Intelligence Analyst - Counter Terrorism (Appointed)

Las-Vegas-Metropolitan-Police-Department; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center seeks an analyst to perform behavioral analysis related to criminal activity, terrorism, and targeted violence, and to support fusion center missions in southern Nevada.

Incumbents will draft timely analytical products, conduct research from multiple data sources, and collaborate with public and private partners. Strong writing and presentation skills, and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or STEM field.
• More than three years of work experience or training in terrorism/homeland security, criminal intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, or behavioral analysis.
• Strong research skills and ability to draft timely analytical products from multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Analyze behaviors associated with criminal activity, terrorism, and targeted violence.
• Draft timely analytical products on threats impacting southern Nevada and regional/national levels.
• Collaborate with department and fusion center members and external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Homeland Security

Intelligence Analysis

International Relations

Political Science

Criminal Justice

Public Administration

Sociology

Psychology

STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical software

Job description

Position Information

This LVMPD position is housed in the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center and performs a variety of analytical, investigative, technical, administrative, and research functions in support of the fusion center's mission.

Definition

Incumbents perform analysis of behaviors associated with criminal activity, terrorism, and targeted violence. Incumbents may be assigned to offsite locations periodically to support multi-agency efforts.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Best Candidates Will Have

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree from an accredited college in:
  
  
  
  • Homeland Security
  
  
  • Intelligence Analysis
  
  
  • International Relations
  
  
  • Political Science
  
  
  • Criminal Justice
  
  
  • Public Administration
  
  
  • Sociology
  
  
  • Psychology, or
  
  
  • Any STEM field
  
  
  
  


• More than three years of work experience, including relationship and predictive intelligence analysis, or completed college or post-graduate level course work and/or formal training by a federal, state, local, fusion center, or tribal governmental entity in:
  
  
  
  • Terrorism and homeland security
  
  
  • Criminal intelligence analysis
  
  
  • Cybersecurity and/or
  
  
  • Behavioral analysis
  
  
  
  


• Strong research skills and the ability to gather pertinent information from various data sources, to draft relevant and timely analytical products on threats impacting southern Nevada, as well as regional and national levels.


• A desire to continually learn and initiate new projects.


• Strong reading comprehension, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.


• The ability to write clear, concise text.


• Strong verbal presentation skills.


• The ability to work and communicate effectively with department and fusion center members of all backgrounds, as well as other public and private sector partners.


• Awareness of homeland security threats, international affairs, and current events, to include criminal threats and trends.


• The ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.


• The ability to work in a team environment and independently.


• Knowledge in using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.


• Training and/or experience using programs commonly used in analytical work.


• A recent secret or top secret security clearance from a law enforcement, national security, or military entity at the federal level; or the necessary background to acquire such a clearance upon hire.

Conditions of Employment

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

1. Must obtain a secret security clearance within the first year of employment.


2. Must shift adjust as needed.


3. Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.


4. Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.


5. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.


6. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or \"gauging\" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Inquiries

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to:

• Rosanne Sorboro Steiner, Analyst, [e-mail] or 702-828-3146

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

• Janice Galang, Manager, [e-mail] or 702-828-2300