Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Overview

Perform advanced duties in researching and analyzing criminal activities and reports for a law enforcement agency.

Note: Depending on assigned responsibilities, employees may perform some or all of the duties below.

Analyze Uniform Crime Report information and prepare reports of crime trends that includes maps, charts, graphs, and statistical information to keep management and law enforcement personnel apprized of current crime trends.
Develop and maintain crime Geographic Information System (GIS) databases to create criminal activity tracking maps.
Analyze internal and external intelligence reports for applicability to law enforcement operations.
Function as the principal analyst for an investigative division or district by collecting and summarizing data related to criminal activity operations.
Develop and update computerized crime data files to maintain current information on possible suspects, organized criminals, subversive organizations, and known career criminals.
Prepare and disseminate current criminal intelligence reports to provide internal staff and other agencies with up-to-date information.
Perform other related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of current principles, practices, and procedures used in crime research and analysis.
Considerable knowledge of research methods and crime analysis techniques.
Considerable knowledge of the Uniformed Crime Reporting System.
Considerable knowledge of computer software, particularly GIS/Mapping software and its application to criminal intelligence analysis.
Working knowledge of the principles of law enforcement administration and crime prevention.
Working knowledge of criminology theory and practices.
Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with coworkers, supervisor, command staff, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability to maintain work related records.
Ability to prepare and present reports.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to use a computer and related software.

A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
Five years of experience gathering and analyzing criminal activity data in a public law enforcement agency or department.

An associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a major in a behavioral or social science, criminal justice, mathematics, statistics, or business administration.
Four years of experience gathering and analyzing criminal activity data in a public law enforcement agency or department.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a major in a behavioral or social science, criminal justice, mathematics, statistics, public, or business administration.
Two years of experience gathering and analyzing criminal activity data in a public law enforcement agency or department.

A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a behavioral or social science, criminal justice, mathematics, statistics, public, or business administration field.
One year of experience gathering and analyzing criminal activity data in a public law enforcement agency or department.

Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck. Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff’s Office must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or neutral covering.
No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
No illegal drug use within the past 36 months. No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
No felony convictions within lifetime.
No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening.

Last updated: 3/31/2024