Intelligence Analyst 1

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
• Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
• Be able to qualify for a national security clearance at the secret or higher level

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

• An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory two-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

• Learns to prepare and edit intelligence-related publications for a variety of audiences.
• Learns to complete special projects requested by the legislature, governor, or other law enforcement agencies.
• Learns to serve as a liaison between the agency and the general public, persons in other state departments and divisions, law enforcement officials, government representatives, and entities outside the organization to provide general understanding of operations, public safety and threat-related information.

Analyzing Data or Information:

• Learns and understands how to gather and collate information regarding sex offender registry management, critical infrastructure, terrorism, drugs, gangs, criminal activity, missing children, human trafficking, and/or other key domestic and/or international threats.
• Learns to identify and analyze information that impacts risk assessments, including but not limited to, sex offender registry management, critical infrastructure, terrorism, drugs, gangs, criminal activity, missing children, human trafficking, and/or other key domestic and/or international threats.
• Learns to assess the accuracy and credibility of information received.
• Learns to systematically examine and evaluate information received for strategic, operational, and tactical purposes.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

• Learns to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Learns and understands the privacy policy and standards governing the use of intelligence and the dissemination of information.
• Learns and understands privacy policies governing the use of databases and gathered information.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:

• Learns to identify and communicate relevant information
• Learns to tailor information for appropriate audiences.
• Learns to evaluate and condense information.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

• Learns to use unstructured and structured analytical processes.
• Learns to evaluate information and compare findings to identify the most appropriate solution.
• Learns to employ nontraditional methods of problem solving to formulate innovative solutions.

Getting Information:

• Learns to utilize a variety of federal, state, local, private sector and open source information resources.
• Learns to acquire and generate leads on information in furtherance of active criminal investigations.
• Acquires proficiency in establishing and maintaining open communication with the general public.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:

• Learns to research records and computerized databases, and provides results in response to real-time events.
• Learns to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize and accomplish tasks within an appropriate timeframe.
• Learns to communicate project status, threats or other relevant information to supervisors and peers on a regular or as needed basis.

Interacting With Computers:

• Learns to utilize advanced appropriate computer programs to complete analytical and administrative projects.
• Understands and has working knowledge of mobile devices, the internet, social media, and search engines.
• Understands and has working knowledge of basic computer programs, including but not limited to, spreadsheets, word processors, presentation software, and document publication tools.

Documenting/Recording Information:

• Learns to maintain agency records based on established guidelines.
• Learns to review records and reports in order to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Learns to input data into appropriate intelligence management system(s).

Developing and Building Teams:

• Learns to maintain a network of constructive and cooperative interpersonal and professional working relationships.
• Learns to collaborate on shared work initiatives.
• Learns to participate in multi-agency information sharing initiatives.

Training and Teaching Others:

• Learns how to develop and implement training programs for a variety of audiences.
• Learns to identify training needs and develops specific measurable learning objectives.
• Completes facilitator and/or instructor development training successfully.
• Prepares handouts, audio-visual presentations, and other instructional materials.