Security Intelligence Analyst - Behavioral Threat Assessment

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan’s Division of Public Safety and Security seeks a Security Intelligence Analyst focused on behavioral threat assessment to support BTAM and campus safety initiatives. You will collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to guide threat management with a focus on behavior-based risk indications.

Work with diverse stakeholders across campus, mental health, HR, and law enforcement to identify concerning behaviors early and implement intervention strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in behavioral threat assessment, investigations, intelligence analysis, or related security fields.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teamwork and information sharing across stakeholders.
• Familiarity with online info sources (social media, open-source) and intelligence software.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral threat analysis by collecting and evaluating data from multiple sources.
• Support Threat Assessment Team leadership and multidisciplinary investigations.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to reduce threats.
• Prepare intelligence reports and threat assessments for campus safety measures.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to share critical information.
• Support BTAM program case work and adherence to policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Discretion/confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Criminal Analysis, Homeland Security, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Intelligence analysis tools

Open-source intelligence tools

Job description

Who We Are

The Division of Public Safety and Security conducts all police and security operations at the university (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint). It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS offers an integrated approach to safety and security, partnering across the university and helping everyone in the U-M community take charge of their safety.

Proactive engagement with our community to provide compassionate and professional service is a DPSS core value.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) is seeking a Security Intelligence Analyst, focused on Behavioral Threat Assessment, to support the University's Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) program. Under the direction of the DPSS Intelligence Police Sergeant, you will serve as a member of the DPSS Intelligence team responsible for collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence to support behavioral threat assessment and the division's broader security objectives. As the Security Intelligence & Behavioral Threat Assessment Investigative Analyst, you support multidisciplinary BTAM teams by collecting and analyzing behavioral information, assessing static and dynamic risk factors, identifying protective factors, and developing evidence-based intervention and risk management strategies. To support the implementation of evidence-based BTAM methodologies, you provide objective behavioral assessments to support prevention, early intervention, and coordinated case management. This position emphasizes behavior-based risk identification rather than reliance solely on criminal conduct or mental health diagnoses. You will collaborate with public safety personnel, mental health professionals, Human Resources, Student Life, legal counsel, Michigan Medicine, and other campuses and community partners to promote early identification of concerning behaviors, reduce the risk of targeted violence, and enhance the safety and well-being of the University community.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Predictive Analysis: Conduct behavioral threat analysis by collecting, organizing, and evaluating information from multiple sources to produce reliable, actionable intelligence. Analyze behavioral patterns associated with targeted violence; assess static and dynamic risk factors, protective factors, and resiliency; and determine levels of concern and urgency using structured professional judgment. Monitor escalation and de-escalation indicators, evaluate an individual's progression along the pathway to violence, and provide evidence-based risk assessments and intervention recommendations to support multidisciplinary threat management and violence prevention efforts.
• Investigative Support: Assist Threat Assessment leadership by serving as an active member of the Threat Assessment Team (TAT), a multidisciplinary committee with members from various stakeholder offices across campus. This includes leading meetings and coordinating reports as needed. Support ongoing investigations of highly sensitive and urgent real-time threat concerns, including potential threats of and/or acts of violence by affiliated or unaffiliated individuals that may affect the university community.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of violence.
• Prepare Intelligence Products: Prepare reports, bulletins, and threat assessments that articulate complex security concepts to inform and enhance campus safety measures.
• Liaison : Serve as liaison between DPSS departments and other internal and external partners, including local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, to ensure the timely sharing of critical information and foster collaboration. Conduct educational and outreach efforts on critical topics related to Threat Assessment (e.g., behaviors of concern, de-escalation techniques, reporting process) through in-person and virtual presentations, social media, traditional marketing materials, and other multimedia efforts.
• BTAM Program Support : Serve as the Intelligence team's primary analytical resource assigned to support the University's BTAM program. Work closely with the Director of Behavioral Threat Assessment and multidisciplinary threat assessment teams on BTAM case assignments, case prioritization, structured assessment methodologies, and intervention strategies, while maintaining alignment with DPSS Intelligence policies, analytical standards, information-handling requirements, and operating protocols.
• Confidential Support: Perform independent and confidential tasks related to strategic intelligence, maintaining the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Criminal Analysis, Homeland Security, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in behavioral threat assessment, criminal investigations, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, public safety, corporate security, emergency management, behavioral health, case management, or a related field, focusing on intelligence operations or analysis.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with computer software related to intelligence analysis applications and online social media, chat, dark web, and open-source sites.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of threat management and assessment to identify, monitor, and report potential online threats and heightened activity.
• Experience with principles and practices of crime and data analysis, analytical research methods, and criminal intelligence related to researching, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data.
• Experience conducting behavioral, investigative, or intelligence analysis involving complex or sensitive cases.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated effectiveness in complex, decentralized organizations.
• Ability to adapt work hours to accommodate various University events and initiatives.
• Prior experience in a confidential, high-demand environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Drive, and related software.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record of fewer than 6 points.
• Must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, psychological exam, and physical and drug screening.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

All members of DPSS are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report any Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.