RC545 Intelligence Development Officer **External and Regional 7 Forces**
THIS VACANCY IS A REGIONAL ROLE, ADVERTISED BY WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE, OPEN TO APPLICANTS IN THE FOUR REGIONAL FORCES AND SUBJECT TO WEST YORKSHIRE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROTOCOLS
Intelligence Development Officer (IDO)
One full-time permanent position
This is an excellent and unique opportunity to join the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) in support of the fight against serious and organised crime.
We are looking for an individual to join the YHROCU Intelligence Unit, working within a recently created intelligence development function. The individual will work with enthusiasm, drive and a commitment, taking responsible for researching, developing, and working alongside operational staff 'in the field' to tackle organised crime.
This proactive intelligence development role will support all aspects of the YHROCU specialist capabilities operational delivery, in partnership with colleagues from across the Regional Organised Crime Unit, the regional territorial police forces, the National Crime Agency and other law enforcement partners involved in tackling criminal finances.
With proven previous experience in an intelligence / investigation role, you will be proactive in the identification of intelligence requirements, creation of intelligence collection plans and developing this into usable intelligence for operational activity. This will be to maximise disruption and intervention opportunities across the 4 P approach.
The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours to meet operational requirements and be willing to travel regularly across the region, the UK and overseas if required.
You should hold a full UK/European driving license.
The successful candidate will be subject to advanced personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
All applicants must check they meet the essential elements of the role profile before submitting an application.
Benefits for YH ROCU employees include:
Annual Leave
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 29 days per year, rising to 34 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
Flexible Working
• Flexible working is any work pattern adapted to suit both the needs of the employer and the member of staff and is intended to help achieve a better work/life balance.
• Flexi-time allows individuals fluidity to flex their start and finish times each day within the parameters of a ‘bandwidth’ period and take additional hours as Flexi leave subject to agreement
• Option to purchase additional annual leave subject to agreement.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Secure benefits – the scheme provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations
• At a low cost to you – with tax efficient savings and lower National Insurance contributions for most people under State Pension age
• Your employer pays in too – the scheme is provider by your employer who meets the balance of the cost of providing your benefits in the LGPS
• More information is available at www.lgpsmember.org
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Programme is a confidential service that provides all employees with complimentary access to a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, both online (educational resources, webinars, health trackers/plans, articles from industry leading experts) and over the telephone (advice, guidance, listening). The service is confidential and allows people to speak with a qualified professional about matters such as; stress and anxiety, family issues, work related issue, debt problems and other legal matters.
Blue Light Card
• A Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and on the high street. A range of official discounts are available from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more. The card costs £4.99 for a 2 year membership. www.bluelightcard.co.uk
For more information about the role, please contact Heather Shearer, Detective Inspector, YHROCU: heather.shearer@yhrocu.police.uk
YH ROCU is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 1st August 2025.