Intelligence Officer

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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Intelligence Officer in our Public Service Centre. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

You will work as part of a team of Intelligence Officers based within the Public Service Centre at Police Headquarters, Bridgend.
We work closely with colleagues across South Wales Police to support ongoing live incidents
We receive intelligence from partner agencies, process and disseminate relevant information to teams across South Wales Police.
We utilise various intelligence tools to assist in identifying and locating suspects and vehicles.
Our team operate 24/7, 365 day intelligence support generally aligned with existing response shift patterns
Provide live support to Force Incident Managers during critical and high-risk incidents

About the role and your key responsibilities :

To pro-actively work under pressure supporting colleagues and officers with live incidents.
To provide accurate, documented information and provide advice on legislation to Gold Commanders.
Prioritising a very demanding workload
Managing key tasks in an efficient and effective manner, to support the smooth running of PSC

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

Successful candidates must be vetted to MV/SC level
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications
Must be able to work well under pressure
Must be willing to attend and pass Communication Data investigator course
Must demonstrate knowledge of the force area to regarding local crime issues and have a cognisance of criminal activity in neighbouring force areas
Must have up to date knowledge of legislation and procedures

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

This role is suitable for part time/job share workers

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting.

Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis