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Fusion Center Analyst

Recruitment # 250715-8557AR-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 7/16/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $74,750* - $96,734/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 7/30/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection ( DESPP (http://www.ct.gov/despp) ) is recruiting for a Fusion Center Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8557AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to serve within the CT Intelligence Center ( CTIC (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/homeland-security/about-ctic?language=en\_US) ).

This is a progressive role, opportune for those with a passion and strength for investigatory and research analysis. We invite those with experience in law enforcement, homeland security, military or corporation intelligence to apply for this opportunity!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ LOCATION: Middletown, CT with occasional opportunities for remote work

+ SCHEDULE: This is a full time position, standard working hours are M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM, however the schedule may fluctuate based on agency needs.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (http://www.ct.gov/visitct) .

Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their career.

What we can offer you:

+ The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

THE POSITION

Your Role

CTIC Fusion Center Analysts work in four functional intelligence areas, including: Terrorism, Criminal, Critical Infrastructure and Cyber.

As a Fusion Center Analyst, you will primarily be responsible for sifting through vast sets of information to derive meaning by:

+ Gathering and compiling information from various sources, including law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence analysis, and other intelligence feeds.

+ Utilizing geospatial mapping techniques and analytic writing to identify patterns, trends, and links between criminal activity, including potential threats and vulnerabilities.

+ Preparing intelligence products in order to share timely information with relevant stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, government entities, and private sector partners.

+ More details can be found in the class specification. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8557AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined)

Our leadership team will train the hired candidate on the day-to-day workflow. CTIC leadership will also encourage and provide ample opportunities to obtain professional training in the advanced areas of intelligence analysis.

The CT Intelligence Center

The Connecticut Intelligence Center (CTIC (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/homeland-security/about-ctic?language=en\_US) ) facilitates the receipt, analysis, and dissemination of criminal, terrorism, and cybersecurity related information and intelligence in collaboration with partner agencies to help identify, respond, prevent, and mitigate unlawful activity in accordance with the civil rights and liberties guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.

The Fusion Center Analyst is responsible for independently performing a full range of tasks in the evaluation and analysis of criminal/terrorism information and intelligence. The role of this incumbent will be to perform a variety of work activities involving intake, research, collection, analysis, dissemination, and documentation of homeland security and crime-related information including information which has a possible nexus to terrorist activity and/or represents potential threats to homeland security and public safety within the State of Connecticut and, by extension, the region and nation.

CTIC is the designated fusion center for the State of Connecticut and is one of 80 fusion centers in the country. Fusion centers were developed after September 11, 2001, in an effort to increase collaboration and information sharing between all levels of government. Fusion centers serve as the focal point for the receipt, analysis, and sharing of threat-related information between State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT), federal, and private sector entities. CTIC currently has representatives from the following organizations assigned to the unit which include, however, is not limited to:

+ Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

+ Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)

+ Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

+ High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (HIDTA)

+ Connecticut National Guard

+ Connecticut Department of Correction

+ Connecticut Judicial Branch

+ Connecticut State Police

+ Several Local Law Enforcement Agencies

+ Fire/EMS

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

DESPP 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. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/ronnell-higgins-biography?language=en\_US) .

+ Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results

+ Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges

+ Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is comprised of six divisions which you may learn more about them here (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/divisions) .

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Selection Plan

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM DESPP:

Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees:

+ Two (2) most recent performance evaluations and a completed CT-HR-13 form (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) .

Non-State Employees:

+ Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number) and a completed CT-HR-13 form (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) .

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 (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.

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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at [email protected]

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the evaluation and analysis of criminal/terrorism information and intelligence.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Performs duties and responsibilities related to intelligence sector assigned;

+ Collects, integrates, evaluates, analyzes, and disseminates as appropriate intelligence data such as:

+ the patterns, structure, trends and movement of any individual or group, business or partnership which directly relates to criminal/terrorist conduct or activity and for which there is reasonable suspicion;

+ the state’s critical infrastructure systems and assets as they relate to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), or similar plan and the National Critical Infrastructure Prioritization Program (NCIPP) or similar plan, including conducting and/or coordinating identification and security assessment of such infrastructure;

+ cybersecurity intelligence information, including intelligence data of the federal intelligence cycle, network intrusion reports, including assessments to evaluate cyber security posture;

+ creation, review and update of Geographic Information System points of systems and assets;

+ Coordinates the exchange of interstate and intrastate information pertaining to criminal activity and criminal movement;

+ Collects, rapidly analyzes, and disseminates as appropriate information on criminal activities to support law enforcement criminal investigations;

+ Establishes links between crimes that include identification of criminal history and criminal relationships to aid in making connections between members of criminal organizations;

+ Synthesizes input from multiple data streams to aid in criminal investigations;

+ Uses deductive and inductive reasoning to formulate recommendations;

+ Adheres to prevailing state and federal laws and policies regarding the handling of criminal offender record information and document classification markings including sensitive but unclassified and classified information;

+ Derives criminal/terrorism related intelligence through blending, analyzing and evaluating relevant horizontal and vertical sources;

+ Assists in developing and planning criminal/terrorism and intelligence data procedures;

+ Assists with formulation and dissemination of intelligence data;

+ Works with federal, state, municipal, military, tribal and private sector to obtain criminal/terrorism information and intelligence data;

+ Tracks local, state, national and international trends;

+ Collects, analyzes, and reports forensic and situational data associated with ballistic, DNA, or fingerprint system leads;

+ Collates message traffic and other communications and alerts unit leadership of developments and or significant changes applicable to assigned area;

+ Promotes the agency’s intelligence analysis units to relevant outside parties to encourage the exchange of criminal intelligence information between agencies;

+ Prepares and makes presentations on intelligence data, developments and findings;

+ Prepares comprehensive reports containing vetted intelligence data;

+ Provides expert testimony on forensic analysis;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ research methods and techniques;

+ the Criminal Intelligence systems operating policies; the Law Enforcement Analytic Standards;

+ national/international criminal/terrorism data systems and cycle;

+ state and federal constitutional and statutory privacy and civil liberties provisions;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ analyze and forecast data;

+ understand and use computerized databases;

+ utilize federal database systems;

+ analyze data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in the collection, integration, evaluation and analysis of criminal/terrorism information and/or intelligence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in 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, Intelligence Management, Law Enforcement, Political Science, Forensic Science or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with intelligence regulations including open source intelligence collection.

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence data related to criminal conduct or activity including terrorism.

• Experience tracking and organizing data collection of trends associated with terrorist and other criminal activities.

• Experience providing analyses of cybersecurity issues and trends.

• Experience using written and oral communication to prepare multimedia presentations of analytical material including intelligence data and criminal activity findings.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ For a DEMHS or CSP position, must obtain a Department of Homeland Security Secret Security clearance within nine (9) months of appointment to class.

+ Incumbent in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

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 candidate is certified for 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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