Intelligence Development Officer (12 month Fixed Term Contract) (CTPSE)
Our Research and Analysis Team produces high quality research and analytical products to support all areas of CTPSE business. We are closely aligned to the Intelligence Management Function (IMF), the South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team (SERPIT) and CT Borders Policing (CTBP) however full research and analytical support is given to all 4 of the strands of Contest across CTPSE.
This IDO role will be aligned to the South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team (SERPIT) and as such, you will be supporting the identification and disruption of both extremism and organised criminality within the South East prisons estate.
The successful candidate will provide high quality research and development packages. In addition, they will be responsible for collating and assessing information and intelligence from a wide range of sources on identified individuals, organisations and thematics. This is an exciting role which will involve assisting in the preparation and presentation of a variety of intelligence or evidential packages.
Due to the nature of the role, the role holder must be able to travel across the South East Region. For this reason, a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role. The SERPIT IDO position is a Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:00/Fri 08:00-15:30 working pattern. Working hours and arrangements can be discussed at interview.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.
In line with the requirements of the position, it is essential that the post holder be prepared to be security cleared to Developed Vetting level, which requires you to be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years.
This post is restricted to UK nationals. This is line with government requirements, supported by Cabinet Office policy and Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), and is for the purpose of safeguarding national security, to ensure that any potential vulnerabilities are identified at an early stage.
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Wednesday 11th March at 23:55hrs.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23174. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
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