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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Criminal Intelligence Analyst to support law enforcement and public safety operations through the collection, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of intelligence related to criminal activity. This role is essential for identifying patterns, trends, networks, and emerging threats that can assist investigators, operational teams, and decision-makers in preventing crime and responding effectively to incidents. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical thinking with attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
As a Criminal Intelligence Analyst, you will gather information from a wide range of sources, including police reports, surveillance records, databases, open-source intelligence, digital evidence, and interagency communications. You will assess the reliability and relevance of information, connect fragmented data points, and produce actionable intelligence products such as threat assessments, link charts, timelines, profiles, and strategic reports. Your work will help uncover criminal associations, support case development, and provide insight into organized crime, financial crime, cyber-enabled offenses, trafficking, violent crime, and other public safety concerns.
You will work closely with investigators, detectives, intelligence units, prosecutors, and external partner agencies to ensure intelligence is timely, accurate, and operationally useful. Success in this position requires the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, often under tight deadlines. You should be comfortable using analytical software, geographic mapping tools, spreadsheets, and case management systems to organize and interpret large volumes of information.
In addition to operational support, this role may contribute to strategic intelligence by identifying long-term crime trends, high-risk locations, repeat offenders, and emerging methods used by criminal groups. You may also assist in preparing briefing materials, supporting warrant applications, maintaining intelligence records, and ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and procedural standards governing intelligence work.
The strongest candidates will demonstrate integrity, discretion, and a commitment to objective analysis. Experience in law enforcement, intelligence analysis, criminology, data analysis, or a related field is highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who wants to make a meaningful impact on community safety by transforming complex information into clear, actionable insight that supports prevention, investigation, and enforcement efforts.
Responsibilities
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- Identify patterns, trends, associations, and threats related to criminal activity.
- Prepare intelligence reports, briefings, charts, and analytical summaries for investigators and leadership.
- Support active investigations by developing timelines, link analyses, and subject profiles.
- Maintain intelligence databases and ensure records are accurate, current, and properly classified.
- Collaborate with law enforcement units and partner agencies to share relevant intelligence.
- Evaluate source credibility and validate information before dissemination.
- Monitor emerging crime trends and provide strategic assessments to support prevention efforts.
Requirements
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- Experience in intelligence analysis, law enforcement support, investigations, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, analytical software, and reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of intelligence cycle principles, criminal networks, and investigative processes.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have analyzing criminal or investigative data?
- How do you assess the reliability and credibility of intelligence sources?
- Which analytical tools or software have you used in previous roles?
- Can you describe a time when your analysis supported an investigation or operational decision?
- How do you organize large volumes of complex or incomplete information?
- What steps do you take to protect confidential and sensitive data?
- How do you communicate analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders?
- Are you familiar with link analysis, geospatial analysis, or threat assessment methods?
