Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Looking to join state service and have a background in intelligence analysis?  If yes, check out the opportunity below!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, is recruiting four (4) Criminal Intelligence Analysts to join our team within the recently established Connecticut State Police, Office of Field Operations, Intelligence & Operations Unit (IOU) based out of DESPP Headquarters in Middletown, Connecticut.

These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday dayshift assignments, with the possibility of working overtime, weekends and holidays based on the needs of the agency.  The positions may also require occasional travel but will be based out of DESPP Headquarters and/or geographically located amongst Western/Central/Eastern District locations, based on needs of the agency. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: 

• A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.
• Sick, vacation, personal leave, plus 13 paid holidays.
• Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
• We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

In addition to the above you'll also have the opportunity to: 

• Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
• Engage in a rewarding career.
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success.
• Make a difference in the public sector.
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live!  Learn more about Connecticut here.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Criminal Intelligence Analyst is a crucial role to the recently established Intelligence & Operations Unit (IOU). Incumbents in these positions will apply research methods to collect, examine, analyze, and validate data in support of emerging and ongoing criminal investigations, threat assessments, tactical preparations, strategic planning for critical incident response, and monitoring to uphold public safety and homeland security. 

The basic purpose of the Criminal Intelligence Analyst(s) role is to support State Police Investigators and related public safety and security operations via research, analysis, monitoring, coordination, exchange, control, and dissemination of intelligence. Some key responsibilities of the Criminal Intelligence Analyst include: 

• Preparing actionable intelligence products such as case files, reports, advisories, and bulletins for law enforcement and public safety/security operations;
• Conducting briefings and make presentations for stakeholders within the law enforcement community;
• Supporting active law enforcement investigations;
• Monitoring activity in public safety and security operations centers to process incoming information from multiple sources; collect, classify, and route the information;
• Performing research in secure and open-source databases and information systems;
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, draw conclusions, and present research outcomes;
• Providing valuable intelligence analysis support to public safety and homeland security officials (CTIC Fusion Center) and employees who are engaged in development of actionable intelligence products and related public safety and security activities and operations.

Please see EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section below for more information.

ABOUT DESPP

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

ABOUT THE INTELLIGENCE & OPERATIONS UNIT

The Intelligence & Operations Unit (IOU) is composed of both sworn and civilian members of service within the DESPP: Division of State Police, with a mission of collecting, collating, analyzing, and disseminating actionable intelligence to support law enforcement operations, enhance situational awareness and officer safety, and produce investigatory leads for members in the field. 

The Intelligence & Operations Unit (IOU) leverages technology and resources through an Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) model, integrating with real-time crime centers as well as the state’s dedicated Fusion Center, the Connecticut Intelligence Center (CTIC), for enhanced collaboration in analysis of the criminal activity and threat picture for the state.

Through the procurement of technology driven assets, utilization of databases containing commercial holdings and those exclusive to law enforcement, and cultivation of relationships within the law enforcement intelligence community, the Intelligence & Operations Unit (IOU) will serve to support the Connecticut State Police, municipal law enforcement agencies throughout Connecticut, and outside law enforcement agencies to uphold the mission of protecting the State of Connecticut, its residents and visitors.