Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2 (Senior)
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking to fill a Criminal Intelligence Analyst Senior position with the Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center. The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa. DPS is comprised of the following divisions: - Iowa State Patrol - Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement - Iowa State Fire Marshal - Division of Professional Development and Support Services - Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center - Administrative Services Division As a Criminal Intelligence Analyst Senior (Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2), it is essential to have the ability to perform operational intelligence analysis by providing direct, critical, front-line intelligence support to ongoing or continuing investigations. This includes critically evaluating information from multiple sources and determining the importance and limitations of each piece of information. The role involves analyzing cellphone data, financial records, computerized databases, open sources, and social media records to provide intelligence support to criminal investigations and to identify criminal activity. Additionally, the position requires conducting cellular telephone analysis and mapping; critically evaluating information, drawing inferences, and applying logic to perform analysis. The ability to accurately prepare written reports and communicate findings is also essential.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university plus two years' full-time work experience compiling, interpreting and evaluating criminal investigation or intelligence information; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the type of experience described above for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years.
- Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered.
Responsibilities
- Perform operational intelligence analysis by providing direct, critical, front-line intelligence support to ongoing or continuing investigations.
- Critically evaluate information from multiple sources and determine the importance and limitations of each piece of information.
- Analyze cellphone data, financial records, computerized databases, open sources, and social media records to provide intelligence support to criminal investigations and to identify criminal activity.
- Conduct cellular telephone analysis and mapping.
- Critically evaluate information, draw inferences, and apply logic to perform analysis.
- Accurately prepare written reports and communicate findings.
Benefits
- Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis
- Unlimited sick leave accrual
- Nine (9) paid holidays per year
- Affordable health insurance plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums
- Dental insurance - Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program
- $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost
- IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50
- Retirement Investors’ Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
