Homeland Security Intelligence Unit Director

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Job Information

Title:

Homeland Security Intelligence Unit Director

Market Range:

MR21

Approved Date:

1/31/2025 2:17:24 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M3

Career Level Description:

Management Level 3

Job Code:

100979

Job Family:

LE - Law Enforcement

Sub Family:

LEOPS - Law Enforcement Operations

Primary Purpose

The Homeland Security and Emergency Services Director, based within the Wake County Sheriff's Office, will be responsible broadly for intelligence, planning, and response.  It will initially comprise of several core functions and work closely with the leadership of the HS/SOD and the Sheriff's Office leadership, the teams of the Special Operations Division and task force officers, as well as support the needs of the Criminal Investigation Division, Patrol Division, and Courthouse Operations.

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Exercises policy and plans to respond to changes  in levels of appropriations and manages operational changes throughout the organizations

1

20%

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Oversees the implementation of long-range plans, goals, and objectives of the work directed.

2

20%

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Oversee the process of reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing large volumes of intelligence and information from diverse sources.

3

15%

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Provide senior management with timely advise regarding emerging threats or significant developments that require immediate attention

4

15%

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Translate emerging developments in the technical field into actionable initiatives that drive significant impact across the organization and the Intelligence Community (IC)

5

15%

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Conduct continuous evaluations of the technical capabilities landscape to identify, integrate, and deploy cutting-edge technologies.

6

5%

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Identify new opportunities to advance managerial and professional knowledge, tradecraft and subject matter expertise.  Convert feedback into concrete improvements that have a substantial impact across the organization and the Intelligence Community (IC).

7

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M3

Career Level Description:

Management Level 3

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Leads Work Groups through other supervisors, managers, and/or professionals.

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Creates and manages the execution of operational plans for a Work Group that support the achievement of the Division strategy.

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Typically contributes to overall Division budget planning.

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Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division.

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Introduces new ideas and creative solutions to stimulate discussion and thinking in both internal and external situations.

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Communicates within and outside the Work Group, and may communicate with other parties within the Division or externally.

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through managing a team comprised of managers and/or professionals.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports

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Requires broad management knowledge to lead project teams in one Work Group. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s Degree Public Administration or related field

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Seven years of experience in related field or in public administration

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Bachelor's Degree

Homeland Security Management

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5 Years

Five(5) years of professional emergency management experience.

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Valid Driver's License

Upon Hire

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Ability to analyze and interpret  laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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Knowledge of federal and state legislation relative to homeland security programs and services.

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Knowledge of homeland security mandates, functions, plans, policies, regulations, and capabilities and resources at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Knowledge of strategic  and operational planning techniques.

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Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Crisis Management

Performs jobs in a manner that minimizes hazards to oneself, others, and the environment. Maintains a physical work environment that contributes to the well-being of others.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Technical Expertise

Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Conflict Management

Brings substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to manage them collaboratively, building consensus, keeping the best interests of the organization in mind, not only one's own interest.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X