Law Enforcement Analyst Assistant / Office Assistant IV

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry seeks a Threat Assessment & Public Safety Assistant to support the Law Enforcement Liaison and Prevent 2 Protect (P2P) Hub in coordinating statewide collaboration with law enforcement, schools, and community partners. This position provides criminal justice knowledge and support to the P2P multidisciplinary team serving at-risk youth across five regions in Michigan. The position works closely with law enforcement agencies, School Resource Officers (SROs), Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) teams, and juvenile justice professionals to support information gathering, relay and report generation, resource exploration, and community collaborations. The role also includes participation in daily multidisciplinary team meetings, provision of training, and support for program reporting and stakeholder engagement. Regular statewide travel is required. This is an off-date position funded through September 30, 2027; continuation contingent upon funding and performance.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical school or related field
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in maintaining account ledgers, departmental operations, employment, or in performing tasks related to the area of employment
Experience in word processing, editing and composing correspondence, and maintaining spreadsheets and/or databases
An equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field
Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents
Experience in the collection of information and the verification, analysis, and presentation of data/information in a clear and meaningful way
Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and enhance strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams
Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities
Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment, juvenile justice systems, and public safety practices
Ability to collect, verify, analyze, and present data in a clear and meaningful way
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including consultation and training
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities
Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and program documentation
Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

Provide information and generate reports on behavioral threat assessment, security planning, and criminogenic risk factors
Support P2P multidisciplinary team on all safety, legal, and law enforcement-related considerations
Coordinate with law enforcement, SROs, probation officers, and BTAM teams
Facilitate communication across agencies to support P2P Hub and regional Intensive Support Teams
Assist in P2P Hub team in identifying and securing appropriate threat assessment intervention resources for Michigan Communities
Participate in team meetings to support regional teams in case review and planning
Provide input on criminogenic factors or cases involving safety and law enforcement involvement
Assist in resolving barriers to service implementation
Assist team in providing training and consultation to schools, law enforcement, and community stakeholders
Create and support the team in the development of training materials and program resources
Facilitate meetings with regional partners and BTAM teams
Collect, track, and maintain program data related to participant outcomes, services, and interventions
Verify accuracy and completeness of data across regional teams and partner agencies
Assist in developing and maintaining data tracking systems and documentation processes
Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for program improvement
Prepare data summaries, dashboards, and reports for internal teams and external stakeholders
Present data findings in a clear and actionable format to support decision-making and program evaluation
Assist in preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders and program sponsors
Support program evaluation and data collection activities
Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal requirements
Support development and coordination of training programs and materials
Maintain compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations