Intelligence Analyst, (A262365-2), 209, Criminal Int. Acquisition

About the role

Conducts background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through direct computer access or personal contact with systems and organizations such as LexisNexis Accurint, Department of Public Safety, Customs and Border Protection, Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and all local law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates information, selects essential elements, and correlates new information with existing information.
• Conducts background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through direct computer access using systems such as LexisNexis Accurint, Department of Public Safety License Retrieval System, Gang Recognition websites, etc.
• Compiles information, analyzes findings, makes interpretations, and writes comprehensive reports based on this data.
• Determines criminal associations and patterns of criminal activity relating to organized crime, white collar crime, and major conspiracies.
• Prepares graphs, charts, tables, and other illustrative devices for visual presentation of data.
• Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly analytical reports on organized criminal activity; provides these reports to Laredo Police Department Administrators and various law enforcement agencies with strict confidentiality.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business, or related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in research methods or administrative experience that includes moderate knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel preferred).
• Experience in law enforcement is preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

Skills

• Ability to communicate in English by phone or in person in a group or in a one-to-one setting.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research findings and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and maintain liaison with the intelligence community at Federal, State, County, and Municipal levels to share information on criminal activities or suspected criminal under investigation.
• Ability to organize and present accurate information in a logical sequence.
• Ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, and other illustrative devices to assist informal presentations within the community or out of state conferences.
• Ability to work with computers and word processing software applications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees from other law enforcement agencies and City employees.

Work Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements: Position will have the following exposures: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Work Environment Locations: Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments: Office or similar indoor environment. Exposures: Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements: None.