Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Multiple Vacancies
About The Position
The Department of Public Safety's Gambling Control Unit is hiring Criminal Intelligence Analysts to gather, analyze, and evaluate information from varied sources and develop and distribute actionable intelligence in support of law enforcement activities. The work includes complex research and analysis for criminal, anti-terrorism, and homeland security investigations; preparing reports and analytical products; delivering oral briefings; testifying in court and administrative hearings; providing instruction; and leading assigned investigation casework. Work is performed under limited supervision. The role involves developing tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence for law enforcement and public safety partners. Analysts search federal, state, and local systems and databases, build analytical charts and timelines using investigative software, review investigative data for gaps or changes, and contribute to investigative planning. They may coordinate and evaluate support team members' work and participate in interagency meetings and training.
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 on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of Department of Public Safety policies, methods, and procedures.
- Knowledge of law enforcement operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of data sources, data processing and acquisition methods, and data-analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of intelligence applications in local, state, and federal investigations and of 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 its importance and limitations.
- Ability to draw inferences and apply inductive and deductive logic to analyze criminal activities.
- Ability to operate computer equipment and prepare reports and analytical charts or graphs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to instruct and train others in operational procedures.
- Ability to communicate and write clearly and effectively.
- Ability to testify in court as a witness.
- Ability to obtain and retain Department of Homeland Security clearance and required database access.
- Must obtain Department of Homeland Security clearance prior to attaining permanent status in the class.
Responsibilities
- Gather, analyze, correlate, and evaluate information from varied sources to develop intelligence for 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, partners, and investigation or prosecution efforts.
- Conduct targeted research and prepare presentations and oral briefings for supervisors, managers, detectives, and partners.
- Search federal, state, and local systems and databases to identify and evaluate criminal organization members, criminal activities, and investigative overlaps.
- Compile, code, categorize, audit, verify, and analyze information to 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 and procedures.
- Review criminal investigative data to identify gaps, detect changes, and recommend adjustments to investigative activities.
- Conduct special projects and research studies supporting investigations, homeland security, and public safety.
- Attend information, intelligence, investigation, and law enforcement meetings to share information and recommendations and support unit goals.
- Provide training and instruction on unit capabilities, operations, procedures, and practices.
- Testify in criminal, civil, and administrative courts, presenting facts and opinions concerning analysis and results.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- The State contributes 14.06% of pay to the 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
