Intelligence and Investigation Analyst

Intelligence and Investigation Analyst

Salary

$69,243.20 - $83,096.00 Annually

Location

Police Department 705 Leander Dr, Leander, TX

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

IA.10/2026

Department

Police Department

Division

Police Criminal Investigations

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 7:00 AM Central

• Description
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Performs intermediate to advanced work involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of crime, intelligence data to support investigations and supports intelligence led policing by identifying threats, criminal networks, and patterns of offender behavior. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Required Additional Documents

Applicants will need to download the below required documents (Hiring Process Letter and Background Waiver) to be submitted with the online application: Applications without these documents will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification.

• Hiring Process Letter
• Background Waiver

Those forms will need to be completed, signed and notarized (where applicable), and then uploaded/attached with the application. Please do not submit other documents (including resumes, cover letters, transcripts, DD214s, etc). To submit the forms after your application has been submitted, send forms to this email address lpdrecruiter@leandertx.gov. All forms need to be completed and submitted prior to the closing date.

Once you have submitted all required forms, you will be sent an invitation link to create an account with Guardian Alliance; Complete the online personal history statement via the Guardian Alliance platform. You cannot proceed in the process without completing and submitting your personal history statement. A preliminary basic background check will be conducted and you will be notified if selected to continue in the process.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts tactical crime and intelligence analysis to support active investigations, proactive enforcement, patrol deployment, and officer safety initiatives. Produces tactical intelligence products such as link charts, association matrices, person-of-interest profiles, and threat bulletins to support investigations.
• Evaluates information, selects essential elements, correlates new information with existing information, and prepares comprehensive written and visual reports that summarize findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Conducts strategic intelligence analysis of long-term criminal trends, emerging threats, and organizational risks impacting public safety.
• Creates network diagrams, communication flow charts, and visual intelligence products for investigative and interagency briefings.
• Responds to requests for immediate intelligence or analytical support from department command staff, investigators, patrol supervisors, city administration, and other authorized stakeholders.
• Facilitates the transfer and sharing of crime and intelligence information between local, state, and federal agencies, and serves as a liaison on multi-jurisdictional projects and investigations. Coordinates with fusion centers and federal partners to contribute to regional intelligence assessments and receive updated threat information.
• Maintains awareness of current crime analysis and criminal intelligence research, methodologies, and best practices; recommends improvements to department processes and analytical workflows. Maintains awareness of intelligence standards including 28 CFR Part 23 and best practices in criminal intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes while providing quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Assist detectives by conducting analytical research on suspects, associates, vehicles, addresses, and criminal networks.
• Develop case timelines, link analysis, and event flow charts for active investigations.
• Analyze phone records, communication patterns, financial data, and open-source information relevant to investigations.
• Provide investigative leads through pattern recognition and cross-case data correlation.
• Support search warrants with data extraction interpretation (when trained). May provide training, guidance, or technical assistance to department personnel on data entry standards, analytical tools, and interpretation of analytical products. Provides training to personnel on identifying reportable intelligence and proper documentation for intelligence collection.
• Review digital evidence (phone extractions, social media data, GPS/location data, communications logs) and summarize relevant findings for investigators.
• Conduct integrated analysis of multiple data sources to identify movements, relationships, or behavioral patterns.
• Convert raw digital outputs into officer-friendly analytical products. May testify in court regarding analytical findings, methodologies, and data sources as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, social science, data/information science, or a closely related field.
• Two years of full-time experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, or interpretation of law enforcement data.

OR

• High school diploma and six years of full-time experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, or interpretation of law enforcement data.

Required Certificates and Licenses:

• Texas Class "C" Driver's license or equivalent from any other US State.
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation; may be required to obtain and maintain federal security clearance as needed for assignment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, data analytics, or a related field.
• Four or more years of experience in crime or intelligence analysis in a law enforcement or public safety agency.
• Professional certification from the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) or the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA).
• Experience with crime analysis, statistical, and mapping software (e.g., RMS, CAD, GIS, statistical packages, dashboard/BI tools).
• Experience presenting analytical findings to command staff, elected officials, and community groups.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of criminal intelligence analysis methodologies, including link analysis, network analysis, and target profiling.

• Understanding of intelligence validation, source reliability assessment, and analytical confidence standards.

• Police records practices, crime classification standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to crime reporting and public records.

• Operation of computers and standard office equipment, including databases, spreadsheets, GIS/mapping systems, and data visualization software.

• Creating clear, concise, and accurate reports, maps, charts, dashboards, and other visual aids to communicate analytical findings.

• Ability to assess threat likelihood and develop risk-based intelligence forecasts focusing on individuals, groups, or criminal enterprises.

• Think critically, question assumptions, and avoid bias in data collection, analysis, and presentation.

• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines, setting priorities, and adapting to shifting operational needs.

• Collecting, compiling, auditing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.

• All appropriate criminal laws, including city ordinances, appropriate administrative laws, and case law.

• Perform computer tasks effectively and maintain acceptable operational knowledge of standard software programs utilized by the department, including crime analysis programs databases, spreadsheets, statistical and graphics software systems, and data visualization software.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

• Municipal police administration and organization.

• City and departmental policies and procedures.

• Applying principles of logic and scientific methods to define problems, evaluate alternatives, and make data-driven recommendations.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with sworn and non-sworn staff, City leadership, partner agencies, and the public.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including in multi-agency environments.

• Read and understand technical manuals, business documents, policies, procedures, and system documentation.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise sound judgment in decisions that affect intelligence and analytical products.

• Normal speech, normal or corrected vision, and normal or corrected hearing.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.
• The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at hr@leandertx.gov or 512-528-2708. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735- 2989 (TTY/TDD).

For detailed information regarding our benefits package including our Benefits Guide, please visit this link: City of Leander 2026 Benefit Booklet

01

Do you have a high school diploma AND at least six years of full-time experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, or interpretation of law enforcement data?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, social science, data/information science, or a closely related field AND at least two years of full-time experience in research, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, or interpretation of law enforcement data?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently have any outstanding warrants?

• Yes
• No

04

Within the past 10 years, have you purchased any controlled substance that was not prescribed to you?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) to, or received court ordered community service, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or any felony in any state or while serving in the military?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) to, or received community service, probation, or deferred adjudication for an offense involving family violence in any state or while serving in the military?

• Yes
• No

07

Within the past 10 years, have you been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) to, or received community service, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in any state or while serving in the military?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you used marijuana for any purpose, other than under the care of a physician, within the past 3 years, including in states or jurisdictions where such use is legal?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever participated in the unlawful delivery, distribution, or furnishing of any controlled substance to another person in exchange for payment or any form of benefit?

• Yes
• No

10

Within the past 5 years, have you used any drug, narcotic, or controlled substance, excluding marijuana, except under the care of a physician?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid and current Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

12

In the last 3 years have you had more than 5 moving violations, been involved in more than 5 preventable collisions, or a combination of both?

• Yes
• No

13

In the last 5 years have you been convicted of reckless driving?

• Yes
• No

14

Within the past 3 years has your drivers license been suspended?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you filed for bankruptcy within the past 10 years?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you currently involved in any ongoing civil or criminal lawsuits?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you acknowledge that all additional documents referenced in the job posting must be submitted digitally, in PDF format, signed and notarized, prior to the application closing date?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you read the entire job description? By selecting YES, you acknowledge that all answers provided are final and cannot be changed after submission.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Leander

Department Police Department Address 705 Leander Dr

Leander, Texas, 78641

Phone (512) 528-2800

Website https://www.leandertx.gov/police/page/recruiting-employment