Research Support Officer (NABIS)
Prospective staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the National Ballistics Intelligence Service based in Birmingham as a Research Support Officer
The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) is a National agency hosted by West Midlands Police and based at Ridgepoint House in Birmingham.
NABIS operates as a National Policing Capability supporting every police force across the UK. Through its national network, fast‑time intelligence capabilities, and proactive partnerships, NABIS provides the UK with an integrated, evidence‑based approach to tackling gun crime, protecting communities, supporting investigations, and informing policy.
As a key member of the team, you will provide a research and administration support function for NABIS
Responsible for the collection and collation of information and data relating to the Criminal Use of Firearms to provide support to the Research Officers in the preparation of appropriate reports, briefings, and presentations for Law Enforcement Colleagues.
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
The Key Responsibilities involve
To manage all data requests from forces and national agencies, managing email and telephone
To develop and maintain knowledge of current crime trends and patterns nationally and internationally
To support the Research Officers to maintain the content of the NABIS Single online Home (website) to ensure relevance
To manage database admin including password resets
To support quality assurance assessments, monitor and report on anomalies within the data.
To assist Research Officers to identify and monitor emerging threats from the Criminal Use of Firearms
Skills & Experience
Knowledge of Research techniques
Proficient in all Microsoft applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to fulfil role requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working within a team and on own initiative
Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, internal and external partners
Qualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) essential
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Interviews: TBC
Hours and location: 8-4 (36.5 hours), Ridgepoint House B8 2RU
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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