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County of San Mateo

Lead Intelligence Analyst - Unclassified (Open)

County of San Mateo, Los Angeles, California, United States,


About the Agency

The Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) and Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NC HIDTA) is seeking a Lead Intelligence Analyst. The NCRIC/NCHIDTA fusion center is located at the Phillip Burton Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Most Lead Intelligence Analyst positions are in San Francisco. Positions may become available at off-site locations within the area of responsibility. The hours of service are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Personnel assigned to the position may work 4 days a week with 10-hour days.

The Position

Under general supervision, the Lead Intelligence Analyst will play a key role in guiding and overseeing a team of Intelligence Analysts. The Lead Analyst will assist in developing and implementing program and administrative goals and ensure compliance with department policies and procedures; and perform a variety of professional Intelligence Analyst duties including performing intelligence analysis; producing threat assessments and vulnerability assessments, strategic reports, and tactical, operational and analytical products; data entry; researching and documenting incident reports; conducting presentations to law enforcement partners; producing link chart products; providing case support relating to investigations of terrorism, drug trafficking, firearm trafficking, major crimes, money laundering, gangs, violent crimes, and serial crime events; and providing support during emergency events, planned special events, training events, and training exercises.

The

ideal candidate

will be a motivated professional who:

Possesses basic supervisory principles and practices, basic principles and practices of employee training and development and the dynamics of goal setting and goal achievement.

Takes initiative on projects, provides leadership, and promotes teamwork.

Coordinates individual and group efforts and is also capable of working well with the public, including the capability to make comprehensive oral presentations.

Uses an analytical thought process and can analyze a variety of criminal information received from various sources and formulate theories regarding criminal trends, patterns and perpetrators, and evaluate criminal intelligence information to develop criteria to measure the reliability of such information.

Works independently and in a team setting.

Has the ability to prepare complex and detailed written reports and can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Is knowledgeable in the methods and techniques used in researching, collecting, compiling, sorting, evaluating, and analyzing intelligence, and crime information.

Is knowledgeable in the development and processing of the intelligence cycle.

Has a strong computer background including a proficiency in all of Microsoft Office Suite software applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and statistical analysis and database applications.

It is highly desirable that applicants possess three (3) years of experience working in the crime analysis and/or intelligence fields and have completed at least one of the programs listed below:

California State University, Crime, and Intelligence Analysis Certificate

International Association of Crime Analysts – Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) Program

Federal Bureau of Investigations Center for Intelligence Training

US Department of Homeland Security, Intelligence Training Academy, Basic Intelligence and Threat Analysis Course (BITAC)

Drug Enforcement Administration - Federal Law Enforcement Analyst Training (FLEAT)

Drug Enforcement Administration - Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Intelligence Analyst Training Program

International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) – Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT)

SANS, GIAC certification or similar Information Security or Cybersecurity Basics Training

National Computer Forensics Institute, Basic Investigation of Computer and Electronic Crimes

Naval Postgraduate School & US DHS Center for Homeland Defense and Security

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification

International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Associate or Certified Emergency Manager Certification

TEEX Infrastructure Protection Certificate

FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, NIMS/ICS Training

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Analysis, Information Management, Criminal Justice or a related field; and three (3) years of experience involving crime data collection, statistical research and analysis, and working with criminal intelligence automated systems design and implementation.

Licensure/Certification:

Possession of or acquisition of a valid certification in Crime and Intelligence Analysis within twelve (12) months of appointment or other training certification that demonstrates qualifications that meet or exceed competencies identified in the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, Law Enforcement Analytic Standards Booklet, 2nd Edition.

Other Requirements:

Must successfully complete a thorough law enforcement background investigation/security clearance prior to appointment and obtain a National Security Clearance within the first eighteen (18) months of employment. The law enforcement background investigation and the National Security Clearance require successful completion of a polygraph examination.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Initial review of application materials.

At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and responses to supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be further evaluated for relevant training and experience.

A screening of your relevant training and experience

based on relevant work history and background as listed on your application and the responses to the supplemental questions. At this step, subject matter experts will select those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the current needs of the organization. Because of this process, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the exam process. This step will confirm that your responses to the supplemental questions match your work history. Applicants who pass this screening will be invited to a written exercise.

A written exercise

will include a written exercise to demonstrate the applicant's ability to follow instructions, comprehend written products, and develop and create a written product. Requests for rescheduling the written exercise will not be accepted.

Panel Interview

- Applicants who pass the written exercise will be invited to a panel interview by the department.

IMPORTANT:

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to

https://jobs.smcgov.org/

to apply.

Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Below is the confirmed recruitment schedule for this position. Please take note of these dates and block your calendar for the written exercise and panel interview.

Recruitment Closes:

Thursday, October 3, 2024 by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening:

Week of October 14, 2024

Written Exercise:

November 4 - 6, 2024

Panel Interviews:

Week of November 18, 2024

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

HR Contact: Ximena Burns (09202024) (Lead Crime Analyst- G051)

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