Intelligence Analyst

This is professional and technical work conducting detailed research and analysis of confidential intelligence and investigative information relating to criminal activity to assist and enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement. Work may include investigating confidential intelligence information such as financial transactions and related business records; compiling, analyzing and disseminating criminal activity information (in the form of bulletins, intelligence reports, etc.); coordinating the exchange of interstate and intrastate information pertaining to criminal activity, syndicated criminal movement and terrorism related incidents; and preparing written reports requiring thorough analysis and evaluation of intelligence and investigative information. Work requires intricate knowledge of social media; usage of multiple law enforcement databases; the collection of data from other government sources; and the ability to manipulate large quantities of raw data via spreadsheets or database creation. Work includes providing information to assist operations personnel in the identification of specific crime problems (crime patterns/sprees/series) and suspect leads; forecasting future crime occurrences; developing target profile analyses; furnishing support data to community policing and crime prevention programs; and providing data to support departmental planning activities, deployment planning, resource allocation, and budgeting activities. Work also involves examining existing incident characteristics; identifying modus operandi; and identifying pre-incident indicators and characteristics. Work demands a high level of personal and professional integrity and tenacity to perform complex analysis that assists sensitive and often urgent investigations. A selected applicant must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. Critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize job duties throughout the workday are required.

Salary: $54,186 - $85,294

Close Date: 04-10-2024 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or a related field.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Be able to organize, communicate and present clear, concise, and factual oral and written reports and recommendations.

• Have considerable knowledge of data research methods, concepts, techniques, principles, and practices.

• Have considerable knowledge of techniques of crime analysis, intelligence gathering, basic statistical methods/techniques and research methodology used in data collection and report presentation.

• Be proficient in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and GIS applications (such as ESRI, ArcView, Autodesk MapGuide, Microsoft MapPoint, and Google Maps).

• Have basic video editing skills with experience in Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, or any other comparable video editing programs.

• Have knowledge of video file codecs, exports, and conversions that can be used by a wide range of mediums, such as the news media and social media.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Are a FDLE Certified Law Enforcement Analyst.

• Are a IACA Certified Analyst Law Enforcement Analyst.

• Possess a LEAF (Law Enforcement Analyst Foundational) Certification.

• Have prior work experience in crime analysis with a law enforcement agency.

Minimum Qualification: Applicants must meet selection standards for civilians working in the Police Department, including polygraph and background check. Please refer to the St. Petersburg Police Department Website for selection standards and screening process details: Selection Standards: https://police.stpete.org/employmentTelecommunicator/documents/application-process-non-sworn.pdf

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.