Intelligence Analyst, (A262365-2), 209, Criminal Int. Acquisition

Job Title

Criminal Intelligence Analyst

Conducts background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through direct computer access or personal contact with systems and organizations such as Lexis Nexis Accurint, Department of Public Safety, Customs and Border Protection, Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and all local law enforcement agencies including United Independent School District Police, Laredo Independent School District Police, Webb County Sheriff's office, Constables, and Union Pacific Police.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Evaluates information, selects essential elements, and correlates new information with existing information.
• Conducts background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation through direct computer access using systems such as Lexis Nexis Accurint, Department of Public Safety License Retrieval System, Gang Recognition websites, etc., and assist all Local, State, Federal and out of state law enforcement agencies including United Independent School District Police, Laredo Independent School District Police, Webb County Sheriff's office, Constables, and Union Pacific Police.
• Compiles information, analyzes findings, makes interpretations, and writes comprehensive reports based on this data.
• Determines criminal associations and patterns of criminal activity relating to organized crime, white collar crime, and major conspiracies.
• Prepares graphs, charts (links analysis, event flow analysis, activity charting), tables, and other illustrative devices for visual presentation of data.
• Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly analytical reports on organized criminal activity; provides these reports to Laredo Police Department Administrators and various law enforcement agencies with strict confidentiality.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Research methods and techniques.
• Types of crimes and modus operandi associated with organized crime, white collar crime, and major conspiracies.
• Requirements for intelligence file creation, retention, dissemination, and purging.

• Ability to communicate in English by phone or in person in a group or in a one-to-one setting.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research findings and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and maintain liaison with the intelligence community at Federal, State, County, and Municipal levels to share information on criminal activities or suspected criminal under investigation.
• Ability to organize and present accurate information in a logical sequence.
• Ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, and other illustrative devices to assist informal presentations within the community or out of state conferences.
• Ability to work with computers and word processing software applications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees from other law enforcement agencies and City employees.
• Ability to perform basic statistical work, analytical research, and link analysis.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Ability to produce written documents in English which clearly and accurately depicts logical and organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data or information from a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device.
• Ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to incumbent or others.
• Ability to possess the necessary adroitness and…