and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, four years of related experience in lieu of a degree, or a combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of criminal intelligence analyst experience, or equivalent experience with a government law enforcement or military agency performing technical tasks such as research, reviewing documents to identify relevant information, completing investigative reports or court documents, or handling statistical data.
• Ability to develop a fundamental understanding of intelligence processes in a correctional environment, including institutional operations and criminal procedures.
• Fundamental understanding of investigative and intelligence processes, including the intelligence cycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to learn ViaPath and third-party software applications within the first six months of hire.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest and ability to conduct analysis and report findings.
• Proactive approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Concentration in Criminal Justice, Security and Intelligence, or a business-related field.
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to establish facility trends and potential areas of interest.
• Assist facility investigations using specialized data-mining and link-analysis software.
• Monitor offender telephone calls.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of facility operations, including policies, procedures, and available data sources.
• Prepare analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for appropriate responses to gathered intelligence.
• Proactively develop intelligence to support facility objectives and mission.
• Submit detailed reports to the facility regarding intelligence findings.
• Submit regular reports to superiors describing the level of support and benefit provided to the facility.
• Provide guidance and training to facility staff.
• Fulfill authorized requests for call recordings and other related data.
• Participate in court or other administrative hearings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options; employer HSA contributions for eligible medical plans.
• Flexible Time Off, including vacation and sick time.
• Company holidays.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching contributions.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability, with additional voluntary coverage available.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
• Additional well-being resources and discounted services, including Care.com, Calm, Active&Fit, Telavet, and LegalShield.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level