Job Description

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11/20/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-06800
Criminal Intelligence Analyst I
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$43,210.08 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location
954 Cameron Ponder Drive

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA
Description
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.



This Criminal Intelligence Analyst I position will assist investigations with intelligence gathering to aid in the investigation process, improve continuity, and assist with deconfliction. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on data collection, trends, and use of specialized electronic equipment. Knowledge of computer programs and technical skills are necessary. Required to research criminal information using the NCIC/LINK (National Crime Information Center/Law Information Network of Kentucky) terminal and in some instances make confirmation of current incarceration/disposition information.



Key Responsibilities:
Respond to requests from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for background and workup information available on reported and suspected criminals, businesses, organized criminal groups, etc. Perform strategic analysis on projects assigned by supervisor. Utilize databases to include criminal history, vehicle (AVIS), driver's license, corrections, court information, Virtual Intelligence System (VIS) database and numerous other systems to develop associations, linkages, crime patterns, etc. Review, research, and disseminate information/intelligence received by the Intelligence Branch; checking it for acceptability and validity before entering it into the VIS database. Serve as KSP intelligence representative at local, regional, and statewide intelligence/information sharing meetings as assigned by the chain of command. Prepare monthly, annual, and special reports for officer safety and unique crime trends as needed and/or requested by direct supervisor or the chain of command.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Previous analytical background Confidentiality Computer Literacy Self-Motivated Attention to detail Punctual

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police where you can make a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your application.
Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Professional experience in criminal intelligence, criminal justice, investigative law enforcement or a related field of investigation will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kenneth Murphy at Kenneth.murphy@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D