Watch Desk Analyst

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Job Title:

Watch Desk Analyst 1

Agency:

Bureau of Investigation Job

Requisition :

Rotating (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$53920.00

Job Description:

This is a sensitive government position .
**************************************************************** Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening. In addition, the selected candidate will also be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
**************************************************************** Duties and Responsibilities :

Under general supervision, receive and evaluate reported suspicious activity information from public safety and citizens in support of the State of Georgia's  See Something Send Something  program. Conduct inquiries through database checks and analysis to assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies with requests for information related to criminal investigations and suspicious activity reporting from a variety of submissions to include telephone, email, and all other means of correspondence.

Applies knowledge of specialized computer software and related data systems in support of assignment; analyzes information on individual criminals, groups of criminals, suspect businesses, or types of criminal activity from varied sources and/or databases in order to respond to request for information. Additionally, analyze evidence, crime reports, and databases to generate reports in support of the investigation and successful prosecution of crime.

Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas. The work is performed under the supervision of Criminal Intelligence Analyst Supervisor or sworn (LE Certified) supervisor.

Essential Job Functions :

This position is a part of the GISAC unit and is a 24/7 operation under the  See Something Send Something  program.

Shift work is required on a rotating basis.

Mainly sedentary work in an office environment which includes shared office space.

Must be proficient with the use of a computer.

The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in addition, to the successful completion of a GBI background investigation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position requires the incumbent(s) to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees. This position requires the ability to work on call rotation as needed to include overnight.

NOTE:

This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Agency Specific

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI .Marijuana Usage
- Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign) within (1) year preceding the date of…