Investigative Analyst I

Section: Organized Retail Crime Unit – Organized Crime Section/Criminal Law DivisionClass: Investigative Analyst ILocation: PittsburghTelework:This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need. Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil Service, UnionWork Hours: 8:30 – 5:00Salary Range: Starting salary of $45,907Basic FunctionThe Office of Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Retail Crime Unit (ORC) is a subdivision of the Organized Crime Section in the Criminal Law Division.The ORC Unit investigates and prosecutes complex criminal enterprises engaged in the intentional theft of retail goods for the pure profit of the organizations. An employee in this position is responsible for performing duties which include the receipt/retrieval, analysis, and compilation of data and the verification and dissemination of information of a confidential and sensitive nature in a variety of ways pertinent to investigations and prosecutions into organized retail crime. This includes providing information to the agents and attorneys in the ORC Unit for a variety of purposes including both investigation and litigation support.The employee is responsible for assisting with/conducting the retrieval, compilation, and summarization of information needed by Special Agents and prosecutors in the course of an investigation. The successful candidate will work closely with the attorneys to prepare court documents, organize trial exhibits, and attend court proceedings. An employee in this position will report to the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Organized Crime Section. Assignments and supervision are received from the legal staff and/or investigative staff dependent on the nature of the case(s).Assignments progress in difficulty and complexity and are designed to provide experience in investigative analysis techniques and resources. As an Investigative Analyst I gains experience, work is performed with more independence. Employees must comply with all requirements of the Criminal History Records Information Act (CHRIA). An Investigative Analyst I could perform the below duties under the direction and guidance of an experienced analyst and/or supervisor. • Organizes, maintains, and disseminates referral and investigative files digitally and in hardcopy as required• Provides assistance to agents relative to data checks, background checks, claims histories, 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• Conducts background research (information on persons, property, events, and vehicles) using both internal and external sources of information including databases such as CLEAN, JNET, and PennDOT• Provides pre-operational planning assistance to agents with warrant executions• Monitors a variety of online platforms to gather relevant information in support of criminal investigations• Assists with the execution of search warrants for the purpose of cataloging data and documentary evidence• Analyzes and organizes electronic evidence, including call detail records, cell phone data, iCloud data, social media data, financial records, and other voluminous data during criminal investigations• Provides assistance to both legal and investigative staff regarding the analysis and organization of documentary evidence as well as the preparation of various spreadsheets, link charts, and graphs pertinent to casework handled by the section• Prepares detailed investigative reports on evidence and data analyzed• Conducts information gathering in support of research projects or information requests• Provides litigation support through preparation and presentation of material/evidence for official proceedings/court• Testifies in court proceedings and grand jury proceedings regarding analytical findings• Uses electronic data processing systems to research, analyze, and store data• Performs miscellaneous pertinent duties, determined by the direction of current casework• Presents analytical briefings, cases studies, and presentations on behalf of the OAG at conferences, seminars, and trainings• Performs other duties as assigned• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Intelligence Analysis Studies, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field of study 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 Apply tot his job