POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
HOURS: Full-time (40 hours per week)
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $58,494 - 73,118/year
FULL SALARY RANGE: $58,494 - 91,398/year
LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is seeking a qualified candidate for a Criminal Intelligence Analyst position. The Criminal Intelligence Analyst provides strategic, tactical, and operational intelligence support to members of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office. Candidate must be capable of handling a wide range of intelligence and analytical related tasks. At times this position may require occasionally working shifts of nights and weekends.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must pass ALL recruitment and pre-employment requirements listed below. Candidates who are unable to successfully pass the requirements below will be removed from further consideration.

• Educational/Experience Qualifications: candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the posting.
• Interviews: Candidates will be asked to complete a series of interviews; this may include phone interviews, oral board interviews and/or interviews with the Chief Deputy & Sheriff. If you pass this interview process, a conditional offer of employment may be extended.
• Background Check: candidates must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must meet standards regarding acceptable driving and conviction records (non felony), employment history, and honesty. Candidates who pass the background check will be asked to complete the final two steps.

• Bachelor's degree AND one years of investigations, law enforcement, criminal analyst, or military analyst experience.
  OR
• Associate’s degree AND three years of investigations, law enforcement, criminal analyst, or military analyst experience.
  AND
• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed degree in one of the following fields of study: criminal justice, criminology, information technology, sociology, psychology, law enforcement, business/public administration, or statistics and research methodology.
• Experience with research and data analysis methods and techniques.
• Ability to collect, assemble, analyze, and evaluate evidence, statistics, and other pertinent information to draw logical conclusions in order to effectively connect and solve crimes.
• Experience working with mapping analytical software and Microsoft Office products (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience working with federal, state and local law enforcement databases.

Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

All visible tattoos will be reviewed and recommend to the Sheriff if they should be allowed. Tattoos may require covering if they are determined to be unsightly, offensive or a job assignment requires it. Visible tattoos on the ears, head, face, neck or any portion of the hand area are prohibited.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

• Research, compile, analyze and map crime trends and patterns.
• Assist investigative and administrative staff in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention, intervention, and suppression of criminal activity.
• Use federal, state, and local criminal systems and databases to research and evaluate criminal organization members, their activities, and investigative overlaps.
• Conduct communication analysis and prepare organizational, phone link, and timeline charts using various intelligence/investigative software applications.
• Set up and administer county wide investigation meetings with surrounding jurisdictions.
• Provide investigative case support to assist in criminal investigations.
• Detect and describe tactical, administrative, strategic links, patterns, and trends in crimes.
• Respond to inquiries from surrounding and law enforcement agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1 - 8 are essential functions.

• Work effectively within the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and with other Federal, state, local and tribal law agencies.
• Ability to gather, process and share protected and law enforcement sensitive information
• Possess strong critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information from various sources and develop conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve varied and diverse problems that require deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to see, hear and remember facts, people and circumstances.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to interact with other analysts and investigators in a fast-paced environment.
• Display strong analytical and research skills.
• Exercise strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Work Environment
Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. May require occasional travel for off-site work.

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct a thorough background check and drug test checks before hiring