** We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. **
Job Description:
Applications are invited for the post of Internet Intelligence Investigator (III) within Force Intelligence currently based at Headquarters. Provide tactical advice and guidance to investigators, intelligence staff, and operational teams regarding the effective use of open-source opportunities. Ensure as a practitioner that you operate in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and professional standards, maintaining appropriate governance and oversight.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of open-source methodologies, internet-based technologies, social media platforms, and emerging digital trends to support the development of team capability and operational effectiveness. Complete intelligence-led online research, monitoring and evidential capture, ensuring activity is proportionate, lawful and meets investigative requirements and working strategy.
Identify potential opportunities to improve capability through innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging techniques and best practice.
To support the delivery of appropriate training, mentoring and professional development. Promote the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and information security when managing sensitive intelligence and operational activity. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and rank. Support investigations by providing evidence in court as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to investigators, Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs), intelligence teams and operational colleagues.
• Conduct covert, proactive intelligence and evidence-gathering activity, including directed surveillance where appropriate, in accordance with the CPIA, RIPA and all other relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Identify, develop and exploit online intelligence opportunities to support new and existing investigations and operational activity.
• Present intelligence and evidential material in a clear, concise and actionable format, tailored to the SIO’s requirements and compliant with relevant policies, procedures and evidential standards.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and operational teams to support intelligence development, investigative progression and evidential capture.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness of internet-based technologies, social media platforms, mobile applications, online behaviours and emerging trends, particularly those relevant to covert online activity. ·
• Provide specialist advice and practical support to colleagues undertaking online investigations, ensuring activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately and in accordance with relevant guidance and legislation.
• Maintain your continuous professional development programme to ensure you retain the knowledge, skills and competence required to operate effectively online.
• Maintain accurate records and demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and accountability when handling sensitive intelligence and evidential material.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required.
This job description sets out a summary of the key features of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate for the role. The areas for which the post holder is responsible will be kept under review and may change over time in response to emerging priorities and organisational development.
Essential:
• Competent in the use of computers and digital systems to conduct research, including experience with Windows-based software, databases and other formalised records management systems.
• Proven experience in conducting focused open-source enquiries and online research, particularly across social media platforms, telecommunications applications and other digital sources.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage, prioritise and organise allocated duties effectively.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance, including the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge, experience and training in online research, digital technologies and open-source intelligence.
• Knowledge and understanding of current police systems and their application in the gathering, recording and assessment of intelligence.
Desirable:
• Completion of, and willingness to undertake and successfully complete, formalised Open-Source Intelligence training and/or other relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of current police intelligence systems and their use in the development and management of intelligence.
• Experience of producing accurate and concise evidential reports suitable for submission within the Criminal Justice System.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of covert policing methodologies, techniques and practices.
• Experience of working on or contributing to major and complex investigations.
Important Information
Salary: Grade 6, £38,169
Hours: Working hours will consist of seven days and will consist of Monday to Friday 0700x1500 and 1000x1800 and occasional weekend working 0700x1500. Working outside of these hours may be required. There is a requirement to always work flexibly with due regard to prevailing workloads and priorities.
Location: Lloyd House
Closing Date: 19/10/2026 - Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Proposed Interview Dates: TBC
Selection Process
- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.
- Assessment and/or Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.
- Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:
- Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.
- Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
- Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.
We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.
