Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00080885	Description Activated On: 4/9/2026 3:20:13 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This position reviews, researches, and analyzes intelligence information within the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. This includes determining patterns and trends of criminal activity within facilities and communities to identify potential threats to the daily operations of our facilities and Parole Agents in the communities. This position is also responsible for collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate intelligence which is extremely sensitive or classified and must be held to the highest confidentiality standards.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

30% Reviews, researches, and analyzes information gathered from inmate and reentrant databases to determine patterns and trends of criminal activity within the facilities and on the streets that could lead to disturbances such as work stoppages, riots, violence, or other disruptive activities. Utilizes all available information to establish patterns and relationships to identify potential threats to the facilities’ daily operations and to Parole Agents on the streets.

30% Receives requests for information from law enforcement regarding specified persons of interest and disseminates confidential products to authorized recipients.

10% Receives tips from sources and vendors regarding criminal activity and evaluates information for investigative value.

5% Questions requestors to gather and clarify details and determine response requirements.

5% Determines potential information sources to include law enforcement secured-access databases, criminal investigative reports, governmental agencies, open source information, private companies and public websites.

5% Gathers and assembles raw data, photographs, and other information through system queries and research.

5% Places pertinent facts in proper relationships for necessary intelligence analysis.

5% Work other than scheduled hours as needed due to officer and agent safety events.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
2. Review, analyze, and interpret information.
3. Operate basic office equipment.
4. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
6. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing.
7. Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
8. Researches and summarizes criminal justice and open source records.
9. Utilizes computer applications for extended periods.
10. Travels as required.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Works independently to determine the credibility and validity of the information being received.

Evaluates information for meaning, reliability, validity and relevance prior to its use or retention.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: • Certain positions require possession of a Secret Security Clearance issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or attainment of this clearance during the probationary period, and continual maintenance of this clearance during employment in the position.

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) Certificate

2.   N/A

3.   N/A

4.   N/A

5.   N/A

6.   N/A

Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
2.	Review, analyze, and interpret information.
3.	Operate basic office equipment.
4.	Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
5.	Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
6.	Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing.
7.	Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
8.	Researches and summarizes criminal justice and open source records.
9.	Utilizes computer applications for extended periods.
10.	Travels as required.