Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the use of critical thinking and ability to analyze information, provide judgments and make recommendations to support decision-makers mitigating imminent or long-term threats to the public. This position provides analytic support to criminal investigations, homeland security and intelligence operations through the collection, collation, evaluation, reporting and courtroom testimony to analytic functions and findings in criminal cases. The position coordinates large-scale, multi-jurisdictional research and analysis projects through collaboration with law enforcement, government and private entities culminating in written strategic products accurately identifying trends, threats, and proposed mitigation strategies.  

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Analyze cell phone call detail records, cell site locations, hard drives, and other digital media and GPS-enabled devices for use in forensic examinations, extraction reports, criminal investigations, and intelligence activities, and appear as a witness in court proceedings, when necessary.

• Assist in the research and development of new investigative and analytical programs designed to aid investigative and intelligence activities.

• Assess information received or produced and propose information security levels to protect the privacy of individuals and to ensure sensitive information is only disseminated to those with a right and need to know the information contained within the product.

• Brief the agency’s chief executive officer, staff and state leaders on threats and potential response strategies.

• Collect and analyze data to develop intelligence related to criminal threats and trends; communicate findings and recommendations through memos, detailed reports, and briefings.

• Conduct background investigation related activities and research, document analytical actions and findings.

• Conduct work assignments with tact and discretion; exercise professional judgement when interpreting and applying rules for policies related to work products.

• Disseminate intelligence products for use by both law enforcement and private sector communities in accordance with policy, state and federal statutes and the code of federal regulations.

• Inform law enforcement and public safety officials on current trends and emerging threats.

• Interpret investigative information, extrapolate data, make decisions concerning relevance and value to criminal investigations and provide relevant findings to investigators and/or prosecuting authorities in written reports, visual aids, charts, electronic media, and courtroom testimony.

• Lead and coordinate with law enforcement officials and/or local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement agencies in multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional information sharing initiatives to address criminal activity.

• Liaise with persons and entities within an assigned sector or area of responsibility to provide a collaborative environment for the exchange of intelligence information between the sector community or area of responsibility and law enforcement.

• Monitor the threat environment and provide analytic support to law enforcement agencies during crisis situations.

• Prepare reports and other products in support of criminal investigations and intelligence activities.

• Receive, process, and return requests for information from law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level, in accordance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

• Receive, evaluate, analyze, and disseminate urgent information that poses an immediate threat to life.

• Respond to major crimes to provide “on-scene” analytic support to include database searches, association charting, lead management, organizational planning, and support.

• Review, evaluate, and make decisions regarding the value of both tactical and strategic intelligence reports received from federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies and assess their impact on the threat environment.

• Support criminal investigations and intelligence activities by utilizing databases, networks, computer programs, all hazards, major events, natural and man-made, by leveraging resources to facilitate operations, identifying victims and suspects, to collect, collate, and coordinate information collection requirements and relevant information.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the basic level. Analysts are assigned basic responsibilities in training status designed to build analytical skills. Analysts learn about analytical tools and resources, intelligence gathering and retention guidelines, visual presentation techniques, and other basic skills to support intelligence activities. Level I analysts may also receive training related to critical thinking, analytical methods, and professional writing.

Education and Experience

(Level - II) Education and Experience requirements at this level include a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, crime and intelligence analysis, sociology, or a closely-related field of study; or an equivalent substitution of experience with a law enforcement agency or military law enforcement unit performing technical tasks (e.g., conducting research, reviewing information to identify and collect relevant information, creating reports, using computer systems and law enforcement databases to collect and analyze information specific to assigned task), plus two years of professional experience in conducting investigative case support or criminal intelligence analysis for a law enforcement agency.

( Level I) Education and Experience requirements at this level include a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, crime and intelligence analysis, sociology, or a closely-related field of study; or an equivalent substitution of experience with a law enforcement agency or military law enforcement unit performing technical tasks (e.g., conducting research, reviewing information to identify and collect relevant information, creating reports, using computer systems and law enforcement databases to collect and analyze information specific to assigned task).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of procedures and techniques of business communication; of spelling and punctuation; of computer programs and applications; of basic presentation skills; and of the tools and resources used to identify individuals, organizations, and other criminal enterprises.

Ability is required to collect and analyze data, recognize existing trends and emerging threats; and to organize and present findings clearly and concisely (both orally and in writing).

Special Requirements

Pursuant to DPS’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, no member or other employee who is assigned safety-sensitive job duties may use, consume, or be under the influence of marijuana (including any form of marijuana consumed by virtue of 63 O.S. §§ 420 et seq. or a medical or recreational marijuana program in another state) at any time, whether on duty or off duty. This position qualifies as a safety-sensitive position.

Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a thorough background investigation. Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames.

Any job offer will be conditioned on successfully completing this process as well as successfully qualifying for a minimum of a federal secret security clearance.  Any applicant having used marijuana (including any synthetics, waxes or oils), anabolic steroids, or a pharmaceutical controlled dangerous substance not prescribed to them within one year of January 1 of the application year will be disqualified and removed from the application process. Any applicant disqualified by this provision may re-apply after sufficient passage of time with no further use of the above listed substances.