Police Intelligence Investigator

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Intelligence Investigator analyzes, interprets, and evaluates data related to criminal activity and suspect identity. The position prepares and disseminates information, researches and analyzes documentation for major crime investigations, maintains a database of criminal offenses and suspect information, and provides real-time intelligence through multiple communication methods, including police radio. Other work may be required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP), with career progression opportunities and salary incentives as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. The position is primarily scheduled for evening hours until a daywork position becomes available. Various shifts may include occasional weekends and on-call work. The role is classified as Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, as well as alcohol testing. Use of illegal drugs or medical marijuana is prohibited. Employees may not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. Work in high-security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy requires successfully passing a stringent criminal background check. Pre-employment requirements also include an FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification. Applicants must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents eligible for naturalization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three years of experience in crime analysis and/or three years of police work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of law enforcement operations and terminology.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to read, comprehend, retain, and interpret information from police incident reports.
Excellent public speaking and oral presentation skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to interpret and analyze statistical information.
Familiarity with professional report designer software; Crystal Reports is preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification, as well as the more stringent criminal background check required for work in CJIS-governed high-security areas.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing; use of illegal drugs and medical marijuana is prohibited, and employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in intelligence, strategic intelligence, criminal justice, Data Science, or a related field.
Familiarity with Crystal Reports.

Responsibilities

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate data related to criminal activity and suspect identity.
Prepare and disseminate information.
Compile, analyze, and research documentation of major crime investigations.
Maintain a database of criminal offenses and suspect information.
Provide real-time intelligence through various modes of communication, including police radio.
Perform other work as required.