INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR, Sheriff's Office

About the Role

The Intelligence Director assists with the daily functions of the Sheriff’s Office by engaging command staff, elected officials, and relevant agency heads in the analysis and dissemination of intelligence products based on information obtained from law enforcement agencies, intelligence sources, and open reporting. The incumbent provides oversight to intelligence personnel and facilitates integrated intelligence‑sharing capabilities to communicate accurate, timely, and actionable information that informs local, regional, and national crime trends and supports employee and facility security, criminal investigations, and prosecution. The position establishes intelligence collection priorities based on emerging crime trends, threats, operational needs, and community concerns, and oversees the intelligence cycle from planning and collection through analysis, dissemination, and evaluation. It also evaluates and advises on live, online, and emerging threats to elected officials, government entities, and high‑profile events.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the work of Intel personnel embedded offsite with a regional fusion center or task forces and provides oversight of intelligence analysts, technical personnel, and other assigned intel staff.
• Directs daily intelligence workflow, establishes priorities, and assigns tasks based on command priorities, emerging threats, active operational needs, and regional crime trends.
• Reviews and approves Intel products for internal and external dissemination.
• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts all internal and external training for users of the TCSO inmate communications system (“Smart Com”), AI‑based analytical platforms, open‑source intelligence tools, license‑plate reader networks, and other emerging technology consistent with applicable laws, policies, and operational requirements.
• Coordinates intelligence sharing with local, regional, state, and federal partners.
• Develops and implements training programs related to TCSO Intel collection to enhance the analytical, technological, and intelligence‑gathering capabilities of intel personnel and authorized users.
• Works with legal counsel and County personnel to address public records, investigative, and sensitive law‑enforcement information related to evidentiary issues.
• Provides oversight for the creation, logistics, and management of the county‑wide quarterly Intelligence Forum, comprised of Tarrant County law‑enforcement agencies.
• Monitors live events and public response based on assessed level of threat risk.
• Represents TCSO on the advisory board being created to assist with the regionalizing of Ft. Worth PD’s Real‑Time Crime Center or other intelligence‑driven partnerships.
• Briefs command staff and operational personnel on intelligence assessments, emerging threats, and crime trends to mitigate threat risks.
• Initiates and oversees the de‑confliction and dissemination of operational intel to law‑enforcement agencies at both the state and interstate levels.
• Develops and oversees the division budget for intelligence technology, software, equipment, training, and other operational needs.
• Coordinates with the division chief and command staff to develop and implement policy related to the Intelligence unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organization and workload‑prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to evaluate and communicate complex intelligence and investigative information.
• Ability to identify crime trends, patterns, relationships, and emerging threats using analytical tools and intelligence resources.
• Ability to manage and enter data into budget and inventory spreadsheets.
• Supervision and leadership skills for intelligence, analytical, and technical personnel.
• Ability to utilize and train others in online law‑enforcement, open‑source intelligence, and social‑media platforms, with strong knowledge of intelligence databases, platforms, and emerging intel capabilities.
• Knowledge of public relations and the ability to learn County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of all Federal, State, and Local employment laws.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Criminal Justice, Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Seven (7) full‑time years of experience in the intelligence field, related law‑enforcement, government or military, or closely related experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain a Texas driver’s license or obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Preference given to licensed peace officers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lb.

To be considered, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. All sections of the application—including Education (type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses—must be fully completed. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during onboarding. Tarrant County will conduct background checks that may include criminal history, credit reports, motor‑vehicle records, employment records, and educational verification. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment; each case is considered individually.