Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Multiple Vacancies

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Intelligence Analyst performs professional services work gathering, analyzing, and evaluating information from multiple sources to develop and distribute actionable intelligence in support of law enforcement activities. The role conducts complex technical research and analysis related to criminal, anti-terrorism, and homeland security investigations, prepares written reports and oral briefings, develops analytical products, testifies in court and administrative hearings, and provides instruction. The analyst may also lead assigned investigation casework. Work is performed under limited supervision. The position is with the Department of Public Safety’s Gambling Control Unit in Augusta, Maine. The role requires Department of Homeland Security clearance and appropriate database access. The listed annual salary range is $56,867.20–$79,747.20. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field, and four years of progressively responsible related work experience; work experience may substitute for education year for year.
Knowledge of Department of Public Safety policies, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
Knowledge of data sources, data processing methods, data acquisition methods, and data-analysis techniques.
Knowledge of principles and techniques for applying intelligence to local, state, and federal investigations and strategies used in tactical planning.
Knowledge of applicable computer hardware, software applications, and databases.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Ability to critically evaluate information from multiple sources and determine the importance and limitations of each piece of information.
Ability to draw inferences and apply inductive and deductive logic in analyzing criminal activities.
Ability to operate computer equipment efficiently and prepare reports and analytical charts or graphs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to understand the implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to work effectively in an interagency environment with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement.
Ability to instruct and train others in operational procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively and write clearly.
Ability to testify in court as a witness.
Ability to obtain and retain Department of Homeland Security clearance and required database access.
Department of Homeland Security clearance must be met prior to attaining permanent status in this class.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, correlate, and evaluate information from diverse sources to develop finished intelligence for distribution and tactical planning supporting criminal investigations, homeland security matters, and other public safety issues.
Prepare written reports and finished tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence products for law enforcement officials, homeland security, identified partners, and investigation or prosecution efforts.
Conduct targeted research and prepare presentations and oral briefings for supervisors, managers, detectives, and partners, explaining the meaning and potential use of intelligence.
Search federal, state, and local systems and databases to categorize, confirm, identify, and evaluate criminal organization members, criminal activities, and investigative overlaps.
Compile, code, categorize, audit, verify, and analyze information and data; develop organizational, phone-link, and timeline charts using intelligence and investigative software.
Plan, oversee, coordinate, assign, and evaluate support team members’ work to ensure timely completion and compliance with unit policies, procedures, and directives.
Review criminal investigative data to identify gaps, detect changes in circumstances or events, and recommend changes to investigative activities.
Conduct special projects and research studies related to analytical activities supporting criminal investigations, homeland security matters, and public safety.
Attend information, intelligence, investigation, and law enforcement meetings to share information, provide recommendations, and support unit operational goals.
Train and instruct employees on unit capabilities, operations, procedures, and practices, including orienting new employees.
Testify in criminal, civil, and administrative courts, presenting facts and opinions regarding analysis and results.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three or more weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits for state employees.