Open Source Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Job Description This is not a remote position. The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking to fill a Criminal Intelligence Analyst Senior position with the Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center. Organization Background The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism.

We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa. DPS is comprised of the following divisions: - Iowa State Patrol - Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement - Iowa State Fire Marshal - Division of Professional Development and Support Services - Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center - Administrative Services Division Job Description As a Criminal Intelligence Analyst Senior (Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2), it is essential to have the ability to: - perform operational intelligence analysis by providing direct, critical, front-line intelligence support to ongoing or continuing investigations. - critically evaluate information from multiple sources and determine the importance and limitations of each piece of information.

- analyze cellphone data, financial records, computerized databases, open sources, and social media records to provide intelligence support to criminal investigations and to identify criminal activity. - conduct cellular telephone analysis and mapping; will critically evaluate information, draw inferences, and apply logic to perform analysis. - accurately prepare written reports and communicate findings.

Additional Requirements - This position is scheduled to work Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with occasional work on weekends and evenings. - Some travel within the State of Iowa is required. - Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.

- Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered. - This is not a remote position. - The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer.

Benefits At the State of Iowa, we value our employees' talents and backgrounds, and we are committed to your well-being beyond the paycheck. As a valued team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off: - Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis - Unlimited sick leave accrual - Nine (9) paid holidays per year Insurance Options: - Health - Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums - Dental - Dental - Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program - Life* - $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (*depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements) - Long-Term Disability Insurance - Available at no cost Retirement: - IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50 - Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage: Benefits at a Glance | Iowa Department of Administrative Services E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university plus two years' full-time work experience compiling, interpreting and evaluating criminal investigation or intelligence information; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the type of experience described above for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.