ADMINISTRATOR II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Personal leave

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seeks an Intelligence Analyst in the Intelligence and Investigative Division to support threat assessment and information sharing across agencies.

Based in Howard County, the role involves analyzing confidential data, coordinating with administrators, and disseminating intelligence to prevent illegal activities and protect facilities and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• Substitution options: college credits or degrees may replace experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, and organize confidential intelligence data from various sources to aid DPSCS administrators in decision-making.
• Conduct threat analysis and monitor risks involving administrative violations and illegal activities.
• Disseminate vital intelligence to agency administrators and liaison with other agencies to mitigate risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSINT tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

Grade

STD0017

Location of Position

Howard County

8520 Corridor Road

Savage, MD 20763

Main Purpose of Job

Analysts uphold the Department's efforts to prevent illegal activities, identify employee corruption, and promote safety through the responsibilities involving threat analysis, domain analysis, and target analysis. This position with the Intelligence and Investigative Division (IID) receives, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence information under the supervision of the Intelligence Manager to help ensure the safety of the DPSCS facilities, incarcerated individuals, staff, and the public. Analyst share information across multiple agencies and departments and act as liaisons between the Department, other police agencies, and the judicial system. The Analysts are relied upon to utilize their expertise and insights to assist the Department.

Position Duties

The Intel Analysts collect, manage, and organize confidential intelligence data from various sources to assist DPSCS administrators in making informed decisions. Analysts conduct threat analysis and monitor risks involving administrative violations and illegal activities. Intel Analysts use private data collections and open-source intel (OSINT) to proactively predict, detect, and counteract threats, gaining insight into tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) applied in criminal activity. Overall, they play a critical role in maintaining public safety and security, providing prompt and effective emergency information services in response to active and ongoing threats. They utilize discretion and sound judgment in releasing sensitive or confidential information. Intel Analysts is to ensure that vital information is disseminated accurately and efficiently to the relevant agency Administrators (such as Wardens, Directors, and other agency leaders), enabling them to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions to mitigate the risks associated with the threats.

Analysts consolidate intelligence information into strategic analytical products that contextualize intelligence data for their supervisors and managers. They conduct domain analysis by identifying trends from structured and unstructured data points, utilizing OSNIT and alternative databases to produce actionable insights that help identify successful strategies and asset allocations. Analysts track and measure their outcomes to identify more refined strategic execution methods.

Analysts conduct targeting analysis, identifying investigatory and intelligence gaps, and coordinate intel information sharing across agencies. They use specialized tools, unique data sets, and network analysis techniques to drive collection and provide insight. They bring together analysis and operations/investigations, lead training, and maintain correspondence with other intelligence consumers and agencies. An analyst's work product is expected to be built with creativity, critical thinking, and strong communication skills to enhance intelligence collection capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidate may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidate may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidate may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidate may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using EITHER internal DPSCS system OR external criminal justice systems such as the Offender case management system (OCMS) Automated Gang Intel database(AGI), Criminal Justice Information System(CJIS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Maryland Electronic Telecommunications Enforcement Resource System (METERS).
• One (1) year of work experience collecting, analyzing, assessing and interpreting intelligence or investigative da ta

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

EEO/DEI

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.