STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Intelligence Analyst

Recruitment #230109-8557AR-001

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Introduction

Are you looking to grow your career in criminal intelligence and information analysis? If so, we encourage you to explore this opportunity to serve the State of Connecticut!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), has an exciting opportunity for an Intelligence Analyst (Fusion Center Analyst) in the Crime Information Division at the Division of Scientific Services (DSS).

POSITION DETAILS

  • Durational Position*
  • Full time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift, Monday - Friday
  • Located in Meriden, CT

The Intelligence Analyst will perform a full range of tasks in the evaluation and analysis of criminal information and intelligence.

The Intelligence Analyst will compile forensic results from an intelligence database and work with the Crime Information Division to distribute the information to law enforcement linked by the forensic intelligence. The FCA will work closely with law enforcement to take situational information from the crime scene that when coupled with the NIBIN and other forensic intelligence can provide strong leads for investigators.

*Please note: The selected candidate will be placed in this position under a durational appointment approximately through June 30, 2023. Benefits and leaves will be subject to the Connecticut General Statutes. A successful candidate in a durational role will gain valuable professional experience but will be required to apply to any permanent positions after the durational period, if interested in continuing state service.

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Selection Plan

This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.

TO APPLY

  • Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
  • Please ensure that your application and professional experience is thorough and complete. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

  • Current State Employees: Two (2) most recent performance evaluations, Cover Letter, and a completed CT-HR-13 form.
  • Non-State Employees: Two (2) professional references contact information, Cover letter, and a completed CT-HR-13 form.

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in the selection process.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Rivera, Human Resources Specialist – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the evaluation and analysis of criminal/terrorism information and intelligence.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs duties and responsibilities related to forensic intelligence for DSS;
  • Collects, integrates, evaluates, analyzes, and disseminates as appropriate intelligence data such as: all associated forensic information including CODIS (DNA) database and AFIS (fingerprint) leads/hits;
  • Coordinates the exchange of interstate and intrastate information pertaining to criminal activity and criminal movement;
  • Collects, rapidly analyzes, and disseminates as appropriate information on criminal activities to support law enforcement criminal investigations;
  • Establishes links between crimes that include identification of criminal history and criminal relationships to aid in making connections between members of criminal organizations;
  • Synthesizes input from multiple data streams to aid in criminal investigations;
  • Uses deductive and inductive reasoning to formulate recommendations;
  • Adheres to prevailing state and federal laws and policies regarding the handling of criminal offender record information and document classification markings including sensitive but unclassified and classified information;
  • Derives criminal/terrorism related intelligence through blending, analyzing and evaluating relevant horizontal and vertical sources;
  • Assists in developing and planning criminal/terrorism and intelligence data procedures;
  • Assists with formulation and dissemination of intelligence data;
  • Works with federal, state, municipal, military, tribal and private sector to obtain criminal/terrorism information and intelligence data;
  • Tracks local, state, national and international trends;
  • Collects, analyzes, and reports forensic and situational data associated with ballistic, DNA, or fingerprint system leads;
  • Collates message traffic and other communications and alerts unit leadership of developments and or significant changes applicable to assigned area;
  • Promotes the agency’s intelligence analysis units to relevant outside parties to encourage the exchange of criminal intelligence information between agencies;
  • Prepares and makes presentations on intelligence data, developments and findings;
  • Prepares comprehensive reports containing vetted intelligence data;
  • Provides expert testimony on forensic analysis;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of research methods and techniques; knowledge of the Criminal Intelligence systems operating policies; knowledge of the Law Enforcement Analytic Standards; knowledge of national/international criminal/terrorism data systems and cycle; knowledge of state and federal constitutional and statutory privacy and civil liberties provisions; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and forecast data; ability to understand and use computerized databases; ability to utilize federal database systems; ability to analyze data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in the collection, integration, evaluation and analysis of criminal/terrorism information and/or intelligence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training in may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Management, Law Enforcement, Political Science, Forensic Science or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing and completing tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
  • Experience in the interpretation and application of forensic laboratory results;
  • Experience in law enforcement or criminal law;
  • Experience tracking, preparing and presenting data;
  • Experience processing data for statistical analysis;
  • Experience evaluating data;
  • Experience writing technical reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. For a DEMHS or CSP position, must obtain a Department of Homeland Security Secret Security clearance within nine (9) months of appointment to class.
2. Incumbent in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to reference check and facts stated in application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made by the United States Department of Homeland Security and/or the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection before candidate is certified for appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.






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