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Intelligence Analyst Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PAFull-time$50–75K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–75K/yr
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CLEAN CertificationTop Secret clearance

Job overview

The Pennsylvania State Police is hiring an Intelligence Analyst Trainee to support criminal investigations and public safety. The trainee researches and organizes intelligence data, assists investigators with reports and analysis, evaluates tips, coordinates information sharing with partner agencies, and supports incident planning and emergency response. The role provides training with experienced analysts and is full-time, with rotating shifts that include holidays and weekends; telework is not available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Information ResearchData AnalysisTip EvaluationInformation SharingIncident Planning

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or 60 CreditsBachelor's in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, or CriminologyFBI Top Secret Security ClearanceCLEAN CertificationBackground InvestigationCJIS ComplianceCriminal Justice Agency InternshipPACIC Analyst Tutorial

Full job description

Salary $49,948.00 - $75,298.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-54607 Department Pennsylvania State Police Division SP Analytical Intlgnce Sect Opening Date 07/23/2026 Closing Date 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 70803 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union FOP - Lodge #92 Bargaining Unit G4 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00208282 Bureau / Division Bureau of Criminal Investigation / Analytical Intelligence Section Worksite Address 1800 Elmerton Avenue City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Are you ready to begin a career where your curiosity and drive help support vital intelligence work across Pennsylvania? As an Intelligence Analyst Trainee with the Pennsylvania State Police, you will build essential skills that support criminal investigations and public safety. You will train with experienced analysts who guide you through the intelligence cycle step by step. This role offers a strong foundation for a meaningful and lasting career in law enforcement support. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role introduces you to the core responsibilities of analyzing information, supporting investigations, and helping maintain statewide security efforts. You will gain experience in gathering data, assisting investigators, and preparing intelligence materials that support law enforcement activities. As an Intelligence Analyst Trainee, you will perform the following duties: 1. Information Research: Conduct research using computer systems to organize and categorize intelligence data 2. Investigative Support: Work with investigators to review, analyze, and share reports related to security matters 3. Data Analysis: Examine criminal intelligence information to help develop leads for ongoing investigations 4. Tip Evaluation: Assess the accuracy of incoming tips and identify which agency should receive the information 5. Agency Coordination: Maintain communication with analysts in partner agencies to support information sharing 6. Operational Assistance: Provide planning support for incidents, alerts, and emergency response activities Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 40 hours per week 2. Work hours: Rotating shifts, including holiday and weekends. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:**Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,948.00 (before taxes). 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. A bachelor's degree; or 2. An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 60 college credits. 3. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Additional Requirements: 1. You must possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, intelligence studies, or criminology. 2. This position requires possession of a Top Secret Security Clearance issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or attainment of this clearance during the probationary period, and continual maintenance of this clearance during employment in the position. Failure to obtain and maintain FBI Top Secret Security C earance will result in the employee's removal from the position. Removal may result in the termination of employment if other placement options are not available. 3. You must obtain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job. 4. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): 1. Internship experience with a criminal justice agency 2. Completion of a Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PACIC) Analyst Tutorial within the last year Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 704 open Intelligence Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–75K/yr
  • US median$90–150K/yr523 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $63K, is 47% below the US median midpoint ($119K) — in the lowest quarter of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 704 open Intelligence Analyst jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (585 postings).
Education
215 of the 704 open Intelligence Analyst jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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