Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree*,

OR

Associate’s degree* and two years of related experience**,

OR

Four years of related experience** in intelligence analysis for a governmental entity.


*Preference may be given to the following or closely related fields: psychology, criminology/criminal justice, law, sociology, geography, geographic information systems, military studies, mathematics, telecommunications, chemistry, language (various), global studies, history, or intelligence studies.

**Experience is defined as: Critical data or intelligence analysis, including opensource intelligence research with preparation and presentation of intelligence reports and briefings for an organization in the military, private or public sector; conduct of homeland security, terrorism or counter terrorism analysis and assessments in a law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security organization.

Duties Description The New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) serves as a central repository for numerous intelligence databases currently being used by the New York State Police and other local law enforcement agencies across the State. The NYSIC is a twenty-four hour, seven-day a week operation which may entail working all shifts with varying pass days, including HOLIDAYS and WEEKENDS. The goals of this facility are to provide for “one stop shopping” for criminal intelligence data that are currently stored in a multitude of automated files, improve and strengthen the NYSIC’s intelligence program, and protect the state against future terrorist attacks.

The State Police Intelligence Analyst 1 will analyze and collect various types of information, intelligence, and data received by the New York State Police at the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) related to counterterrorism and criminal activity.

DUTIES

Monitors, collects, and analyzes opensource information, raw crime-related data, and intelligence information using a variety of analytical tools and techniques.

Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and correlates criminal intelligence information to determine source reliability, accuracy, and integrity. Distinguishes patterns and trends from disparate pieces of information and intelligence.

Works as part of a team providing investigative support for criminal and terrorism investigations.

Follows all procedures related to the proper handling of sensitive law enforcement information.

Uses software tools to analyze data and data sources to benefit law enforcement investigations.

Tests and validates computer hardware, software, and analytical tools using established procedures.

Collects and disseminates intelligence data, and shares those data resources.

Conducts peer review of other State Police Intelligence Analyst’s analysis and findings.

Composes descriptive intelligence reports using analytical techniques and methods that document research, analysis, and tools utilized in investigative support and intelligence analysis.

Serves as a liaison with internal and external groups and individuals to provide analytical assistance.

Responds to major criminal investigations by providing information sharing support to federal, State, local and tribal agencies.

Provides oral and written briefings on current criminal threat environments and other topics as requested.

Organizes and maintains sensitive, and opensource case data, databases, and files.

Testifies in courtroom proceedings as required.

Completes computer hardware, software, and electronic research to locate information and data that can be utilized to further the investigation process.

Reviews current best practices and attends seminars, courses, or professional meetings to stay abreast of developments within the fields of intelligence and crime analysis. Attends meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars to advance knowledge.

Additional Comments Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.

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