Criminal Intelligence Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Crime and Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• One (1) years of experience in crime and/or intelligence analysis and criminal investigations, compiling data, analyzing and verifying findings, and writing reports relevant to law enforcement or military.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Knowledge of Criminal intelligence files, complex criminal investigations, criminal organizations, and extremist groups.
• Knowledge of Computer systems, networks, and other technical knowledge related to criminal investigations and crime analysis.
• Knowledge of Analytical techniques used by the intelligence community in research and investigation and analytical practices in the acquisition, verification, and dissemination of investigative and crime analysis information.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, policies and procedures governing the collection, use, security, retention and dissemination of intelligence/investigative data.
• Skill in Comprehending and interpreting complex technical and analytical information and developing logical conclusions.
• Skill in Querying, extracting, and transforming large data sets for use in investigations and analytics using basic programming, query languages, and other advanced methods.
• Skill in Handling a wide range of investigative and analytical related tasks in a fluid, law enforcement environment.
• Skill in Planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks under time pressures.
• Ability to Communicate effectively in oral and written formats for diverse audiences.
• Ability to Apply a high level of technical proficiency to report writing.
• Ability to Work independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to Exercise strong critical thinking skills with sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to Establish and maintain successful working relationships with varied groups including Office personnel, command staff, and other governmental agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of comprehensive experience in crime/intelligence analysis and criminal investigations compiling data, analyzing and verifying findings, and writing reports relevant to law enforcement.
• Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or intelligence.
• Advanced proficiency in current computer software used for intelligence data collection, analyzing, processing and retention, including SQL, ESRI Arc GIS applications, i2 Analysts Notebook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, relational database design, and Open-Source investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, evaluates, and correlates criminal intelligence information from multiple sources to develop new investigative leads and links between individual criminals and criminal organizations; distinguishes patterns/trends.
• Manages criminal intelligence and investigative data from law enforcement investigative bodies; correlates incoming new data with existing data in law enforcement databases and Investigative Reports (IRs).
• Prepares and documents analytical findings in investigative reports.
• Uses investigative and analytical tools, graphics, and relevant software applications to produce reports, presentations, prosecutorial documents, and special projects.
• Testifies in criminal prosecutions as required.
• Conducts technical analysis and prepares link analysis, timeline charts, and Call Detail Record (CDR) analysis using various intelligence/investigative software applications.
• Performs complex statistical and analytical research including random sampling and correlation and regression analysis; generates reports based on research and provides follow-up on the results.
• Gathers and analyzes crime data to determine crime trends, suspect-crime correlations, target suspect profiles and crime forecasting utilizing various software applications.
• Researches and evaluates criminal intelligence information to determine source reliability, content, validity, and potential truthfulness using various resources (e.g., criminal intelligence databases, criminal records, witness reports, evidence, telephone calls, interviews).
• Coordinates with case agents on criminal investigations and ongoing operations.
• Participates in multi-agency task force investigations, work groups, or committees to provide analytical assistance to meet the objectives of MCSO and other law enforcement agencies.
• Creates and prepares various documents in support of investigations and operations (e.g., investigative reports, maps, crime analysis products, memos, official letters, bulletins); disseminates information to MCSO or other requesting law enforcement agencies.
• Acts as a liaison between MCSO and other prosecuting agencies to facilitate the exchange of information to benefit progress of ongoing criminal investigations.
• Completes other duties or projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.
• Access to free County gyms