Criminal Intelligence Analyst
About The Position
The Utah Statewide Information & Analysis Center (SIAC), within the Utah Department of Public Safety, is hiring a full-time Criminal Intelligence Analyst to provide investigative support and contribute to public safety. The position is based on-site in Salt Lake City and works closely with federal partners. Employment is contingent on successfully obtaining TOP SECRET national security clearance. The analyst conducts statistical and intelligence analysis, evaluates and interprets data, responds to requests for service, and prepares raw and finished intelligence reports and related materials. The role examines national security-related threats affecting Utah, including terrorism, organized crime, drugs, gangs, and targeted violence, and develops conclusions and recommendations for detecting, deterring, disrupting, and mitigating threats. The successful candidate must be willing and available to travel in and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary. The candidate will complete intelligence analysis training based on prior training, attend subject matter expertise development training, and submit a TOP SECRET clearance application packet if they do not already hold the clearance. A criminal history check is required; no drug test is required. The application deadline is November 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Skills in intelligence analysis.
- Skills in critical thinking.
- Skills in social media research and analysis.
- Ability to use databases to enter data, search and exploit information, and develop intelligence to inform decision makers.
- Ability to create spreadsheet tables and statistics.
- Ability to create and present analytic reports.
- Experience supporting law enforcement investigations and task forces.
- Willingness and availability to travel in state and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary.
- Complete intelligence analysis training based on training completed before SIAC employment.
- Attend subject matter expertise development training for the position.
- Submit a TOP SECRET National Security Clearance packet if the successful candidate does not already hold the clearance.
- Successfully obtain TOP SECRET National Security Clearance.
- Successfully pass a criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Currently hold SECRET National Security Clearance.
- Experience in intelligence analysis, targeting, or geospatial analysis.
- Experience working on task forces, task teams, or in similar environments.
- Current employee of the Utah Department of Public Safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform statistical and intelligence analysis using analytical tradecraft and best practices.
- Analyze, summarize, and review data; report findings, interpret results, make recommendations, and respond to service requests in a timely manner.
- Write or draft raw and finished intelligence reports, articles, and related material based on research, investigation, or analysis.
- Examine national security-related threats affecting Utah, including terrorism, organized crime, drugs, gangs, and targeted violence.
- Form conclusions and develop recommendations for threat detection, deterrence, disruption, and mitigation.
- Participate in working groups, teams, and other related assignments as needed or directed.
- Work closely with federal partners.
Benefits
- Job stability and the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career growth, valuable skill development, and opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful work contributing to an important community service and organizational goals.
- Supportive work environment valuing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
- Work/life balance is described as an important element of Utah's culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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