Supervises a medium-sized to large professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Directly responsible for Homeland Security issues integrating various functions into the daily work flow within the Arkansas State Police, Office of Investigative Support, and works directly with a number of federal, state and local agencies in the development and coordination of information flow related to criminal and terrorist activities. Assists in developing and modifying the Fusion Center’s computer system, by assessing the need for criminal justice information among state and federal agencies and planning and designing systems modifications and/or expansions to meet those needs. Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to respond to changes in operational needs, objectives and priorities, and to improve the effectiveness of the operations managed. Coordinates the Arkansas State Police disaster and emergency planning, related to pre-agreed upon response plans, as per various Memorandums of Understanding (i.e. Security of the strategic National Stockpile, Arkansas National Guard, Federal bureau of Investigation, etc.) Acts as agency liaison by coordinating information, attending meetings, and participating in table top exercises for emergency planning with various groups. Provides investigative support for on-going investigations and identifies suspects and witnesses for covert and overt investigations. Determines and requests staff, material, and equipment needs for the operations managed to contribute to the formulation and justification of budgetary request for the agency as a whole. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.