Real-Time Intelligence Center Specialist

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hiring a Real Time Information Center Specialist to monitor and analyze information sources for law enforcement purposes, and to disseminate timely intelligence to patrol, investigations, and public safety personnel. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of data analysis tools, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.

Some night/weekend shifts are required, with a competitive Civil Service salary and a 12-month

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of IT-related work experience or coursework substituted per policy.
• Experience in law enforcement, emergency services, intelligence analysis, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open source and restricted queries using specialized databases and provide real-time intelligence support.
• Collect, analyze, and distribute information using analytical tools; research trends in crime analysis and public safety.
• Prepare clear, timely reports and data-driven recommendations for university stakeholders.
• Protect data confidentiality and integrity by applying information security policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis tools

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Local geography knowledge

Police department structure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hiring a Real Time Information Center Specialist to monitor and analyze information sources for law enforcement purposes, and to disseminate timely intelligence to patrol, investigations, and public safety personnel. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of data analysis tools, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.

Some night/weekend shifts are required, with a competitive Civil Service salary and a 12-month