Lead Intelligence Analyst - Unclassified (Open)

County of San MateoSan Mateo, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) and Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NC HIDTA) is seeking a Lead Intelligence Analyst. The NCRIC/NCHIDTA fusion center is located at the Phillip Burton Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Most Lead Intelligence Analyst positions are in San Francisco. Positions may become available at off-site locations within the area of responsibility. The hours of service are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Personnel assigned to the position may work 4 days a week with 10-hour days.

Requirements

  • Possesses basic supervisory principles and practices.
  • Possesses basic principles and practices of employee training and development.
  • Possesses an understanding of the dynamics of goal setting and goal achievement.
  • Takes initiative on projects, provides leadership, and promotes teamwork.
  • Coordinates individual and group efforts.
  • Capable of working well with the public, including the capability to make comprehensive oral presentations.
  • Uses an analytical thought process and can analyze a variety of criminal information received from various sources and formulate theories regarding criminal trends, patterns, and perpetrators.
  • Evaluates criminal intelligence information to develop criteria to measure the reliability of such information.
  • Works independently and in a team setting.
  • Ability to prepare complex and detailed written reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledgeable in the methods and techniques used in researching, collecting, compiling, sorting, evaluating, and analyzing intelligence and crime information.
  • Knowledgeable in the development and processing of the intelligence cycle.
  • Strong computer background, including a proficiency in all of Microsoft Office Suite software applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, statistical analysis, and database applications.
  • Education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Analysis, Information Management, Criminal Justice or a related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience involving crime data collection, statistical research and analysis, and working with criminal intelligence automated systems design and implementation.
  • Possession of or acquisition of a valid certification in Crime and Intelligence Analysis within twelve (12) months of appointment or other training certification that demonstrates qualifications that meet or exceed competencies identified in the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, Law Enforcement Analytic Standards Booklet, 2nd Edition: Law Enforcement Analytic Standards (ojp.gov) , and the Common Competencies of Intelligence Analysts, 1st Edition: Common Competencies for State, Local, and Tribal Intelligence Analysts (ojp.gov).
  • Must successfully complete a thorough law enforcement background investigation clearance prior to appointment and obtain a National Security Clearance within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.
  • The law enforcement background investigation and the National Security Clearance require successful completion of a polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

  • Three (3) years of experience working in the crime analysis and/or intelligence fields.
  • Completed at least one of the following programs: California State University, Crime, and Intelligence Analysis Certificate; International Association of Crime Analysts – Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) Program; Federal Bureau of Investigations Center for Intelligence Training; US Department of Homeland Security, Intelligence Training Academy, Basic Intelligence and Threat Analysis Course (BITAC); Drug Enforcement Administration - Federal Law Enforcement Analyst Training (FLEAT); Drug Enforcement Administration - Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training; Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Intelligence Analyst Training Program; International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) – Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT); SANS, GIAC certification, or similar Information Security or Cybersecurity Basics Training; National Computer Forensics Institute, Basic Investigation of Computer and Electronic Crimes; Naval Postgraduate School & US DHS Center for Homeland Defense and Security Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification; International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Associate or Certified Emergency Manager Certification; TEEX Infrastructure Protection Certificate; FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, NIMS/ICS Training.

Responsibilities

  • Guiding and overseeing a team of Intelligence Analysts.
  • Assisting in developing and implementing program and administrative goals and ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • Performing intelligence analysis.
  • Producing threat assessments and vulnerability assessments, strategic reports, and tactical, operational and analytical products.
  • Data entry.
  • Researching and documenting incident reports.
  • Conducting presentations to law enforcement partners.
  • Producing link chart products.
  • Providing case support relating to investigations of terrorism, drug trafficking, cybersecurity, firearms trafficking, major crimes, including money laundering, gangs, human trafficking, violent crimes, digital exploitation, and serial crime events.
  • Providing support during emergency events, planned special events, training events, and training exercises.

Benefits

  • Exceptional career opportunity
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