What You'll Be Doing

The Intelligence Analyst (IA) directly supports law enforcement, emergency services and homeland security customers by analyzing, identifying, creating, and sharing relevant and actionable intelligence information, assessments, briefings, and investigative support. The IA will play a critical role of the expansion of Wake County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence and Awareness Operations Center (IAOC). The IA is charged with reading, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating research findings, performing statistical analysis, analytical research, and link analysis for potential criminal activity and development of situational awareness. The IA will be familiar with designated law enforcement technology systems and other local, state or federal databases as well as be familiar with compiling data utilizing acceptable criminal intelligence analysis techniques. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships throughout the federal, state and local law enforcement, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The IA may work shifts of various lengths including days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the assignment and operational need of the Sheriff’s Office. Members of the Intelligence and Awareness Operations Center will have rotating on call hours.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate information from multiple sources and determine the importance and limitations of each piece of information
• Collect intelligence information on criminal, terrorist, environmental, public health, social, and other problems affecting the development of local and state human and physical resources and projects
• Compile knowledge of important local, national and international events that may have an impact on a given program area or investigation
• Analyze and interpret research findings and recommendations
• Organize and present accurate information in a logical sequence
• Perform basic statistical work, analytical research and link analysis
• Handle confidential information with a variety of official classifications
• Conduct intelligence analysis and prepare investigative reports and analytical charts or graphs which may display patterns, events, identities or activities of criminal groups and individuals
• Serve as a liaison with the intelligence community at federal, state, county and municipal levels to share information on criminal activities or suspected criminals under investigation
• Possess or attend training to become competent with DCI, federal mandated file procedure (28 CFR, part 23) and the requirements for intelligence file creation, retention, dissemination and purging

About Our Team

With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow, and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 are employed by the Sheriff’s Office. With over 850 square miles of area and 1 million residents, Wake County Deputies are the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the county as well as providing court security, and all civil process service for the entire county. The Crime Analyst Unit is apart of the Emergency and Support Services Division. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wake.gov and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wake.gov/sheriff.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of job-related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Two years of technical or administrative experience with a law enforcement agency, criminal justice agency or related field
• DCI certified or possess the ability to become certified within three months of employment and maintain that certification going forward

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of law enforcement systems and databases
• Understanding of real time emergency operations as it relates to intelligence work, law enforcement or related field
• Knowledge of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System and public safety radio systems
• Understanding of Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) procedures
• Knowledge of the Civil/Criminal Justice Automation System (CCJAS) software application

About This Position

Location: Public Safety Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Evenings, nights and weekends after training is completed

Hiring Range: 26.33 - 34.85

Market Range: 26.33 - 44.76

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/17/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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