Intelligence Specialist
Apply NowCompany: City of Detroit, MI
Location: Michigan Center, MI 49254
Description:
Salary : $76,300.00 - $99,200.00 Annually
Location : Michigan, MI
Job Type: Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body
Job Number: 20250493261048KML
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9070-Non Union Appointees Level V
Description
An Intelligence Specialist shall operate as a resource and information gatherer focused on direct crime prevention and support for crime investigation and suppression efforts. Intelligence Specialists may be responsible for research using law enforcement systems, open source data, and available department technologies to complete fugitive apprehension tracking, person of interest work-ups, phone data analysis and tracking, warrant package preparation, and any other duties assigned to support the efforts of the department to reduce crime and increase the safety of the community. This position reports to the Commanding Officer of the Crime Intelligence Unit, or designee. An intelligence specialist may work at one, or more, department facilities, or partner facilities based on the assigned tasks.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
Bachelor's degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study, or five (5) years of experience in law enforcement in place of the degree.
At least five (5) years of experience working in crime analysis, investigative analysis, principles and/or practical application of investigations for crime suppression or apprehension.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01
Do you possess a Bachelor degree in Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, or any other related field of study?
02
Do you have At least five (5) years of experience working in crime analysis, investigative analysis, principles and/or practical application of investigations for crime suppression or apprehension?
Required Question
Location : Michigan, MI
Job Type: Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body
Job Number: 20250493261048KML
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9070-Non Union Appointees Level V
Description
An Intelligence Specialist shall operate as a resource and information gatherer focused on direct crime prevention and support for crime investigation and suppression efforts. Intelligence Specialists may be responsible for research using law enforcement systems, open source data, and available department technologies to complete fugitive apprehension tracking, person of interest work-ups, phone data analysis and tracking, warrant package preparation, and any other duties assigned to support the efforts of the department to reduce crime and increase the safety of the community. This position reports to the Commanding Officer of the Crime Intelligence Unit, or designee. An intelligence specialist may work at one, or more, department facilities, or partner facilities based on the assigned tasks.
Examples of Duties
- Works with a variety of sources and technology to mine and gather data and transfer the information into a computerized form, manipulate and analyze the data, conduct strategic crime analysis and report on the analyses to identify trends, patterns and prevent criminal activity and make recommendations.
- Analyzes criminal intelligence information and prepares intelligence reports and bulletins; analyzes long term crime patterns and trends to forecast future criminal activity.
- Maintains cooperative relationships for the exchange of information with federal, state, local and private entities for the activities related to counter-terrorism.
- Attends critical incident debriefing, pre and post incident, including, but not limited to table top exercises with other members, partners and agencies.
- Serves as a resource member assigned to an investigative team to provide support to the officer in charge of individual cases.
- May be required to complete critical infrastructure information gathering and reporting regarding locations, events and/or persons that could pose a risk of terrorist activity.
- Uses information gathered to assist in planning the deployment of resources for preventing and suppressing criminal activities, aiding in investigations, increasing apprehensions, clearing cases and analyzing information to identify similarities, patterns and trends among different offenses to assist in identifying suspects and predicting criminal activity.
- Coordinates the exchange of interstate and intrastate information pertaining to criminal activity and criminal movement; interacts and coordinates with other departments and agencies.
- Analyzes relationships between offenders and incidents to increase overall intelligence; researches patterns, structures, trends and movement of criminal groups or individuals; and develops recommendations for subsequent investigations; write analyses and draws charts and maps to substantiate recommendations.
- Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets data and criminal intelligence information collected from various sources, including previous investigations, legal instruments, information storage and retrieval systems, social media, utilized information from the department and outside agencies.
- Prepares analytical reports of intelligence information and interprets and presents to superiors.
- Makes appropriate and timely notifications based on research, analysis, and interpretation of data from department and outside agency reports.
- Utilizes and maintains general and specialized computer applications to gather, categorize, and analyze crime data and assist in the dissemination of information pertinent to law enforcement.
- Disseminates intelligence information to assist in prevention and detection of criminal activity.
- Participates in meetings that involve police mission strategies and intelligence sharing of information.
- Makes recommendations on the newest trends, methods and technology.
- Provides support to the unit and throughout the department in the efforts to control crime.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
Bachelor's degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study, or five (5) years of experience in law enforcement in place of the degree.
At least five (5) years of experience working in crime analysis, investigative analysis, principles and/or practical application of investigations for crime suppression or apprehension.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01
Do you possess a Bachelor degree in Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, or any other related field of study?
- Bachelor degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study.
- Master degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice, cyber security or other related field of study.
02
Do you have At least five (5) years of experience working in crime analysis, investigative analysis, principles and/or practical application of investigations for crime suppression or apprehension?
- Yes
- No
Required Question