Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Major Crimes Division

Posting Date

07/05/24

Application Deadline

07/23/24

Pay Range

Min

• 1st Quartile

• Mid

• Max

$58,000.00- $65,878.40 - $73,756.80 - $89,500.00

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

The Criminal Intelligence Analyst provides strategic, tactical and operational investigative intelligence and crime analysis as part of the Major Crimes Division within the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). This position provides support to numerous investigative and operational units by analyzing data/events for relevant factors, forecasting occurrences and trends, and assisting with criminal investigations as needed.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month

• Holidays

• 10/year + 1 personal day

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)

• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively

• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.

• Access to free County gyms

• Learn more at Benefits Overview

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Crime and Intelligence Analysis, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in investigative research and crime analysis which includes statistical and analytical research using internal data, criminal justice systems, public records databases, and/or open sources to conduct research for criminal-justice purposes with (2) years of full-time employment in a criminal justice agency.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or criminal justice job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis (i.e.

• Master's degree can be substituted for 1 year of experience).

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.

• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.

• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Four (4) years of comprehensive experience in crime analysis and criminal investigations compiling data, analyzing, and verifying findings, and writing reports relevant to law enforcement.

• Experience in law enforcement, intelligence, or prosecutorial environments.

• Knowledge and experience in internet crimes against children (ICAC), child sexual exploitation, sexual assaults, violent crimes, and/or mobile device forensics.

• Experience building and/or executing training for analysts or other law enforcement personnel.

• Active member of professional analytical associations.

• Advanced proficiency in current computer software used for intelligence data collection, analyzing, processing and retention, including SQL, ESRI Arc GIS applications, i2 Analysts Notebook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, relational database design, and Open-Source investigation techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

• Analyzes, evaluates, and correlates criminal intelligence information from multiple sources to develop new investigative leads and links between individual criminals and criminal organizations; distinguishes patterns/trends.

• Manages criminal intelligence and investigative data from law enforcement investigative bodies; correlates incoming new data with existing data in law enforcement databases and Investigative Reports (IRs).

• Prepares and documents analytical findings in investigative reports.

• Uses investigative and analytical tools, graphics, and relevant software applications to produce reports, presentations, prosecutorial documents, and special projects.

• Testifies in criminal prosecutions as required.

• Query Division reports to proactively identify crime patterns and trends for potential strategic, investigative, and/or administrative action.

• Conducts technical analysis and prepares link analysis, timeline charts, and Call Detail Record (CDR) analysis using various intelligence/investigative software applications.

• Performs complex statistical and analytical research including random sampling and correlation and regression analysis; generates reports based on research and provides follow-up on the results.

• Gathers and analyzes crime data to determine crime trends, suspect-crime correlations, target suspect profiles and crime forecasting utilizing various software applications.

• Researches and evaluates criminal intelligence information to determine source reliability, content, validity, and potential truthfulness using various resources (e.g., criminal intelligence databases, criminal records, witness reports, evidence, telephone calls, interviews).

• Coordinates with case agents on criminal investigations and ongoing operations.

• Participates in multi-agency task force investigations, work groups, or committees to provide analytical assistance to meet the objectives of MCSO and other law enforcement agencies.

• Creates and prepares various documents in support of investigations and operations (e.g., investigative reports, maps, crime analysis products, memos, official letters, bulletins); disseminates information to MCSO or other requesting law enforcement agencies.

• Acts as a liaison between MCSO and other prosecuting agencies to facilitate the exchange of information to benefit progress of ongoing criminal investigations.

• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics for the Division. Quality check results via manual queries and cross-checking against internal reports.

• Completes other duties or projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Major Crimes Division

• Cyber Crime / SVU - "Embedded" Intel Analyst Specific Job Tasks:

• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for investigative activities, conferences, and training.

• Provide support in advance of and during physical search warrants to include pre-operational information gathering and assisting on-scene as part of a search team and/or scribe.

• Ability to work on-call schedule, to include in-office response during non-traditional hours.

• Review NCMEC CyberTipline reports for case deconfliction and information gathering; serve as liaison between MCSO and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for resources and training.

• Vet incoming tips referred by other units and agencies to determine validity of information provided.

• Assist other divisions, such as Major Crimes

• Homicide and General Crimes

• Missing Persons, with time-sensitive intelligence support and topic-specific guidance and resources.

• Process and analyze search warrant returns (ex: call records, financial, and/or social media) for details including subscriber information, location data, communication logs, and date/time/location information for Division investigations.

• Deliver on-demand analytical and administrative support during critical incidents, such as the AZ Child Abduction and Response Team (AZCART) call outs.

• Maintain subject matter expertise on criminal intelligence analysis techniques, cybercrimes, mobile device forensics, internet crimes against children, sexual assaults, and similar crimes through training, networking, and on-going case work.

• Create and deliver presentations for law enforcement or prosecution personnel briefings, court testimony, internal and external training, and/or public prevention - internet safety events.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. Tasks include driving a vehicle, and require accuracy, decision making, and teamwork with frequently high workload volume. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

Working Conditions

Work is performed:

• Indoors

• Frequently outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees, rarely below 40 degrees

• Conditions may rarely include smoke/dust, wet/damp area, confined area, stairs or ladders, dim lighting, bright lighting

Physical environment:

• Sitting, standing, walking

• Driving a vehicle

• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading

• Distinguishing colors

• Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting

• Climbing, crouching, balancing

• Precise dexterity

• Lifting floor to waist fifteen (15) lbs.

• Lifting waist to shoulder fifteen (15) lbs.

• Lifting shoulder to overhead fifteen (15) lbs.

• Carrying ten (10) lbs. a distance of 50 feet

Social environment:

• High volume of work

• Accuracy

• Decision making

• Concentration/vigilance

• Teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others

• Conditions frequently include traumatic subject matter, time pressures, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled or frequently changing tasks, overtime/rotating shifts

• Conditions may rarely include emergencies, dangerous environment, interruptions, isolation, public contact

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Criminal intelligence files, complex criminal investigations, criminal organizations, and extremist groups.

• Computer systems, networks, and other technical knowledge related to criminal investigations and crime analysis.

• Analytical techniques used by the intelligence community in research and investigation and analytical practices in the acquisition, verification, and dissemination of investigative and crime analysis information.

• Federal and State laws, policies and procedures governing the collection, use, security, retention and dissemination of intelligence/investigative data.

Skill in

• Comprehending and interpreting complex technical and analytical information and developing logical conclusions.

• Querying, extracting, and transforming large data sets for use in investigations and analytics using basic programming, query languages, and other advanced methods.

• Handling a wide range of investigative and analytical related tasks in a fluid, law enforcement environment.

• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks under time pressures.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats for diverse audiences.

• Apply a high level of technical proficiency to report writing.

• Work independently with minimal guidance.

• Exercise strong critical thinking skills with sound judgment in decision-making.

• Establish and maintain successful working relationships with varied groups including Office personnel, command staff, and other governmental agencies.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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