Junior Criminal Analyst

Dynamis, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamis, Inc. seeks a Junior Criminal Analyst to support Worksite Enforcement Unit operations, embedded with HSI investigators. You will systematically review I-9 employment documents, payroll records, and queries across databases to surface violations and support enforcement actions.

The role emphasizes analytical reporting, cross-agency liaison, and meticulous case file management, with mandatory U.S. citizenship and ICE suitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, law, or closely related field required.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in compliance, investigations, legal support, or immigration services required.
• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to review large volumes of documents and data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for coordination with federal personnel.
• Proven ability to perform high-volume data entry and run queries across systems.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE suitability determination; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze I-9 forms, payroll records, corporate filings, and related documents to surface compliance gaps and potential violations.
• Query and cross-reference law enforcement and commercial database systems to detect anomalies and patterns.
• Draft clear case summaries, analytical reports, and findings to support enforcement actions.
• Contribute to liaison activities connecting national and international investigative programs and partner agencies.
• Maintain meticulous case files in compliance with DHS/ICE data handling and privacy protocols.
• Prepare briefing materials and analytical support products for site visits and enforcement actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Tools

Investigative databases

Job description

Dynamis is seeking a Junior Criminal Analyst to be a frontline contributor to one of HSI’s highest-visibility enforcement missions: protecting the integrity of the U.S. workforce through Worksite Enforcement Unit (WSEU) operations. Embedded alongside HSI special agents, the analyst performs the systematic examination of I-9 employment documents, business records, and government data indices that drives national and international worksite enforcement investigations. The work is fast-paced, detail-critical, and consequential — the analytical products this position helps build feed directly into Notices of Inspection, Notices of Intent to Fine, and other court-authorized enforcement actions. Dynamis offers this analyst a rare entry point into federal law enforcement investigations, hands-on mentorship from senior investigators, and a clear path to grow into advanced compliance and investigative roles.

Responsibilities:

• Examine and analyze employer I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms, payroll records, corporate filings, and related employment documentation to surface compliance gaps and potential violations of federal immigration employment statutes, working shoulder-to-shoulder with investigators.
• Query and cross-reference law enforcement and commercial database systems to detect anomalies, patterns, and discrepancies that advance active and developing investigations.
• Draft clear, accurate, and defensible case summaries, analytical reports, and findings that withstand scrutiny and directly support worksite enforcement actions.
• Contribute to liaison activities that connect national and international investigative programs, initiatives, and partner agencies.
• Maintain meticulous, well-organized case files in full compliance with DHS/ICE data handling and privacy protocols, helping identify potential violations of federal employment eligibility and worksite compliance laws.
• Prepare briefing materials and analytical support products for site visits, enforcement actions, and senior staff engagements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, law, or a closely related field.
• One to two years of relevant professional experience in compliance, investigations, legal support, immigration services, or a related discipline is required.
• Candidates must possess strong analytical and research skills with demonstrated ability to review and synthesize large volumes of documentation and data.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are essential, as the position requires preparation of written analytical products and regular coordination with federal law enforcement personnel.
• Proven ability to perform high-volume, accurate data entry of paper documents into electronic format and to conduct database queries across law enforcement and commercial systems in support of detailed reporting
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a ICE suitability determination
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  

Preferred:

• Experience working with federal law enforcement or regulatory agencies is highly desirable. Familiarity with employment eligibility verification requirements, including Form I-9 compliance and E-Verify, is a strong plus.
• Prior exposure to HSI, ICE, or other DHS component operations, as well as experience handling sensitive or law enforcement-controlled data, is preferred.
• Proficiency with government database systems or investigative case management platforms is advantageous.