Watch Center Analyst

Position Overview

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Entry-level Watch Center Analyst. Assigned to the CDPS 24/7 Watch Center, housed in the DHSEM/CIAC in Lakewood. Provides investigative support to CDPS policy makers and partners while performing intelligence analysis tradecraft.

• Watch Center Inbox Monitoring
  • Perform basic analytical tasks for tactical and analytical information.
  • Utilize intelligence community tradecraft methods and tools for information analysis and intelligence development.
  • Develop law‑enforcement work‑ups, gather information for trend analysis, write basic intelligence bulletins (in partnership with other analysts), and access classified documents.
  • Perform other assigned duties within the scope of the position’s analytical skills.
• Phone line support / State Emergency Operations Support
  • Serve as the primary training analyst for Watch Center staff.
  • Compile and disseminate special Watch Center reports, including the weekly summary product and tasks related to the Terrorist Screening Center.
  • Staff all 24/7 hotline(s) within the CIAC, receiving and making calls from the public or law‑enforcement, and collaborate with other state agencies to obtain necessary information.
  • Intake, analyze, disseminate, and provide dispositions for all reported hotline calls.
  • Provide relevant resources and information, and collaborate with other state agencies.
  • Provide pre‑disaster support to the State Emergency Operations Center training and exercise program (up to 5% of time); during a state‑declared disaster, provide operational support to the State Emergency Operations Center as directed.
  • Additional duties may include updating Watch Center policies, providing SAB products, representing the Watch Center at special events/meetings, and assisting with command post duties as directed.
• Situational Awareness / Liaison
  • Compile, analyze, and disseminate information and intelligence from various agencies, the public, and other sources.
  • Promote information sources, request and document confidential information, coordinate inter‑state and intra‑state intelligence, exercise independent judgment, maintain liaison and intelligence exchange, and use electronic and technical support systems.
  • Dialogue with individuals via telephone or email to provide requested information, respond to questions, or seek information.
  • Assess unfolding events and determine the appropriate method and message to relay to leadership personnel within CDPS, using professional judgment to choose appropriate alert tools.
• Intelligence Analysis
  • Use intelligence community tradecraft methods and tools for information analysis and intelligence development.
  • Develop law‑enforcement work‑ups, gather information for trend analysis, and write basic intelligence bulletins in partnership with other analysts.
  • Other duties within the scope of the position’s analytical skills.

• The core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On‑call availability is required during incidents, state‑declared disasters, or to cover the supervisor/on‑call rotation for the CIAC.

• Four (4) years of demonstrated professional experience working in a field closely related to criminal justice or law enforcement involving dispatching, information gathering, analysis, and customer service.
• OR
• A combination of related education and experience equal to four (4) years in the same field.

• Experience or knowledge of gun control laws.
• Previous law‑enforcement or related analytical training.
• Experience working with multi‑jurisdictional law‑enforcement.
• Previous crime analyst experience or support of criminal investigations.
• State of Colorado experience.

• Successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint‑based criminal background check.
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Must be able to independently complete any travel required for the position.
• Position may require work during unexpected or unusual hours to perform essential or emergency services without delay or interruption.
• Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to be on‑call as needed during an incident or state‑declared disaster and to cover supervisor on‑call rotation for the CIAC.

CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.