CTU XT1100 Prison Intelligence Officer **External**
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Prison Intelligence Officer (PIO)
Counter Terrorism Policing – NorthEast (CTP NE)
One full-time permanent post
This is a dual location position based in a Prison in the York Area and a further location within the Humberside Force region.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terrorism Policing.
In this role you will provide an interface between the CTP NE, Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCU) and HMPPS across the North East Region Prisons establishments for the purpose of developing intelligence in support of Counter Terrorism (including Domestic Extremism), and organised crime related matters.
This will involve ensuring a partnership approach to the management, disruption and investigation of high risk offenders to minimise the threat and risk posed in the prison estate. Although the role will be focused in the West Yorkshire area, you may be required to work inside any prison within the North East Region, including direct contact with inmates.
Eligible candidates will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment and be computer literate with proven experience of researching and processing information. In addition, they must be able to work for prolonged periods without direct supervision. You will have a basic knowledge of the prison system and national policies relating thereto. You will also have the ability to successfully undertake appropriate training including the following:
• Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) accreditation process
• Operational Partnerships Team Course (OPT)
• Working in Prison Course
You must be prepared to work flexible hours to suit the CTP requirements with a full, current UK/European driving licence and be prepared to attend meetings and assist operationally throughout the 7 North East Regional Forces and nationally, when required.
** For further information about this vacancy, please contact NERPIU@westyorkshire.police.uk **
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and based on your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified—such as presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or AI-generated content, as your own—applications may be withdrawn.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE.
For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
The application process will close at 23.55 on 24 November 2025.