What You'll Do

  • Predict future gang, organized crime, or terrorist activity, using analyses of intelligence data.
  • Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.
  • Design, use, or maintain databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and artificial intelligence tools.
  • Establish criminal profiles to aid in connecting criminal organizations with their members.
  • Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
  • Gather and evaluate information, using tools such as aerial photographs, radar equipment, or sensitive radio equipment.
  • Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
  • Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
  • Link or chart suspects to criminal organizations or events to determine activities and interrelationships.
  • Operate cameras, radios, or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications or document activities.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.25/5
Active Listening 4.12/5
Writing 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Active Learning 3.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Monitoring 3.25/5
Coordination 3.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.12/5
Learning Strategies 3.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

Common styles

Analytical Thinking, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Independence

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Inductive Reasoning 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.12/5
Written Comprehension 4.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.12/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Information Ordering 4.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Amazon Simple Storage Service S3 Amazon Web Services AWS software Apache Hadoop Apache Hive Apache Kafka Apache Pig Apache Spark Arrival Departure Information System ADIS Automated Targeting System ATS Bing Biometric Storage System BSS C++ Chatbot software Computer Linked Application Information Management System CLAIMS Consular Consolidated Database CCD Data mining software Data visualization software Django Email software Encryption software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.7/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.48/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 4.35/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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