Intelligence Assistant Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $40,286.40 - $70,800.83 Annually
Location : 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9657-0728-20260904RKN
Department: 0728 - Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $40,286.40
Agency Maximum Salary: $70,800.83
What you'll need to be Successful: Information Management; Attention to Detail; Data Entry; Productivity; Ethics.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Public Safety's goal is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state's three million residents. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. For questions regarding this position, please contact humanresources@dps.ms.gov.
About the Position: This Non-State, Time-Limited (14) job opportunity is in the MS Office of Homeland Security, PEARL, MS, located in RANKIN COUNTY, and will serve as the Homeland Security Meth/Heroin Intelligence Analyst. The Meth/Heroin Intelligence Analyst is responsible for collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence related to methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, opioids, and other illicit drug trafficking activities that impact the State of Mississippi. The position supports the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) Homeland Security Department and assists federal, state, and local law enforcement partners by transforming complex information and data into actionable intelligence.The Intelligence Analyst researches drug trafficking organizations, distribution networks, criminal associations, transportation routes, emerging drug trends, overdose patterns, and other threats associated with illicit narcotics. The position identifies relationships, trends, patterns, and intelligence gaps that may assist investigators and law enforcement leadership in preventing, disrupting, and dismantling drug trafficking operations.This position requires a high level of analytical ability, attention to detail, discretion, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex intelligence findings clearly to law enforcement personnel, command staff, and partner agencies.- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Collects, reviews, evaluates, and analyzes intelligence from law enforcement databases, investigative reports, criminal intelligence systems, public records, statistical information, and other authorized sources.• Analyzes intelligence concerning methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, opioids, and other controlled substances and their impact on Mississippi communities.• Identifies trends, patterns, relationships, associations, and emerging threats involving drug trafficking organizations and criminal networks.• Develops intelligence products, reports, bulletins, threat assessments, analytical summaries, maps, charts, timelines, and presentations for law enforcement and Homeland Security personnel.• Conducts link analysis to identify relationships among individuals, organizations, vehicles, locations, communications, financial activity, and other investigative information.• Assists investigators and law enforcement partners in identifying potential connections between separate cases, suspects, organizations, and drug trafficking activities.• Analyzes geographic and transportation patterns associated with narcotics distribution, trafficking corridors, and supply networks.• Monitors emerging drug trends, trafficking methods, concealment techniques, distribution practices, and other developments affecting Mississippi's public safety.• Conducts research and analysis to identify emerging threats involving methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and other dangerous substances.• Develops intelligence assessments concerning drug trafficking organizations and their operational capabilities, geographic reach, criminal associates, and known or suspected activities.• Provides analytical support for investigations, enforcement operations, interdiction initiatives, task forces, and other multi-agency public safety efforts.• Assists with identifying intelligence gaps and recommends additional information or collection requirements that may support ongoing investigations.• Integrates information from multiple sources and evaluates the reliability, relevance, accuracy, and credibility of intelligence.• Maintains and updates intelligence databases, case files, analytical records, and other information systems in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.• Conducts statistical analysis and prepares reports identifying changes in drug activity, trafficking patterns, seizures, arrests, and other relevant indicators.• Creates maps, charts, graphs, geographic analyses, and other visual intelligence products to communicate complex information effectively.• Coordinates and exchanges appropriate intelligence with federal, state, local, tribal, and other authorized law enforcement partners.• Supports intelligence briefings for Homeland Security leadership, investigators, command staff, task forces, and other authorized personnel.• Prepares timely intelligence alerts and notifications regarding emerging threats, significant drug trafficking activity, and trends requiring law enforcement awareness.• Assists with the preparation of intelligence for operational planning, investigations, interdiction efforts, and strategic decision-making.• Conducts open-source research and other authorized intelligence collection activities consistent with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.• Reviews historical intelligence and investigative information to identify previously unrecognized connections or trends.• Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of narcotics enforcement and intelligence initiatives through data-driven analysis.• Participates in intelligence meetings, task force meetings, operational briefings, training, conferences, and interagency coordination activities.• Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards sensitive law enforcement, criminal intelligence, investigative, and Homeland Security information.• Ensures all intelligence products are objective, factual, appropriately sourced, and prepared in accordance with applicable intelligence standards and agency policies.• May provide analytical support during major investigations, enforcement operations, emergencies, and other critical incidents.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience. - Hiring Agency Prefers: Intelligence-gathering and analysis experience is preferred.
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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