Intelligence Analyst Trainee

Are you eager to use your analytical skills to enhance the safety and security in your community? The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking an Intelligence Analyst Trainee to utilize vital analytical skills, critical thinking, and a keen attention to detail to identify trends, and provide actionable insights to our organization. Apply today for this fulfilling career that offers a blend of training and practical experience in a vibrant environment that prioritizes innovation and dedication.

As an Intelligence Analyst Trainee, you will undergo both formal and practical training to gather and analyze intelligence from diverse sources, ultimately producing work products that aid law enforcement in anticipating, preventing, investigating, and monitoring criminal activities. Your responsibilities will evolve, allowing for greater independence as you gain experience. This role involves using computerized systems and software to research and organize investigative and intelligence data. You will collaborate with investigators to collect, evaluate, and analyze detailed reports concerning local, regional, state, and national security. Additionally, you will assist in researching and analyzing criminal intelligence related to individuals, businesses, groups, and activities, responding to requests for support in solving investigations, developing leads, or preparing for intelligence operations. Given the sensitive nature of the information you will handle, all work must adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Will require rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,968.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 60 college credits.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a Top Secret Security Clearance issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or attainment of this clearance during the probationary period, and continual maintenance of this clearance during employment in the position. Failure to obtain and maintain FBI Secret Security Clearance will result in the employee's removal from the position. Removal may result in the termination of employment if other placement options are not available.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, intelligence studies, or criminology.
• You must be willing to work onsite full-time. Teleworking is not an option as part of this position's work schedule.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Internship experience with a criminal justice agency
• Completion of a PACIC Analyst Tutorial within the last year

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.