Opioid - Drug Market Interruption Analyst

City of Kenner Civil Service Department; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kenner Civil Service Department seeks an Opioid-Drug Market Interruption Analyst for the Kenner Police Department to disrupt open-air drug markets and opioid networks through intelligence-led investigations within the City of Kenner. The role supports targeted enforcement, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with multiple agencies to enhance neighborhood safety.

The analyst will track overdose trends, assist prosecutors, and prepare investigative briefings, with a focus on reducing

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement or criminal intelligence analysis.
• Knowledge of opioid investigations and drug market dynamics.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive/confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze cases involving open-air drug markets and opioid networks.
• Analyze crime data, overdose trends, and investigations to spot high-risk offenders.
• Support investigations and plan targeted enforcement operations.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies for information sharing.
• Prepare summaries and briefings to aid prosecution and sentencing decisions.
• Track performance metrics and report on program outcomes.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Criminal intelligence analysis

Opioid investigations

Confidential information handling

Job description

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER KENNER CIVIL SERVICE.

A Kenner Police Department Opioid-Drug Market Interruption Analyst will assist with investigations involving open-air drug markets, opioid distribution networks, and drug trafficking organizations, and their related public safety concerns within the City of Kenner. The analyst will utilize intelligence-led and data-driven strategies to disrupt illicit drug markets, reduce opioid-related victimization, and enhance public safety and quality of life.

Intelligence Analysis and Case Management

• Identify and analyze cases involving open-air drug markets, opioid distribution networks, and drug trafficking organizations using intelligence-led policing methods.
• Analyze crime reports, overdose data, calls for service, and investigative information to identify high-impact offenders and locations.

Contribution to Project Goals:

These activities ensure that enforcement efforts are focused on the most dangerous drug markets and offenders, leading to more effective investigations, targeted arrests, and reduced opioid-related harm.

Investigative and Enforcement Support

• Support active investigations related to opioid distribution and drug trafficking.
• Assist in planning targeted enforcement operations aimed at disrupting open-air drug markets.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Targeted enforcement disrupts drug supply chains, reduces drug availability, and deters repeat offending, directly improving neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Interagency Law Enforcement Collaboration

• Coordinate and share intelligence with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Participate in cross-jurisdictional task forces.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Collaboration maximizes investigative capacity, prevents duplication of effort, and increases the likelihood of dismantling larger drug trafficking organizations.

Judicial and Prosecutorial Coordination

• Work closely with prosecutors, courts, and judicial partners to prepare cases for prosecution.
• Assist with investigative summaries, intelligence briefings, and documentation to support charging, prosecution, and sentencing decisions.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Strong coordination with judicial partners improves case quality, increases successful prosecutions and sentencing outcomes, and ensures meaningful accountability for offenders.

Opioid Harm Reduction and Victim Impact Analysis

• Track overdose incidents and opioid-related victimization trends to inform enforcement priorities.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to support referral or diversion efforts when appropriate.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Focusing on high-risk locations and offenders reduces the number of opioid-affected victims and supports long-term public safety improvements.

Reporting, Evaluation, and Program Accountability

• Prepare reports and briefings for Kenner Police Department leadership and grant stakeholders.
• Track performance measures such as investigations initiated, arrests made, cases prosecuted, and reductions in opioid-related harm.

Contribution to Project Goals:

Ongoing evaluation ensures project activities remain aligned with goals and demonstrates measurable public safety outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in law enforcement, criminal intelligence analysis, drug enforcement, or a related public safety field
• Knowledge of opioid-related investigations and drug market dynamics
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with opioid task forces or drug trafficking investigations
• Familiarity with crime analysis and intelligence software

Experience collaborating with prosecutors or judicial agencies