Intelligence Analyst - Counter Terrorism (Appointed)

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This LVMPD position is housed in the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center and performs a variety of analytical, investigative, technical, administrative, and research functions in support of the fusion center's mission. Incumbents perform analysis of behaviors associated with criminal activity, terrorism, and targeted violence. Incumbents may be assigned to offsite locations periodically to support multi-agency efforts. This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree from an accredited college in Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or Any STEM field.
More than three years of work experience, including relationship and predictive intelligence analysis, or completed college or post-graduate level course work and/or formal training by a federal, state, local, fusion center, or tribal governmental entity in Terrorism and homeland security, Criminal intelligence analysis, Cybersecurity and/or Behavioral analysis.
Strong research skills and the ability to gather pertinent information from various data sources.
Strong reading comprehension, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
The ability to write clear, concise text.
Strong verbal presentation skills.
Awareness of homeland security threats, international affairs, and current events, to include criminal threats and trends.
Knowledge in using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Training and/or experience using programs commonly used in analytical work.
A recent secret or top secret security clearance from a law enforcement, national security, or military entity at the federal level; or the necessary background to acquire such a clearance upon hire.
Must obtain a secret security clearance within the first year of employment.
Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

A desire to continually learn and initiate new projects.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of behaviors associated with criminal activity, terrorism, and targeted violence.
Draft relevant and timely analytical products on threats impacting southern Nevada, as well as regional and national levels.
Initiate new projects.
Work and communicate effectively with department and fusion center members of all backgrounds, as well as other public and private sector partners.
Perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Work in a team environment and independently.