Principal Intelligence Analyst

The Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Principal Intelligence Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the Special Services Division (Office of Emergency Management). The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The position may require travel within the local and regional area for meetings, assessments, and events, and occasional multi-day travel for training or conferences.

This position serves as the Principal Intelligence Analyst, also known as the Director, of the Safety and Tribal Regional Analysis Center (STRAC), the Inland Empire’s multi-agency all-hazards/all-crimes fusion center. The STRAC provides comprehensive strategic and tactical analytic support, products, information sharing, and training to first responders and tribal nations in the Inland Empire Region (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties). The Principal Analyst is responsible for management of daily operations to include all programs and personnel assigned to the STRAC along with ensuring information, support, and services are timely and relevant to partners within the region. The Principal Analyst will demonstrate successful leadership capabilities and decision making pertinent to working in the intelligence field to guide the STRAC to success!!

• *Location of the STRAC fusion center will be in the City of San Bernardino.

This position is posted continuously with a first review date of: April 9th, 2026, at 8am, and may close any time without prior notice.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N – 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

• Position(s) designated as “grant-funded” are contingent on the availability of adequate funding. Should funding be cancelled at any time by the funding agency, the position will be eliminated, unless alternate grant funds are secured.
• Provide strategic vision, information, and direction to subordinates and oversee all STRAC management staff and personnel.
• Implement the Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers; including the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Fundamentals and Processes and National SAR Initiative (NSI).
• Ensure STRAC operations are compliant with applicable STRAC policies, California and federal statues, criminal justice information system requirements, 28 CFR Part 23, and Privacy, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties related laws.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and collaborate with federal, state local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, along with the Joint Regional Intelligence Center and other fusion centers within the State Threat Assessment System.
• Represent the STRAC and its interests at professional functions, regional and national meetings, committee meetings, and data calls. Make presentations on behalf of the STRAC at conferences and other events.
• Develop evaluation criteria, annual operational performance goals, and prepare reports and briefings for quarterly governance board meetings.
• Preparation of annual budget submissions, grant applications, and requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and other policies that protect individual privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
• Ensure the STRAC leadership team is properly trained on current laws and guidelines that govern the collection, retention, and dissemination of intelligence along with all other fusion center requirements.
• Ensure STRAC personnel are correctly managing and documenting all mandated grant reporting requirements.
• Oversight of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP), including the development of private sector cooperation strategies.
• Coordinate with the California State Threat Assessment System (STAS), National Fusion Center Association (NFCA), the National Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis, High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) Investigative Support Centers (ISC), and other relevant regional first responder associations.
• Coordinate with the Urban Area Securities Initiative (UASI) Program Administrator and the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) county programs regarding regional needs.
• Provide guidance in planning, directing, and coordinating overall intelligence programs.
• Coordinate long- and short-term strategies for threat liaison officer training, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence and analysis, and private sector goals.
• Lead or direct the evaluation and assessment of new or emerging technology to support the region’s needs.
• Organize, coordinate, schedule, and provide supervisory support during emergency events, planned special events, training events, and exercises.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, Statistical Analysis, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Seven years of experience working in a related field, including experience in homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement, fire service, emergency management or other similar public safety fields. Individual must have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory level experience leading and managing a group of people and large projects.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Security clearance eligibility: Must be eligible to receive and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET clearance, up to a TOP Secret clearance level.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Background check requirement: Must be able to pass a law enforcement background check, before commencing employment or performing services.
• Availability to work include holidays and weekends to support critical or emergency situations.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Copy of Bachelor's Degree

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) athttp://www.naces.org/members.htmlor the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) athttp://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.