Crime/Intelligence Analyst

SUMMARY This employee is part of the Analytical Division of the County Detective Bureau. The employee compiles, reviews and analyzes all types of information relating to criminal activity for dissemination to law enforcement personnel. He/she uses three types of crime analysis: tactical, strategic and administrative. This employee also studies the relationships between criminals, including organized crime activity. He/she works with law enforcement personnel and public sources to gather and interpret raw data, transcribe/review taped recordings, establish criminal profiles, chart crime patterns and determine the location and extent of criminal activity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Possess training, knowledge, and experience in the fields and disciplines of intelligence and analysis. Practice and operate through the Intelligence Cycle, or a variant of the fundamental principles and phases therein. Shall be able to work through the process both independently and as a collaborative unit. Technologically skilled with regards intelligence systems, resources, and capabilities to analyze complex data; must acquire the ability to adopt, embrace, and employ newly developed technologies in support of the Intelligence Unit's mission. Possess technical knowledge of electronic surveillance techniques including, but not limited to, the interception of wire, electronic, and oral interceptions, pen register and trap and trace devices, mobile communication tracking information, telecommunication identification interception device; and the ability to synthesize and analyze the data produced by each technique. Utilize multiple specialized analytical and intelligence systems; Local, State, and Federal databases; as well as open-source outlets and social media platforms. Perform telephone record analysis of call detail records and cell tower information through reporting, mapping, and link analysis to determine interrelationships and transactions involving criminal activity. Prepare oral, written and graphical presentations for operational output. Collect digital intelligence from mobile device forensics and upload forensic extractions into telecommunications databases for analysis and investigative overlap. Develop and maintain inter-agency communication with law enforcement and intelligence personnel and exchange information of mutual interest. Provide judgements and make recommendations to supervisory staff in order to advise decision-makers with approaches to mitigate or prevent threats and criminal activities. Develop threat assessments and time series analyses regarding crime patterns; Identify criminal groups, key individuals involved in organized criminal activity, their methods of operation, and the extent of the individual's criminal influence on its organized criminal group. Responsible for quality control of data entered into various intelligence databases in order to maintain the integrity of intelligence data received and/or disseminated; this includes ensuring all intelligence data is properly classified, stored, and handled in accordance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field, such as intelligence studies or homeland security. Ability to prioritize. Analytical ability. Charting. Communications skills, both oral and written. Data entry. Decision-making. Information gathering. Problem solving. Research. Analytical Crime Methodology: tactical, strategic and administrative. Knowledge of Criminal Justice System. Crime tracking/profiling. Data organization/dissemination. Departmental structure/mission. Office structure/mission. Organized crime. Successful completion of background and drug screening. PA Driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Created: 2024-11-02