Internship Intelligence Fusion Center Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $104,994.45 - $113,849.63 Annually
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 12024-26-01
Division: Criminal Investigations Division
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Summary Statement
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Intelligence Program Administrator who will administer, plan, develop, and organize intelligence, information, and analytical projects for the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC). Exercises sound judgment and initiative in representing the ACTIC and setting priorities. Performs related duties as assigned.
This position is designated as uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.
Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Serves as the primary administrator responsible for updating, planning, coordinating, and delivering the Arizona Law Enforcement Analyst Training (ALEAT) and the Arizona Law Enforcement Analyst Academy (ALEAA).
2. Coordinates with public safety partners to develop, implement, and update product production plans addressing community, agency, and officer safety priorities.
3. Coordinates with public safety partners to develop and maintain processes and procedures necessary to support analytic production while complying with 28 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Civil Rights/Civil Liberty Protections, and related federal and state statutes.
4. Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to leadership, public safety partners, and program coordinators to ensure personnel have the required skills and resources necessary to accomplish mission requirements.
5. Responsible for reviewing products before publication, for adherence to analytic standards, customer needs, sensitive information safeguarding, and compliance with 28 CFR and related Civil Rights/Civil Liberty protections.
6. Provides oversight, guidance, and support for effective, efficient, and appropriate processing, analysis, information handling/management, and related fusion center functions.
7. Monitors the development, retention, and handling of information and the use of intelligence databases to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, proper dissemination, and compliance with federal, state/ local laws, and department policies.
8. Supports ACTIC leadership in developing, refining, and maturing capabilities, processes, and procedures related to fusion center mission activity. Supports the development and sharing of intelligence, information, and administrative efforts related to product production.
9. Supports policy, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/U) development, review, compliance, and updates.
10. Remains current on job-specific procedures and law enforcement investigation and intelligence issues by reviewing analytical intelligence and law enforcement publications and bulletins and by attending meetings and training courses.
11. Determines equipment and software needs for analysis services.
12. Assists with budget planning to provide for future needs of the district and bureau operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. federal, state, county, and/or city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law, policies, and procedures.
2. analytical tradecraft, including research and analytical practices employed in the collection and dissemination of criminal intelligence information.
3. the intelligence cycle and how it applies to fusion center functions.
4. law enforcement and intelligence terminology.
5. report writing techniques required to produce products in an appropriate format, link charts, association matrices, bulletins, other specialized reports, and graphic presentations.
6. mathematical and statistical analysis techniques.
7. federal, state, and local information resources that aid in an investigation or analysis.
8. the principles and techniques of disseminating and handling sensitive information.
9. rules of evidence, material requirements, and presentation of testimony and exhibits.
10. current conditions or trends (e.g., criminal, military, economic, cultural, geographical, social, etc.) in relation to public safety from the local, national, and international perspectives.
11. privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties as applied to law enforcement, intelligence, and public safety.
12. basic budgetary concepts.

SKILL IN:

1. promoting a strategic view for the use and management of intelligence products.
   
2. preparing effective and informative management reports.
   
3. researching, reading, and interpreting technical/analytical data.
   
4. comprehending technical and non-technical materials.
   
5. preparing and presenting recommendations to upper management.
   
6. communicating effectively with personnel of all levels, in an oral and written manner.
   
7. establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives from other agencies.
   
8. identifying problems, analyzing alternatives, and making viable recommendations.
   
9. researching, gathering, organizing, and analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions.
   
10. reviewing, proofreading, editing, and verifying written materials for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.
    
11. prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
    
12. interviewing techniques.

ABILITY TO:

1. work with minimal supervision.
2. exercise sound judgment in safeguarding and disseminating confidential or sensitive information.
3. establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of the assignment.
4. read, comprehend, and interpret complex information.
5. plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
6. perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
7. critically analyze information from a variety of sources.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a bachelor's degree preferably in intelligence, criminal justice, criminology, data analysis, or related field. Requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in crime and/or intelligence analysis in a fusion center, or with a law enforcement agency, or the U.S. military, of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory or management position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Arizona driver's license.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and/or field settings.
Must be able to work irregular work hours and weekends.
May be required to travel.
May be required to carry up to 20 pounds.
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
Must pass a background investigation.
A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked
01
Select the option which describes your highest level of education completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Other

02
If applicable, please list your degree and major.
03
Select the option which describes how you meet the suggested experience qualifications.

• At least five years of professional experience in crime and/or intelligence analysis in a fusion center which includes at least two years in a supervisory or management position.
• At least five years of professional experience in crime and/or intelligence analysis with a law enforcement agency which includes at least two years in a supervisory or management position.
• At least five years of professional experience in crime and/or intelligence analysis in the U.S. military which includes at least two years in a supervisory or management position.
• None of the above

04
Describe the specific experience which qualifies you for this classification. Include the name of the employer where you gained this experience.
05
Do you, or will you be able to, possess a valid Arizona driver license by the starting date?

• Yes
• No

06
I have read, understand, and agree to the requirements and working conditions associated with this classification.

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have, or will you be able to obtain and maintain, a secret clearance?

• Yes
• No

08
DPS Guidelines for Tattoos, Body Art, and Body Alterations include but are not limited to the following:• Tattoos, body art, and body alterations on exposed areas of the head, face, tongue, mouth, teeth, neck, and chest, are prohibited.• Tattoos on the face are prohibited, except for cosmetic tattoos correcting medical conditions or permanent facial makeup that adheres to grooming standards.I understand, if employed by the Department of Public Safety, I will need to meet the standards above.

• Yes
• No

09
Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

10
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

11
I understand if selected for a position, I will take a polygraph and answer questions regarding my past drug use among other items. Providing untruthful or misleading answers will result in disqualification. I certify the responses I provide to the following questions regarding my prior drug use will be true and accurate to the best of my recollection.

• Yes
• No

12
Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

13
Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, or marijuana extracts) legally or illegally within the last six (6) months.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

14
Please select the option below which details your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

15
Please select the option below which details your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

16
Please select the option below which details your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

17
Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

18
Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

19
Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

Required Question