Director of Intelligence and Crime Analysis

Gallatin County•Bozeman, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Sheriff Intelligence and Crime Analytics position within the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office aligns directly with the recommendation in the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan that every law enforcement agency, regardless of size, develop and sustain an intelligence capacity. This dedicated leadership role will establish centralized oversight of the full intelligence process—planning and direction, collection, processing/collation, analysis, dissemination, and reevaluation to support the adoption of intelligence-led policing across the county’s 2,605 square miles of jurisdiction and advance the agency from its current limited analytic capability toward a mature, full-service intelligence capacity. In a rapidly growing community confronting persistent challenges such as elevated drug distribution documented by the Missouri River Drug Task Force, a high volume of sex-related investigations, and the overall rise in violent crime over the past decade, the Director will drive proactive strategies through crime pattern analysis, development of intelligence requirements, establishment of strategic priorities, and production of actionable intelligence products. National evaluations of intelligence-led policing, including those supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, consistently demonstrate measurable outcomes such as substantial reductions in targeted violence and gang-related crime, improved case clearance rates, enhanced officer safety, and more effective direction of investigative and preventive efforts when intelligence guides operational priorities. The position will also strengthen interagency coordination with fusion centers, task forces, and federal partners while advancing community relationships through ethical information sharing, public-private partnerships for intelligence, and initiatives that encourage suspicious activity reporting. These practices build trust, foster collaboration with residents and stakeholders, and support the development of a culture of information sharing. By institutionalizing these standards-based processes, the Director will enable the Sheriff’s Office to identify threats more accurately, guide operational activities to the most serious targets, and deliver measurable enhancements to public safety for all residents of Gallatin County.

Requirements

Familiarity with counterintelligence strategies to protect agency operations.
Insight into the psychological aspects of crime and criminal behavior.
Understanding of data protection laws and information security standards.
Knowledge of homeland security policies and their implications on local law enforcement.
Awareness of global criminal networks and how they impact local jurisdictions.
Expertise in utilizing open-source intelligence (OSINT).
Ability to perform network analysis to uncover covert criminal relationships.
Skill in social media and digital footprint analysis for investigative purposes.
Competence in geospatial intelligence to enhance operational effectiveness.
Proficient in the use of big data analytics for crime pattern recognition.
Ability to develop and maintain an intelligence-led policing strategy.
Capacity to anticipate future crime trends through pattern recognition.
Effective in using intelligence to drive community policing efforts.
Able to integrate intelligence into daily operational briefings.
Strong capability in crisis intelligence management during major incidents.
Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise intelligence briefings to leadership.
Skill in explaining technical intelligence concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Effective in leading intelligence-related discussions or meetings.
Proficient in drafting intelligence reports that influence policy and tactics.
Adept at communicating with the media without compromising operations.
Experience in joint task forces or multi-agency operations involving intelligence.
Skill in negotiating information-sharing agreements with other jurisdictions.
Ability to work with academia for research that benefits intelligence gathering.
Knowledge of how to engage with the private sector for intelligence support.
Capacity to develop community intelligence networks for grassroots insights.
Ability to apply deductive and inductive reasoning in intelligence analysis.
Proficiency in evaluating the reliability and validity of intelligence sources.
Skill in recognizing cognitive biases in intelligence assessments.
Competence in strategic foresight to anticipate shifts in criminal methodologies.
Ability to conduct after-action reviews to learn from past intelligence operations.
Knowledge of ethical guidelines for intelligence operations in law enforcement.
Ability to make decisions that balance security with individual rights.
Commitment to transparency where possible while protecting sensitive information.
Understanding of the ethical use of surveillance and data collection technologies.
Skill in managing ethical conflicts that arise from intelligence work.
Willingness to adjust intelligence strategies based on community feedback.
Ability to quickly incorporate new technologies into intelligence practices.
Openness to changing operational tactics when new intelligence suggests it.
Adaptable in prioritizing intelligence gathering based on emerging threats.
Quick to adjust to new legal frameworks or policy changes affecting intelligence work.
Experience in managing intelligence projects with tight deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to oversee multiple intelligence projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
Skilled in risk management for intelligence projects to ensure operational security.
Proficiency in performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of intelligence initiatives.
Ability to align intelligence projects with the broader strategic goals of the Sheriff's department.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of intelligence work.
Proven track record of safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Ability to enforce and adhere to strict information handling protocols.
Understanding of the legal ramifications of breaches in confidentiality.
Skill in training others within the department on the importance of confidentiality.
10+ years of experience in Military, Law Enforcement, or combination thereof.
5+ years of project management leading diverse teams for mission-oriented organizations.
5+ years in an analytical role conducting intelligence or information operations.
5+ years of Data and Statistical Analysis and Data mining.
3+ years Programming experience (i.e., Python, Matlab, or Java).
3+ years leading diverse teams for mission-oriented organizations.
A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, criminology, project management, computer and data science, or related field is required.
Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the County’s liability policies.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree or higher is preferred.
Continuous professional development through specialized training in areas like digital forensics, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and leadership is vital.

Responsibilities

Oversee the systematic collection, evaluation, and dissemination of intelligence from diverse sources, including tips on potential disruptions to public events and organized resistance activities, to provide a unified, integrated perspective on disparate information about crime trends, security threats, and conditions associated with criminality.
Apply advanced data analytics, including time-series analysis and statistical modeling, to identify hotspots, forecast criminal behavior, and inform strategic interventions aimed at curbing the rise in violent crimes, with a focus on aggravated assaults, forcible rapes, and violent robberies.
Formulate and implement comprehensive policies guiding the ethical collection, retention, and sharing of intelligence, incorporating safeguards for privacy and civil liberties while aligning with national standards such as the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan and ensuring adherence to audit requirements for the intelligence function.
Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, including conducting regular audits of the intelligence function to validate processes, protect against civil rights violations, and maintain the integrity of operations.
Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local partners, including fusion centers, the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and the Missouri River Drug Task Force, to facilitate information sharing, joint operations, and participation in regional initiatives targeting cartel activities and weapon seizures.
Design and deliver specialized training programs for Sheriff's Office personnel on intelligence analysis, crime analytics, privacy law compliance, and intelligence-led policing principles, ensuring alignment with Minimum Criminal Intelligence Training Standards and incorporating skills in open-source analysis and predictive modeling.
Utilize intelligence and analytic outputs to guide the efficient deployment of personnel, technology, and budgetary resources to high-threat areas, supporting baseline operations for multi-jurisdictional task forces while addressing resource constraints in a rapidly growing county.
Build public trust through transparent practices, ethical information sharing, and initiatives that encourage community reporting of suspicious activities, while developing public-private partnerships to enhance intelligence gathering on threats like political violence and undocumented immigrant arming allegations.
Conduct threat assessments and develop long-term strategies for evolving intelligence and analytics functions, anticipating future trends in drug-associated violence, political extremism, and economic disparities influencing crime, while integrating emerging technologies for enhanced analysis and dissemination.
Provide real-time intelligence support during critical incidents, emergencies, or high-profile events such as political rallies and POTUS/VPOTUS visits, facilitating informed decision-making and coordinated responses across sectors.
Evaluate and incorporate innovative tools and systems for intelligence gathering, analysis, and secure dissemination, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and compliance with security protocols for handling sensitive information.
Special projects, assignments, or programs at the direction of the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.