CRIME INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - 71000487

Requisition No: 854566 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIME INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - 71000487

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000487 

Salary:  $41,200.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2025 

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CRIME INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

INVESTIGATIONS & FORENSIC SCIENCE PROGRAM

FLORIDA INTELLIGENCE CENTER/COUNTER TERRORISM INTELLIGENCE CENTER

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Florida Intelligence Center reporting to the Counter Terrorism section. This is a full-time position that conducts detailed research and analysis of confidential intelligence and investigative information relating to law enforcement operations and programs. This position requires the ability to independently research, review, analyze, and evaluate pertinent data related to illegal activities involving domestic security. The position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in both a collaborative and independent writing environment, do research, collect data, and create finalized intelligence products. The position also requires excellent facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Managing analytic projects, including the development, review, and delivery of a product;

• Presenting analytical findings via charts, graphics, written documents, and oral briefings;
• Generating and testing hypotheses and conclusions based on collected data and analytical and professional judgement;
• Identifying gaps in information and proposing recommendations;
• Identifying and applying structured analytic techniques, methods, and tools to produce analytic products;
• Assessing source and information reliability and validity;
• Keeping abreast of new sources of information, developments and technology;
• Responding to requests for investigative assistance from other law enforcement agencies; and
• Performing on-call and other duties as required.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

2. Experience in criminal intelligence, military intelligence, national or homeland security intelligence, crime analysis, or in a law enforcement agency can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

3. Any combination of education or experience, as described above.

4. Completion of a 720-hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in law enforcement can substitute for one year of the required education. 

 Note: 30 semester hours, or equivalent, of coursework from an accredited college or university is equivalent to one year of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Skill in setting and following leads, researching records, and reconstructing events, and the ability to prepare reports of findings;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication;
• Writing skills to clearly and factually present complex and interrelated information in investigative reports;
• Good oral communication and personal skills to be able to deal effectively with others;
• Knowledge of operating microcomputers and the different available software programs.  Further to design individual databases tailored to the specific needs of an investigation to facilitate the analysis of the documents and records and/or to design graphs and charts;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to work both independently and collectively as a group;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

BASE SALARY:

Crime Intelligence Analyst I

$41,200 – Bachelor’s degree*

Crime Intelligence Analyst II        

$44,290 – Bachelor’s degree* and one year of analytical** experience.

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst I

$46,350 – Bachelor’s degree* and three years of analytical** experience.

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst II

$55,620 – Bachelor’s degree* and five years of analytical** experience.

*A master’s degree in criminology, law enforcement intelligence analysis, national or homeland security intelligence, crime analysis or comparable discipline; or a professional certificate in one of these disciplines can substitute for one year of experience.

**Analytical experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year- for-year basis. Analytical experience must be in the fields of: criminal intelligence, military intelligence, national or homeland security intelligence, crime analysis, law enforcement agency (CIA I/CIA II) or investigative experience in a law enforcement agency (SCIA I/SCIA II).

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating strong skills in critical thinking; analytical research and interpretation; developing and delivering presentations and training to internal FDLE members, as well as, other law enforcement agencies throughout Florida.  Applicants should possess excellent multi-tasking skills.
• As a member of a law enforcement agency, during any critical incident or disaster (both natural and man-made), these positions may be designated as an essential service position for a given period. During this time, you may be required to work after normal business hours, during office closures, or during weekends and/or holidays when needed.
• This Crime Intelligence Analyst position is included in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime Intelligence Analyst Progression Plan. The plan provides professional development training and advancement opportunities to enhance FDLE’s investigative strategy and promote development within the crime analysis field.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes while protecting Florida’s citizens and visitors. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.  This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Salary for these positions will be commensurate with experience and training but are typically filled at the minimum of the class pay range unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy guidelines. Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.