intelligence officer

An intelligence officer is a person employed by an organization to collect, compile and/or analyze information (known as intelligence) which is of use to that organization. The terminology of 'Officer' is a working title, it is not to be confused with rank as in the police where sergeants are also 'Police Officers,' and enlisted Military ranks can be Intelligence Officers as well. Organizations which employ intelligence officers include armed forces, police, civilian intelligence agencies, customs agencies and private corporations.