Job Description
Announcement Number: 48933 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/23/2024 Close Date: 09/30/2024 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 2 Days 18 Hrs 49 Mins
The Position
Intelligence Analysts within the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Investigations Division use the intelligence cycle to include planning, collecting, processing, analyzing, and disseminating criminal and terrorist intelligence within the Nevada Threat Analysis Center (NTAC) area of responsibility in an effort to deter, detect, prevent, and/or mitigate terrorism, criminal activity, and other public safety hazards. The NTAC is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognized State Fusion Center for Nevada.
Under general supervision, incumbents continue to receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the continuing training level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon attainment of the required certification, meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. The Department of Public Safety is recruiting for an Intelligence Analyst within the Department of Investigations Division. The Intelligence Analyst will collect information, conduct analysis, create written and other technical products, and disseminate actionable intelligence and other terrorism, criminal activity, and/or public safety hazard information to and from Nevada State Police personnel, as well as federal, State, local, tribal, territorial (FSLTT), and private sector partners; create and disseminate real-time alerts, current situational awareness products, and finished intelligence products; prepare complex analytical reports and contribute to various regional, statewide, and local threat assessments; develop tactical and strategic recommendations concerning operational deployments and investigations based on identified patterns and trends. The incumbent will provide analytical support in criminal or terrorism investigation cases; conduct multiple types of analysis including but not limited to tactical, operational, strategic, call detail record, electronic device, social media, link charts, timelines, financial, and geospatial to develop criminal and terrorism information and intelligence for law enforcement investigations; may testify in court proceedings pertaining to analytical or related support in criminal cases; prepare and conduct briefings on threats to inform law enforcement, homeland security decision makers, and private sector partners.
The Intelligence Analyst will communicate information and intelligence; respond to requests for information; provide feedback to supervisory staff; provide briefings, presentations, and/or training to customers and partners. The Intelligence Analyst will identify potential patterns and trends associated with terrorism and criminal intelligence information; retain information of tactical and strategic importance; develop and maintain a reference library regarding general patterns, trends, and scopes of criminal factions; maintain awareness of the national, State, and local threat environment and related vulnerabilities; assist in identifying criminal intelligence gaps and information needs; promote and support efforts to counter terrorism, criminal activity, and other public safety hazards. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience collecting, researching, developing federal, State, local, tribal, territorial (FSLTT) and private sector analytical products, and supporting FSLTT investigations; OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in intelligence studies, cyber security, digital forensics, geographic information systems, computer information systems, public or business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, or a closely related field and two years of professional experience as described above; OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in intelligence studies, cyber security, digital forensics, geographic information systems, computer information systems, public or business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, or related field and one year professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Intelligence Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Some positions may require applicants to attach a copy of their college or university transcripts indicating the required credits at the time of application. Some positions are required to be on call, call-out, or call-back. Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment. Some positions require statewide travel. Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Special Requirements Positions require a pre-employment criminal history and background check and fingerprinting. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Must attend a minimum of 20 hours annually of analytical related training on topics relevant to the Standing Information Needs of the NTAC and/or common competencies for Intelligence Analysts as identified by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and DHS. Must begin annual training within six months of appointment. Intelligence Analyst I and II positions must start the process of obtaining DHS National Security Secret level clearance within a year of appointment. Incumbents must obtain and maintain as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Please describe your experience formulating and conducting research; collating, organizing, and analyzing information; and creating reports and presenting findings related to intelligence products.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
