Opioid - Drug Market Interruption Analyst

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER KENNER CIVIL SERVICE.

A Kenner Police Department Opioid-Drug Market Interruption Analyst will assist with investigations involving open-air drug markets, opioid distribution networks, and drug trafficking organizations, and their related public safety concerns within the City of Kenner. The analyst will utilize intelligence-led and data-driven strategies to disrupt illicit drug markets, reduce opioid-related victimization, and enhance public safety and quality of life.

Intelligence Analysis and Case Management

* Identify and analyze cases involving open-air drug markets, opioid distribution networks, and drug trafficking organizations using intelligence-led policing methods.

* Analyze crime reports, overdose data, calls for service, and investigative information to identify high-impact offenders and locations.

Contribution to Project Goals:

These activities ensure that enforcement efforts are focused on the most dangerous drug markets and offenders, leading to more effective investigations, targeted arrests, and reduced opioid-related harm.

Investigative and Enforcement Support

* Support active investigations related to opioid distribution and drug trafficking.

* Assist in planning targeted enforcement operations aimed at disrupting open-air drug markets.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Targeted enforcement disrupts drug supply chains, reduces drug availability, and deters repeat offending, directly improving neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Interagency Law Enforcement Collaboration

* Coordinate and share intelligence with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

* Participate in cross-jurisdictional task forces.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Collaboration maximizes investigative capacity, prevents duplication of effort, and increases the likelihood of dismantling larger drug trafficking organizations.

Judicial and Prosecutorial Coordination

* Work closely with prosecutors, courts, and judicial partners to prepare cases for prosecution.

* Assist with investigative summaries, intelligence briefings, and documentation to support charging, prosecution, and sentencing decisions.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Strong coordination with judicial partners improves case quality, increases successful prosecutions and sentencing outcomes, and ensures meaningful accountability for offenders.

Opioid Harm Reduction and Victim Impact Analysis

* Track overdose incidents and opioid-related victimization trends to inform enforcement priorities.

* Coordinate with partner agencies to support referral or diversion efforts when appropriate.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Focusing on high-risk locations and offenders reduces the number of opioid-affected victims and supports long-term public safety improvements.

Reporting, Evaluation, and Program Accountability

* Prepare reports and briefings for Kenner Police Department leadership and grant stakeholders.

* Track performance measures such as investigations initiated, arrests made, cases prosecuted, and reductions in opioid-related harm.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Ongoing evaluation ensures project activities remain aligned with goals and demonstrates measurable public safety outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Experience in law enforcement, criminal intelligence analysis, drug enforcement, or a related public safety field

* Knowledge of opioid-related investigations and drug market dynamics

* Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

* Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working with opioid task forces or drug trafficking investigations

* Familiarity with crime analysis and intelligence software

Experience collaborating with prosecutors or judicial agencies