What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intelligence Analyst Trainee position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you ready to begin a career where your curiosity and drive help support vital intelligence work across Pennsylvania? As an Intelligence Analyst Trainee with the Pennsylvania State Police, you will build essential skills that support criminal investigations and public safety. You will train with experienced analysts who guide you through the intelligence cycle step by step. This role offers a strong foundation for a meaningful and lasting career in law enforcement support.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role introduces you to the core responsibilities of analyzing information, supporting investigations, and helping maintain statewide security efforts. You will gain experience in gathering data, assisting investigators, and preparing intelligence materials that support law enforcement activities. As an Intelligence Analyst Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- Information Research: Conduct research using computer systems to organize and categorize intelligence data
- Investigative Support: Work with investigators to review, analyze, and share reports related to security matters
- Data Analysis: Examine criminal intelligence information to help develop leads for ongoing investigations
- Tip Evaluation: Assess the accuracy of incoming tips and identify which agency should receive the information
- Agency Coordination: Maintain communication with analysts in partner agencies to support information sharing
- Operational Assistance: Provide planning support for incidents, alerts, and emergency response activities
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours: Rotating shifts, including holiday and weekends.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,948.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 60 college credits.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, intelligence studies, or criminology.
- This position requires possession of a Top Secret Security Clearance issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or attainment of this clearance during the probationary period, and continual maintenance of this clearance during employment in the position. Failure to obtain and maintain FBI Top Secret Security Clearance will result in the employee's removal from the position. Removal may result in the termination of employment if other placement options are not available.
- You must obtain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Internship experience with a criminal justice agency
- Completion of a Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PACIC) Analyst Tutorial within the last year
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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