Intelligence Analyst Trainee

About the role

This role introduces you to the core responsibilities of analyzing information, supporting investigations, and helping maintain statewide security efforts. You will gain experience in gathering data, assisting investigators, and preparing intelligence materials that support law enforcement activities.

Responsibilities

• Information Research: Conduct research using computer systems to organize and categorize intelligence data
• Investigative Support: Work with investigators to review, analyze, and share reports related to security matters
• Data Analysis: Examine criminal intelligence information to help develop leads for ongoing investigations
• Tip Evaluation: Assess the accuracy of incoming tips and identify which agency should receive the information
• Agency Coordination: Maintain communication with analysts in partner agencies to support information sharing
• Operational Assistance: Provide planning support for incidents, alerts, and emergency response activities

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 60 college credits. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Additional Requirements: You must possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, intelligence studies, or criminology. This position requires possession of a Top Secret Security Clearance issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or attainment of this clearance during the probationary period, and continual maintenance of this clearance during employment in the position. Failure to obtain and maintain FBI Top Secret Security Clearance will result in the employee's removal from the position.
• You must obtain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience with a criminal justice agency
• Completion of a Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PACIC) Analyst Tutorial within the last year

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours: Rotating shifts, including holiday and weekends
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position

Salary

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,948.00 (before taxes).

Workplace Information

• Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

How to Apply

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.