STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Fusion Center Intelligence Manager

Recruitment #231103-8558MP-001

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Introduction



Looking to take your career to the next level at the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)? If so, check out the opportunity below!


This hybrid position is full-time on first shift, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required pending emergencies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
  • Providing limitless opportunities;
  • Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
  • Performing meaningful work and;
  • Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Manages staff and operations;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages sharing of homeland security and/or crime related information and intelligence with federal, state, municipal, tribal and private sector entities;
  • Assists in formulation of program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of department budget including Federal Program funds.
Please see EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section below for more information.

ABOUT DESPP
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY
The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is charged with developing, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security program that encompasses all human-made and natural hazards, and includes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery components to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of Connecticut.

             

Selection Plan

TO APPLY
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees
  • Two (2) most recent performance evaluations;
  • Completed CT-HR-13.
Non-State Employees
  • Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number);
  • Completed CT-HR-13.
Additionally:
  • Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.  
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Questions about this position should be directed to Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for managing activities of the Connecticut Intelligence Center (CTIC), the State’s Fusion Center.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Manages staff and operations;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages sharing of homeland security and/or crime related information and intelligence with federal, state, municipal, tribal and private sector entities;
  • Assists in formulation of program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of department budget including Federal Program funds;
  • Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside the organization who might impact on program activities including federal and state agencies and municipal officials;
  • Manages collection, integration, evaluation, analysis of raw and confirmed intelligence data;
  • Designs and develops methods to track local, state, national and international trends;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May draft comprehensive briefs and reports focused on current threat level intelligence;
  • May perform on-call duties as required;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal statutes, regulations and guidelines;
    • principles and practices of the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan and Intelligence and Information Sharing Initiative;
    • Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating policies;
  • Knowledge of
    • Law Enforcement Analytic Standards;
    • Criminal Intelligence systems operating policies;
    • national/international criminal/terrorism data systems and cycle;
    • state and federal constitutional and statutory privacy and civil liberties provisions;
    • research methods and techniques;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • analyze and forecast data;
    • utilize federal database;
    • plan, organize, direct and coordinate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in the collection, analysis and sharing of intelligence and criminal information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, political science or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing staff and operations, particularly law enforcement or intelligence staff;
  • Experience coordinating, planning, managing communications with various levels of government;
  • Experience fostering intelligence and law enforcement community connectivity with all entities;
  • Experience developing policies and standard operating procedures;
  • Experience drafting comprehensive reports focused on current threats.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must obtain a Federal Bureau of Investigation Secret Security clearance or a Department of Homeland Security Secret Security clearance within one (1) year of appointment to class.
  • Incumbent in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Incumbent in this class may be required to travel.
  • Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require work outside of normal business hours.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to reference check and facts stated in application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made by the United States Department of Homeland Security and/or the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection before candidates are certified for permanent appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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