Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Intelligence Analyst. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
- We are a professional, committed, inclusive and engaging team working within Force Intelligence.
- We are based at locations throughout the force including Bridgend, Pontypridd, Neath and Fairwater (Cardiff) and from home in line with the South Wales Police smarter working policy.
- Our team works a flexible working pattern amounting to 37hrs per week mainly Monday – Friday, though we do sometimes support activity on the weekend and evenings.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
- The primary function of the Intelligence Analyst is to undertake analysis in relation to complex investigations, serious and organised crime, and the development of products and briefings to support policing objectives and the activities of the operational teams.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
- We are looking for candidates with excellent IT and report writing skills, good problem solving and an analytical mindset, although all necessary specialist training will be provided. The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in the College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) to become a nationally accredited Intelligence Analyst.
- Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and efficiently and be willing to present evidence at court.
- Due to the specialist nature of intelligence analysis, the department is able to hold a pool of successful candidates for a period of 6 months after a recruitment process. This should be considered when applying as unsuccessful candidates for this post, who meet the proscribed criteria may subsequently be offered an intelligence analyst post elsewhere in the organisation.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Kirsty Morgan Kirsty.Morgan@south-wales.police.uk ext 21481.
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.
