Intelligence Analyst 2026-02016

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and federal

Retirement - Pension and 457B plans

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Corrections seeks an Intelligence Analyst to provide investigative support to WDOC and external law enforcement, including DCI. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting intelligence, maintaining databases, and coordinating with multiple agencies.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and experience with OSINT, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• 0–3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Intelligence Analysis).
• OSINT collection and analysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intelligence database per Title 28 U.S. Code Part 23 and maintain information.
• Analyze confidential intelligence for law enforcement operations and programs.
• Coordinate with local, state, federal, and out-of-state agencies.
• Prepare reports documenting criminal activity and create exhibits as needed.
• Assist in trial preparation and provide investigative support.

Skills

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Report writing

Analytical thinking

OSINT collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Case management systems

Wyoming Law Enforcement Information Network (WLEIN)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to provide a variety of investigative support and assistance to outside law enforcement agencies, including the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and investigators of the WDOC Investigative Services Unit, including Title III and pen register investigative support. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, correlating, reporting, and storing criminal intelligence information, pursuant to 28 CFR, Part 23, and state statutes.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: [e-mail] or 307-777-6136

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the database in accordance with Title 28 US Code, Part 23, which involves the requirements for intelligence file creation, retention, dissemination and purging. Monitors and continually updates information in the system.
• Use case management systems and other law enforcement tools to record, develop, organize, and maintain threat information to mitigate risks and threats against the WDOC and the citizens of the State of Wyoming.
• Conduct background research on criminals or suspected criminals under investigation.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis of confidential intelligence and investigative information relating to law enforcement operations and programs.
• Process oral and written requests from local, state, federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies to conduct file checks, background checks and other inquiries.
• Work cooperatively and jointly with Division of Criminal Investigation field offices and other law enforcement agencies.
• Keep abreast of criminal justice system practices as they relate to intelligence concepts and methods and Wyoming Statutes affecting work‑related activities.
• Confer with personnel from local, state, federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies to obtain evidence concerning criminal activity.
• Write reports to permanently record information involving criminal activity.
• Collect, analyze and interpret statistical data and prepare charts and exhibits, flow charts, and court and grand jury exhibit preparations.
• Request, review and disseminate criminal history information on individuals for Special Agents.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Conduct training for fraud awareness.
• Manage confidential informants' files, criminal intelligence, assistance requests databases; and create or update biographical data forms.
• Maintain accurate and complete files.
• Coordinate with law enforcement partners in open-source information sharing

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business Administration, or other related fields. Preference will be given to those with experience as a crime researcher, investigator, or crime analyst working with data related to public safety (corrections, law enforcement, court). Preference will be given to those with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; accurately analyze data; and make clear, concise, and actionable presentations or graphics. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of research and data gathering techniques.
• Knowledge of social media ecosystems
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures specific to receiving, storing, and disseminating criminal intelligence.
• Concepts and current practices of the civil and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of types of crimes and modus operandi associated with drug crimes, organized crime and major conspiracies.
• Knowledge of data entry and collection and data reporting systems.
• Knowledge of computer software databases and Division of Criminal Investigation’s files and databases for criminal intelligence within the Wyoming Law Enforcement Information Network.
• Skill in researching, accessing, inputting, and retrieving data elements by utilizing computers and analyzing criminal intelligence.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in intelligence report writing, preparing link analysis, event flow analysis, and activity charting.
• Skill in collection, analysis, utilization and interpretation of data pertaining to records management.
• Skill in decision-making in regard to the value of specific records.
• Ability to interpret and clearly communicate policies and procedures and statutory mandates to various criminal justice agencies.
• Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to think analytically and interpret data in a variety of records systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research findings and recommendations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience: 0-3 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in Intelligence Analysis)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in Intelligence Analysis)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• May have to strike or punch with both arms on an occasional basis.
• Standing regularly, talking/hearing regularly.
• Visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Grasping regularly.
• Typing/Repetitive motion.
• Visual ability to perform an activity includes analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive repetitive motion.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Required to function around offenders.
• May be exposed to mechanical or atmospheric hazards periodically.

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC per WDOC policy. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to the appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment

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