Intelligence Analyst

This position performs technical, analytical, and administrative work in support of the Northwest Narcotics Task Force.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes specialized computer applications to gather and analyze criminal intelligence data
• Tracks department statistics and completes required reporting, such as Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and grants, according to guidelines
• Develops reports, charts, and other presentations based on the analysis of intelligence data
• Maintains a digital library of departmental evidentiary files, photographs, and audio records; provides copies to courts, attorneys, and the public following established policies and laws
• Administers the RISS Money Counter Network system for the Northwest Narcotics Task Force
• Assists law enforcement in obtaining pen registers, processing received information, and conducting analysis
• Utilizes Cellebrite software for data extraction and analysis to further investigations involving multiple agencies
• Validates intelligence data using open-source or confidential data sources
• Assists in maintaining custody, inventory control, and safeguards for all items of evidence
• Follows established laws, standards, and guidelines, including, but not limited to, chain of custody, evidence access requests, shipping and transporting procedures, and retention periods
• Maintains accurate documentation of all cases and intelligence
• Provides testimony in court regarding the evidence process and information provided
• Assists with record checks and general clerical duties as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

Requirements

• Associate degree in criminal justice, public administration, social science, computer science, business administration, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must obtain and maintain security certification from the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Work Environment

Work is intermittently performed in a windowless storage facility and off-site internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather, varying temperatures, and noxious fumes; use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required when handling items known or suspected to be harboring contamination from chemicals, bodily fluids, bio-hazardous materials, drugs, flammables, and otherwise unidentified contaminants. Transportation of evidence to regional centers may sporadically require travel to destinations within 250 miles of Williston.

Pay

Starting pay ranges from $25.98 to $28.71 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Williams County offers a generous benefit package including:

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts
• Term life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System