Intelligence Research Specialist, Level II

Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The NYPD Intelligence & Counter terrorism Bureau is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and acting on intelligence with the mission of protecting New York City from terrorism, crime, and organized violence in accordance with the constitution and the law. Conducting terrorism-related investigations and analyzing global threats is a solemn responsibility that requires a wide range of general and specialized skills. The NYPD Intelligence & Counter terrorism Bureau’s Intelligence Research Specialists include subject matter experts in a broad array of fields with diverse economic backgrounds including international relations, global affairs, cybersecurity, political science, security studies, law, and public policy.

Some are technical experts, while others possess unique regional knowledge focused on particular countries, religions, and languages, offering nuanced understandings of the intersection of ideology, history, and culture. The NYPD Intelligence & Counter terrorism Bureau is seeking qualified Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) Level 2 candidates (rank level/salary commensurate with relevant experience) to assist with the Department’s analytic operations as it meets the challenge of today’s dynamic terrorism and targeted violence threat environment.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist with the NYPD, you will be a civilian member of an elite agency recognized worldwide for its leadership in innovative counter terrorism and law enforcement efforts.

1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038 HOURS/ SHIFT: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Required Skills include:

• In accordance with U.S. federal government grant funding and security clearance requirements, all applicants must be U.S. citizens of impeccable moral judgment, ethics, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Able to work at a detailed level on complex investigative and strategic matters, using unique skills to help detect, deter, disrupt, and defend against terrorist activity.
• Background using analytic systems, research tools, social media platforms, and databases.
• Adept at analyzing complex information while conducting organization and pattern analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Professional maturity, adaptability, humility, intellectual curiosity, and capability to perform at an optimum level in time sensitive, fast moving, and high‑pressure environments.
• Passion for mission‑focused, purpose‑driven work. Please note a prior/active federal government security clearance is not required for this position. However, opportunities are available for analysts to receive one, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is ideal. In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.