Drug Intelligence Officer
OPENING DATE: 05/11/20
CLOSING DATE: 05/26/20 11:59 PM Central Time
JOB TYPE: Limited Duration: Regular Sched (FT with benefits)
LOCATION: Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
THE POSITION
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Criminal Intelligence Division is seeking a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Drug Intelligence Officer. This position will perform a wide range of analysis of information relating to criminal activities in support of law enforcement and criminal investigations.
Location and hours:
This position will be located at 701 4th Ave S. Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the position type:
This position is a limited duration (temporary), full-time, benefit-earning position lasting up to two years.
In this position, you will:
- Establish points of contact with key federal, state, and local drug law enforcement representatives to:
- Promote awareness and utilization of the HIDTA Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) Network especially as it relates to the Midwest area.
- Promote awareness of priority intelligence requirements through coordinated meetings, training, and liaison outreach opportunities.
- Coordinate the use of central databases for the timely exchange of information.
- Implement the Felony Arrest Notification program to transmit information about all reported felony drug arrest incidents in Minnesota involving out of state residents to the respective HIDTA DIO in the other state and serve as conduit for interstate Requests for Information.
- Conduct frequent interviews with authorities in law enforcement and public health sectors to better understand intrastate and interstate opioid markets and analyze drug use related data for possible distribution.
- Coordinate the collection and dissemination of relevant intelligence obtained from a variety of law enforcement and other sources to develop a timely and accurate picture of existing local drug markets.
- Work with the North Central HIDTA statewide Public Health Analyst (PHA) to facilitate collaboration between public safety and public health entities, including data sharing, joint initiatives, and policy considerations.
- Work within the North Central HIDTA Investigative Support Center (ISC) under the direction of the ISC supervisor to ensure coordination in the sharing and effective utilization of opioid overdose related information, intelligence and education using Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) as a primary tool.
- Prepare extensive briefs, charts, graphs, and written reports as requested or needed, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law enforcement, business/public administration, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field and one year or more of investigation or law enforcement experience.
- Associate's degree or higher in one of the above fields and three years or more of investigation or law enforcement experience.
- Four years or more of investigation or law enforcement experience.
Nice to have:
- A valid driver's license.
- Experience:
- In law enforcement at the federal, state, or local level.
- Supervising in multi-level narcotics investigations.
- In data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- In law enforcement operations focused on drug and gang related crime and criminal investigations.
- Ability to obtain a federal level security clearance.
- Ability to professionally represent programs and directors at law enforcement meetings and community forums.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates many of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/employees.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This position is internally classified as an Investigator.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test, background check, written and practical exams.