Intelligence Analyst

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County, Michigan seeks an Intelligence Analyst to conduct detailed analysis of criminal activity and identify patterns to support investigations and public safety.

Under supervision, you will use intelligence platforms and data systems to produce reports, maps, dashboards, and briefings for investigators and agency leadership. A bachelor’s degree plus 3 years in related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in criminal justice or related field.
• Must pass background investigation for top security clearances.
• Experience compiling data, analyzing findings and writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze criminal activity to identify trends, patterns, crime series, and connections.
• Research and assess potential threats at public events or safety concerns.
• Use intelligence platforms and databases to support investigations.
• Prepare reports, maps, dashboards, bulletins, and visual presentations.
• Analyze digital communications and other data to develop leads.
• Compile information to develop subject profiles and assessments.
• Communicate findings clearly to patrol personnel and leadership.
• Maintain intelligence records and handle sensitive information per laws.
• May provide expert testimony in court.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, IT, Applied Statistics, or related field

Tools

Intelligence platforms

Law enforcement databases

Real-time data systems

Job description

Under general supervision, the Intelligence Analyst conducts detailed analysis of sensitive criminal activity and related data to support investigations, crime prevention, and public safety. The analyst identifies crime patterns, evaluates potential threats, develops investigative leads, and produces actionable intelligence to assist patrol personnel, detectives, and agency leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze criminal activity to identify trends, patterns, crime series, and connections among incidents, individuals, vehicles, locations, and groups.
• Research and assess potential threats associated with public events, emerging activity, or other public safety concerns.
• Use intelligence platforms, law enforcement databases, and real-time data systems to support investigations and operational decision-making.
• Prepare reports, maps, dashboards, bulletins, and visual presentations for investigators and agency leadership.
• Analyze digital communications, phone records, and other electronic data to identify relationships and develop investigative leads.
• Compile and evaluate information from multiple sources to develop subject profiles, intelligence assessments, and recommendations.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to patrol personnel, detectives, command staff, and partner agencies.
• Maintain intelligence records and handle sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• May provide expert testimony in court.

Ideal Candidate:

A detail-oriented and intellectually curious professional with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning new technologies, working with large or complex datasets, identifying meaningful connections, and clearly communicating findings to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, analytical integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement personnel and partner agencies.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Technology, Applied Statistics, or a related field, combined with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a criminal justice, military or government intelligence agency; or in a business setting compiling data and analyzing findings and writing reports that indicate relationships between various data sets; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must pass a comprehensive background investigation to obtain and maintain required federal, state, and local government top security clearances.

*Please note - listed pay rate is 2027 pay scale*

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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