$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Corrections
11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Department of Corrections, Analytics Division
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION
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Are you ready to help uncover critical information that protects both correctional facilities and communities across Pennsylvania? Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as an Intelligence Analyst 1 and take part in important work that supports safety and security. This role allows you to review information, identify patterns, and help prevent harmful incidents. Your diligent analytical skills will help protect staff, inmates, and parole agents. Apply today to step into a position where your work makes a meaningful impact every day!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position analyzes intelligence information, identifies trends, and supports law enforcement partners in maintaining safety. As an Intelligence Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Data Analysis: Review inmate and reentrant information to identify patterns and potential security threats
- Agency Support: Respond to requests from law enforcement and provide confidential intelligence reports
- Tip Evaluation: Assess information received from various sources to determine investigative value
- Information Sourcing: Identify relevant databases, reports, and resources needed for intelligence research
- Data Collection: Gather records, photographs, and related materials to support analysis
- Threat Review: Organize facts and trends to assist in security decisions and response planning
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of paraprofessional research experience that includes gathering, analyzing, and organizing information, and a bachelor's degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 60 college credits.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires 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.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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