The Role
Data is now at the heart of all our investigations, the volume and complexity of this data is rapidly changing, and we need to keep pace with the advancements in technology within the world around us. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team at the forefront of digital data exploitation.
We are seeking proactive, inquisitive and committed individuals to join our Data Exploitation Team. The Data Exploitation Practitioner will work alongside Intercept Case Officers to analyse sensitive intelligence data to identify and extract information of intelligence value. You will provide direct support to operations by utilising your experience, skills and knowledge to gather, develop, and analyse intelligence.
In addition to supporting operations using cutting-edge technology, you will also be responsible for more strategic work such as inputting into future capability requirements, developing tradecraft and knowledge to share with the team, wider community, and our partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Work alongside Intercept Case Officers to analyse sensitive intelligence data to identify and extract information of intelligence value.
- Identify opportunities to utilise and gather sensitive intelligence, against the Operations Leads priorities, identifying gaps in collections and opportunities for filling those gaps.
- Build relationships and work closely with the Intercept Case Officers and the Sensitive Intelligence Units to better understand gaps and requirements. Identify opportunities that might be available within data collected or that could be collected.
- Create intelligence notes / logs for dissemination to further investigations.
- Develop capability requirements, techniques, methods, and technologies for analysis of complex data, identifying new ways of working and sharing knowledge with the wider team, community and Partners.
- input into the strategic requirements for tooling and data to enhance future capabilities.
- Ensure that the handling and use of sensitive intelligence is in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. Ensure, on a day-to-day basis, the security of information and sensitive intelligence.
Applicants would ideally come from a Data Analyst, Intelligence Development Officer (IDO) or Intelligence Researcher background. Any experience of carrying out digital investigation, open-source intelligence (OSINT) or digital forensics investigations would be beneficial in the role. We are seeking individuals who are proactive, inquisitive, and committed to their work, with a strong desire to expand their knowledge and experience.
Candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, competent in both verbal and written communication, e.g., be able to write reports which are clear and succinct to the end user. You should be able to convey complex intelligence information and concepts in a clear and understandable manner, tailored to the audience at all levels.
Be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure, prioritising workloads and working to tight timescales within an ever-changing environment. You should be able to demonstrate your experience in problem solving in an intelligence environment.
As a minimum you should have a good knowledge of Excel or other similar platforms
ERSOU – Who are we and what we do
Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.
ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.
Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime
We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.
ERSOU as an employer can offer.
- Blue light card discounts
- Generous pension scheme
- 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme
- Opportunities to get involved with networking groups such as the network of women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing
Vetting
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) and you will be required to undertake development vetting, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non-British nationality if successful (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP. When applying please click Yes to the British Nationality Question in order to progress to the next step of the application process. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance, substantial ties means that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas.
If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn’t a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, taking into account the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom
For Further information
Email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk, emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager. Or visit our website at (ERSOU) and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
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