Intelligence Development Officer (Non-Designated) - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for an Intelligence Development Officer keen to progress their careers as part of our Multi-Agency Response to Serious Organised Crime (MARSOC) team.

Intelligence Development Officers (IDO) is a member of a small team working with partners in HMPPS. The duties require the IDO receive, assess and develop intelligence against SOC offenders in prison and in the community. The IDO needs to assess the threat, risk, harm vulnerabilities and identify disruption opportunities. The IDO’s should identify intelligence gaps and take action to fill those gaps using overt and covert police tactics. The IDO’s manages the flow and dissemination of intelligence between the ROCU, Forces and partner agencies to support reactive and proactive development. They also work on crimes in action and provide advice on appropriate tactical options to support policing priorities set in the ROCU strategic assessment.

SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales.

We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work in to Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime.

Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.

We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Police Staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about SWROCU, read case studies and learn more about our capabilities on our dedicated microsite: https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

You don’t need years of experience to join us; we’ll invest in you.

What we can offer you –

Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours and your primary location.
Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

SWROCU encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate will be required to work at either the ROCU northern hub at least two days per week. This role will require the applicant to work in the communities and HMP sites and need to be prepared to travel when required. However, it also provides the opportunity to work from home some of the time. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Salary:

A&S: Scale 6

Glos: S6

Wilts: W7

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Essential:

Computer literate
Have experience of communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Have experience of report writing
Have experience of dealing with people both face to face and over the phone
Hold a full current driving licence or able to travel around the force area using alternative transport Knowledge of Intelligence processes
Previous experience of working within a law enforcement environment.
Experience of handling sensitive information.
Hold IPP (Intelligence Professionalisation Programme) accreditation or willing to gain it.
To be accredited as a Financial Intelligence Officer (FIO) or be willing to be able to become accredited.

This is a HMPPS funded post, the funding for which is reviewed every April.

Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment webinar: Friday 4th April, 1230hrs
Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions.
Please contact swrocurecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk, whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar.
The closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 21st April, 0900am
Shortlisting will take place week commencing: TBC
Assessments/Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal.

Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information.

If you reach the assessment/ interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 12-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible and Part Time Working

All requests for flexible working patterns and part-time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part-time hours.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with SWROCUBusinessTeam@avonandsomerset.police.uk

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk