Intelligence Specialist (Western Region) : Central Administration (Office of Law Enforcement Services) #01636

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Goochland, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position prioritizes gang management, including but not limited to providing support and guidance to facility Investigators, Intelligence Officers and Gang Specialists, including those Gang Specialists at Probation Districts, as it relates to gangs and security threat group identification and management. It provides for the collection, evaluation, and analysis of information related to gangs and security threat group activity, criminal and/or disruptive behaviors, while also attempting to anticipate, prevent, and monitor any such behavior or activities. It utilizes investigative and evaluation techniques to show methods and trends, while continually evaluating the effectiveness of strategic, operational and tactical intelligence from both proactive and reactive perspectives. It maintains liaison with the regional leadership, correctional facilities, probation & parole districts, supervisors and the intelligence operatives of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies -- Federal, State and local. It also provides training presentations, training guidance to not only the Department but outside stakeholders. Travel to other facilities and district offices primarily in the Western Region, however can be called to other regional facilities and district offices statewide if needed.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence-gathering methods and investigative techniques, particularly those related to gangs and other security threat groups (hate groups, terrorists, cults).
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information to identify trends and recommend appropriate actions.
Ability to work within a team, plan, and assess the effectiveness of intelligence operations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, VA CORIS Gang Module, and Outlook.
Eligibility to obtain DCJS General Instructor Certification within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of Corrections Information System (VACORIS).
Bilingual ability to communicate efficiently across the diverse subculture of gangs.

Responsibilities

Provide support and guidance to facility Investigators, Intelligence Officers and Gang Specialists regarding gangs and security threat group identification and management.
Collect, evaluate, and analyze information related to gangs, security threat group activity, and criminal/disruptive behaviors.
Anticipate, prevent, and monitor gang and security threat group behavior or activities.
Utilize investigative and evaluation techniques to identify methods and trends.
Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence from proactive and reactive perspectives.
Maintain liaison with regional leadership, correctional facilities, probation & parole districts, supervisors, and intelligence operatives of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies (Federal, State, and local).
Provide training presentations and guidance to the Department and outside stakeholders.
Travel to other facilities and district offices primarily in the Western Region, and potentially statewide if needed.