What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Intelligence Analyst (Research Analyst 3) position at Department of Justice?
Initial Posting Date:
03/12/2025
Application Deadline:
04/02/2025
Agency:
Department of Justice
Salary Range:
$5,066 - $7,774
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Criminal Intelligence Analyst (Research Analyst 3)
Job Description:
Are you looking to put your critical thinking skills to use every day? As a Criminal Intelligence Analyst (Research Analyst 3) with the Oregon Department of Justice, Criminal Justice Division, you will work closely with law enforcement and public safety agencies to consistently compile, evaluate, collate, analyze information, and ensure effectiveness for our state’s Fusion Center! Apply today!
The Oregon TITAN Fusion Center (OTFC) is a component of the Analytical & Criminal Investigative Services Section (ACISS) that communicates and coordinates with the National Network of Fusion Centers and the federal government to collect information related to potential terrorist activities, participate in criminal investigations with a possible terrorism nexus, and protects the civil liberties and privacy interests of Oregon citizens throughout the intelligence process. This position will support two mission areas, the Fusion Liaison Officer (FLO) program and Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) Program. The analytical component is entrusted with detailed law enforcement sensitive information relating to ongoing criminal investigations, which requires maintaining the highest level of security and confidentiality.
This announcement is for one position (see below); however, Criminal Intelligence Analysts may potentially be assigned different roles and functions based upon the needs of the fusion center.
POSITION: FUSION LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST
PRIMARY FOCUSES:
As an analyst assigned to the FLO/CLO program, your responsibilities would be to develop a robust professional network that enhances our ability to reduce organized crime and prevent terrorism within Oregon's borders.
As an analyst assigned to the CIKR program, your responsibilities would include analysis of critical infrastructure threat data, risk and vulnerability assessments, special event threat assessments and outreach to critical infrastructure operators.
DESIRED AND REQUESTED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Preferred experience with Critical Infrastructure Systems/Awareness.
- Experience in emergency operations and incident command systems.
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Skill in conducting or contributing to risk and/or threat assessments or reports.
- Experience working with criminal intelligence information.
- Experience compiling data to support investigations and suspicious activity reporting.
- Understanding the Intelligence Cycle and process.
- Skill in collaborating with other agencies or stakeholders toward a common goal.
- Experience identifying and reporting trends based on your research.
- Ability to provide training and presentations to law enforcement agencies and other analysts.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, and MS ACCESS.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS.
LOCATION:
- Salem, Oregon
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency, and compliance with department, state, and federal rules, procedures and laws governing criminal intelligence and other classified law enforcement information.
- Collect, gather, and evaluate criminal intelligence information from law enforcement agencies and other sources as needed for completion of assigned intelligence projects.
- Compile information into a logical form and graphically link specific intelligence information relating to associations of individuals, organizations, events, vehicles, addresses and social media and other information system based.
- Maintain and query databases, spreadsheets, and automated computer programs as needed or required to perform analytical duties.
- Establish and maintain liaison activity with law enforcement and intelligence units on the international, federal, state, and local levels.
- Present oral and/or written briefings on criminal analysis of terrorism or criminal activity; develop visual graphs and charts to support findings.
- Give testimony at administrative hearings, in courts of law, and before grand juries.
- Provide training to law enforcement agencies and other analysts on new and existing or terrorism and criminal related analytical techniques, procedures, and processes.
There will be an expectation to travel as business mandates.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one-year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;
OR - Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
- Must be able to maintain a DHS sponsored/provided SECRET security clearance, if needed.
Finalists must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a computerized Criminal History and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregon's public and government agencies.
- Opportunity to expand your skills as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental.
- Pension and retirement programs.
- Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
For more information about our benefits, you can learn
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.APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.
- Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
- Attach your resume.
- Attach your cover letter identifying your attributes that meet desired and requested skills.
ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact
doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov
. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.
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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301
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Salem OR, 97301
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Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367
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