Criminal Intelligence Analyst

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Work Hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. General DescriptionJoin Criminal Investigation as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst (CIA). This position, under limited supervision, performs senior-level criminal intelligence research and analysis work. CIA II, work involves collecting, reviewing, and evaluating complex criminal intelligence data; identifying patterns, trends, and investigative leads; and preparing analytical products to support ongoing investigations and operational planning. Duties include accessing and validating data from multiple law-enforcement databases, compiling intelligence summaries and reports, and coordinating analytical findings with investigators and partner agencies.CIA III, work involves independently collecting, evaluating, and synthesizing complex criminal intelligence data; identifying significant patterns, trends, and threats; and producing high-level analytical products to support major investigations and strategic decision-making. Duties include overseeing the development and refinement of analytical methods, directing the preparation of intelligence reports, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of intelligence operations. Serves as a primary analytical resource for investigators and leadership, and coordinates with state, federal, and multi-jurisdictional partners on intelligence matters.Candidates may be hired at one of two levels depending on qualifications and experience. CIA II - $6,166.66 - $6,583.33CIA III - $7,083.33 - $7,583.33 Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.Experience in a law enforcement agency performing criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, police communications-telecommunications network operations or working in an agency performing tasks that require a high level of confidentiality.CIA II- 4 YearsCIA III- 6 YearsExperience with administrative duties and direct administrative support to an executive level director or senior manager.CIA II- 3 YearsCIA III- 5 YearsStrong customer service b ckground with intermediate experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.Experience using LEXIS/NEXIS, TLO, CLEAR, TXDPS-CJIS and TLETS. Preferred QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security/Intelligence Studies, or related field.Experience using all or any of the following databases to perform research: NCIC/TCIC, N-DEX, TWC, SOS, GOOGLE EARTH, TAX APPRAISAL WEB SITES, PACER, and FinCEN. SubstitutionsOne additional year of experience may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). Licenses and CertificationsCIA II: Currently holding a TLETS Certification or obtaining within 12 months of employment is required.CIA III: Must hold a TLETS Certification. Essential Job Duties:CIA IICore Analytical and Investigative SupportResearch, analyze, and summarize complex criminal intelligence data to support investigations.Coordinate analytical findings with investigators and partner agencies for case development.Conduct assessments of criminal activity, threats, and vulnerabilities.Compile, review, and contribute to quality assurance of intelligence summaries, bulletins, and reports.Access external law-enforcement databases to identify subjects and validate investigative information. Information Management and Quality ControlRespond to investigator inquiries and gather, verify, and enter data into intelligence databases.Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data used for investigative queries.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive intelligence. Interagency Coordination and Professional DevelopmentParticipate in workshops and seminars on intelligence-gathering and analytical techniques.Serve as a point of contact with analysts in other agencies during routine coordination.Support information-sharing efforts with task forces and partner agencies. CIA