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Investigative Analyst I/II (Gun Violence Section)

Job Opportunities Title: Investigative Analyst I/II (Gun Violence Section) Post Date 7/3/2024 Expiration Date 7/17/2024 Details: Basic Function The Gun Violence Section investigates and prosecutes the straw purchase of firearms, firearms trafficking, the movement of illegal guns, and violent gun crimes. The section is comprised of experienced investigators, analysts, attorneys, and administrative staff who collaborate with various local, state, and federal partners. The section also collaborates with the Philadelphia and Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Forces. This position involves working with the criminal investigative bureaus of the OAG. An employee in this position is responsible for performing duties which include the receipt, analysis, verification, and dissemination of information of a confidential and sensitive nature for a variety of purposes including investigative case support and providing information to the Attorney General, agents, and management personnel of the OAG; the Pennsylvania legislature; other law enforcement and private sector agencies; and the general public about the breadth and scope of criminal influence affecting Pennsylvania. Employees in this position are responsible for becoming familiar with the criminal threat to Pennsylvania, as well as the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions, and the US, including the historical and current perspectives. Through training and experience, employees in this position obtain a comprehensive understanding of the criminal threat environment and provide analytical insight, advice, and counsel to OAG decision-makers, attorneys, agents, and analysts. Work includes the use of appropriate software applications, including eTrace, and databases in the preparation of tactical, operational, and strategic analytical products, and to assist in the preparation of comprehensive tactical, operational, and strategic assessments including written reports, oral presentations, visual illustrations, and charts for dissemination within and outside of the OAG. Employees in this position read and research publications on various criminal elements to develop and maintain a useful reservoir of knowledge of general patterns, trends, and scopes of crime. Employees must comply with all requirements of the Criminal History Records Information Act (CHRIA) and 28 C.F.R. Examples Of Duties Monitors and analyzes Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms eTrace crime gun data to develop leads and analyze trends in Pennsylvania gun trafficking Provides accurate, timely, predictive analysis to OAG leadership in order to better deter, detect, and/or prevent credible criminal threats to the Commonwealth Provides investigative support to agents through the collection and analysis of information from a variety of databases including driver's license/registration records, criminal history records, warrant checks, gun registration, and employment and financial records, to develop inferences about criminal activities, key individuals, methods of operation, and the extent of criminal influence Provides pre-operational planning assistance to assist agents with warrant executions. Monitors daily open source and sensitive information systems to obtain near real-time crime gun information as well as crime gun trafficking assessments and reports produced by other agencies in the region and the around the nation Accurately identifies and effectively communicates information collection requirements and provides timely and relevant critical feedback to collection resources (OAG agents and analysts, local and state investigators) Provides assistance to law enforcement staff by compiling data from agents, law enforcement agencies, confidential informants and sources, the media, and other sources to detect organizational structures, trends, and movements of crime guns including modus operandi, tradecraft, etc. Produces a spectrum of gun related intelligence products for use by OAG leadership, decision-makers, and operations personnel, including ad hoc and periodic crime gun bulletins, weekly summaries, and long-term crime gun assessments Uses electronic data processing systems to research, analyze, and store data Writes reports of analysis and/or investigative findings for use in investigations, criminal complaints, and search and arrest warrants Testifies in court proceedings and grand jury proceedings regarding analytical findings Presents analytical briefings, case studies, and presentations on behalf of the OAG at conferences, seminars, and trainings Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Investigative Analyst I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution OR Four years of relevant experience that would afford the individual the needed knowledge and skills to perform the job OR Any combination of relevant education, training, and experience that would enable the individual to perform the duties of the job Investigative Analyst II: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and two years of relevant experience that would afford the individual the needed knowledge and skills to perform the job OR A Master's Degree from an accredited institution OR Six years of relevant experience that would afford the individual the needed knowledge and skills to perform the job OR Any combination of relevant education, training, and experience that would enable the individual to perform the duties of the job Employer: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Website: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/the-office/employment/ Salary: See posting