Law Enforcement Analyst Assistant / Office Assistant IV

Law Enforcement Analyst Assistant

The Department of Psychiatry seeks a Threat Assessment & Public Safety Assistant to support the Law Enforcement Liaison and Prevent 2 Protect (P2P) Hub in coordinating statewide collaboration with law enforcement, schools, and community partners. This position provides criminal justice knowledge and support to the P2P multidisciplinary team serving at-risk youth across five regions in Michigan.

The position works closely with law enforcement agencies, School Resource Officers (SROs), Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) teams, and juvenile justice professionals to support information gathering, relay and report generation, resource exploration, and community collaborations. The role also includes participation in daily multidisciplinary team meetings, provision of training, and support for program reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Regular statewide travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Assessment & Public Safety

• Provide information and generate reports on behavioral threat assessment, security planning, and criminogenic risk factors
• Support P2P multidisciplinary team on all safety, legal, and law enforcement-related considerations

Collaboration & Coordination

• Coordinate with law enforcement, SROs, probation officers, and BTAM teams
• Facilitate communication across agencies to support P2P Hub and regional Intensive Support Teams
• Assist in P2P Hub team in identifying and securing appropriate threat assessment intervention resources for Michigan Communities
• Participate in team meetings to support regional teams in case review and planning

Support for Leadership & Regional Teams

• Provide input on criminogenic factors or cases involving safety and law enforcement involvement
• Assist in resolving barriers to service implementation

Training & Community Engagement

• Assist team in providing training and consultation to schools, law enforcement, and community stakeholders
• Create and support the team in the development of training materials and program resources
• Facilitate meetings with regional partners and BTAM teams

Data Collection, Verification & Reporting

• Collect, track, and maintain program data related to participant outcomes, services, and interventions
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data across regional teams and partner agencies
• Assist in developing and maintaining data tracking systems and documentation processes
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for program improvement
• Prepare data summaries, dashboards, and reports for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Present data findings in a clear and actionable format to support decision-making and program evaluation

Program Support & Reporting

• Assist in preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders and program sponsors
• Support program evaluation and data collection activities
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• Support development and coordination of training programs and materials
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations

Please note that this is an off-date position funded through September 30, 2027; continuation contingent upon funding and performance.

Knowedge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical school or related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in maintaining account ledgers, departmental operations, employment, or in performing tasks related to the area of employment; experience in word processing, editing and composing correspondence, and maintaining spreadsheets and/or databases; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, with demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents
• Experience in the collection of information and the verification, analysis, and presentation of data/information in a clear and meaningful way
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and enhance strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment, juvenile justice systems, and public safety practices
• Ability to collect, verify, analyze, and present data in a clear and meaningful way
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including consultation and training
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and program documentation
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory standards

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

To apply, applicants must provide requested information at the MSU Human Resources site at http://careers.msu.edu and upload requested documentation. Documentation should include:

1) a letter of application,

2) a resume or curriculum vitae,

3) the names and contact information for three professional references with at least one from a former supervisor.

STANDARD 8-5

This is a limited term position funded until 09/30/2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

https://psychiatry.msu.edu/

Advertised: May 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 9, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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