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Requisition No: 881471 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS CRIME INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - 71900026

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900026 

Salary:  $19.18/hour - $26.74/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2026 

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CRIME INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

STATEWIDE INTELLIGENCE

FLORIDA INTELLIGENCE CENTER/INTELLIGENCE WATCH AND WARNING (NIGHTS)

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Florida Intelligence Center's 24/7 Intelligence Watch & Warning section within the Office of Statewide Intelligence. This is a full-time, essential position working closely with other crime intelligence analysts and supervision to provide tactical analytical assistance for criminal investigations and intelligence notifications to the FDLE, other state fusion centers, and federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies. This position is responsible for answering phones, creating and disseminating correspondence, conducting facial recognition, monitoring security cameras, researching and triaging information for domestic security incidents, handling urgent threat to life notifications from INTERPOL, and analyzing suspicious activity reports received through the See Something, Say Something initiative. As an essential member, response during any and all natural or man-made disasters may be required, to include extended shifts or overnight stays. This position requires excellent customer service, multi-tasking, time management, and decision-making skills.

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position requires rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Members assigned to this unit receive critical pay and shift differential pay as determined by FDLE's pay policy. This position requires contact with the public and other law enforcement entities. Applicants should possess excellent multi-tasking skills. Applicants who are bilingual (Spanish/English) are strongly encouraged to apply.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Compiling, analyzing, and disseminating information and intelligence from various agencies, the public, and other sources, and promotes these sources to maintain the exchange of pertinent information among law enforcement agencies;
• Requesting, receiving, analyzing, and documenting information of a confidential nature;
• Coordinating inter-state and intra-state information and intelligence pertaining to criminal activity and criminal movement, and exercises independent judgment to ensure that accurate and reliable information is disseminated to the proper authority;
• Providing investigative support to squad(s) in a Regional Operations Center or field office for initial database searches on potential persons of interest or preliminary work for scenes that require FDLE response;
• Reviewing material of a graphic violence or sexual nature as needed;
• Monitoring multiple security cameras, building door swipes, and alarm notifications;
• Responding to requests for investigative assistance from other law enforcement agencies; 
• Operating computers, programs, and other technical or electronic equipment when necessary, and maintains familiarity with all available programs applicable to analytical duties; and
• Applying legal issues surrounding the analytic process including privacy, confidentiality, civil rights, and civil liberties protections within the intelligence cycle and products.

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:

Requirements for each level:

Crime Intelligence Analyst I

• Four years of experience*

Crime Intelligence Analyst II

• Five years of experience*

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst I

• Seven years of analytical experience**

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst II

• Nine years of analytical experience**

Applicable to all levels:

• *Experience in criminal intelligence, military intelligence, national or homeland security intelligence, crime analysis, or in a law enforcement agency.
• **Analytical experience in criminal intelligence, military intelligence, national or homeland security intelligence, crime analysis, or investigative experience in a law enforcement agency.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of 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.
• 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 experience.
• There may be any combination of education or experience, as described above.

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

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of appropriate ways of dealing with individuals in crisis situations;
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic;
• Ability to make decisions and function effectively in high-stress, emergency situations;
• Ability to respond to the public in a calm, effective manner;
• Ability to compile written reports and logs;
• Ability to speak clearly and listen effectively;
• Ability to coordinate and disseminate information;
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

BASE SALARY:

Crime Intelligence Analyst I

$19.18/hour

Crime Intelligence Analyst II         

$21.29/hour

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst I

$22.28/hour

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst II

$26.74/hour

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.

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.

OUR SALARY & OPS 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 OPS benefits package (ONLY available to OPS members who will be working 30 or more hours a week), including:

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Tax deferred medical reimbursement account; and
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more.

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.

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.