Criminal Intelligence Analyst

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Intelligence Analyst works with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation’s Technical Service Unit and provides service to the Social Security Administration Law Enforcement Division. The position receives, analyzes, and disseminates sensitive and confidential criminal intelligence, providing direct support to state and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors, as well as agency executives. The incumbent operates and assists with the operation of multiple computer software programs. Experience in this field is preferred, but the agency will provide training. The role requires schedule flexibility, with potential work outside normal business hours. A valid South Dakota driver’s license is required or must be obtainable. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening.

Requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid South Dakota driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
Ability to operate computers and associated hardware and software.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks under pressure.
Ability to analyze complex topics, including financial records, phone records, and social media records.
Ability to conduct research on topics, events, or subjects important to agency executives and policymakers.
Ability to learn and comprehend South Dakota Criminal Codes.
Ability to provide direct testimonial evidence during adversarial court proceedings.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled.
Resume must be attached to the online application; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9.

Nice To Haves

Experience in criminal intelligence or a related field; the agency will train applicants.
Analytical experience, statistical analysis, or related research and critical-thinking experience in the public or private sector.
Knowledge of different software programs.
Bilingual speaking proficiency in Spanish and English.
Experience in criminal law.
Knowledge of computer databases, spreadsheet programs, and relevant web-based analytical software.
Knowledge of techniques for acquiring information from multiple sources and databases.
National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application but is not required.

Responsibilities

Receive, analyze, and disseminate sensitive and confidential criminal intelligence.
Provide direct support to state and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and agency executives.
Operate and assist in the operation of computer software programs.
Research topics, events, or subjects of importance to agency executives and policymakers.
Analyze complex information, including financial, phone, and social media records.
Provide testimonial evidence during adversarial court proceedings.
Organize and prioritize tasks under pressure.
Work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled.