Distinguishes patterns and trends from disparate pieces of information and intelligence; Works as part of a team providing investigative support for criminal investigations; Follows all procedures related to the proper handling of sensitive law enforcement information; Uses software tools to analyze data and data sources to benefit law enforcement investigations; Tests and validates computer hardware, software, and analytical tools using established procedures; Collects and disseminates crime and intelligence data and shares those data resources as appropriate; Conducts peer review of other Crime Analysts' findings and analyses; Composes descriptive intelligence reports and products using analytical techniques and methods that document research, analysis, and tools utilized in investigative support and analysis; Serves as a liaison with internal and external groups and individuals to provide analytical assistance; Responds to major criminal investigations by providing information sharing support to federal, State, local and tribal agencies as requested and assigned; Provides oral and written briefings on current criminal threat environments and other topics as requested; Organizes and maintains sensitive, and open-source case data, databases, and files; Testifies in courtroom proceedings as required; Completes computer hardware, software, and electronic research to locate information and data that can be utilized to further the investigation process; Reviews current best practices and attends seminars, courses, or professional meetings to stay abreast of developments within the fields of intelligence and crime analysis; Attends meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars to advance knowledge. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: - Monitors, collects, and analyzes open-source information, raw crime-related data, and intelligence information using a variety of analytical tools and techniques;
- Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and correlates crime and intelligence information to determine source reliability, accuracy, and integrity.