Description
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Working Conditions
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
Tasks
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Processing Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Geographic information system
- Data base management system software
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
Knowledge
- English Language
- Law and Government
- Public Safety and Security
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Emergency Management SpecialistCertifying Organization
Center for Security and Emergency Management
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Intelligence Analyst SpecialistCertifying Organization
Center for Security and Emergency Management
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Intelligence Fundamentals Professional CertificationCertifying Organization
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Criminal Intelligence Certified AnalystCertifying Organization
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Cyber-Crime ExpertCertifying Organization
E-Business Process Solutions
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $54,122 |
| Median (50%) | $87,937 |
| High (90%) | $116,079 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 113,400 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 116,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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