Cambridgeshire Constabulary's Intelligence and Specialist Crime Department (ISCD) are recruiting for Intelligence Operatives (IO) to join the live desk supporting the organisation.
The Intelligence and Specialist Crime Department exists to provide the organisation with a tactical and strategic advantage. The provision of accurate, reliable and timely intelligence to front line staff plays a critical role in ensuring the Constabulary impacts across Force priorities and supporting issues of threat, risk and harm; contributing towards making Cambridgeshire a safer county to live and work.
There are current and projected vacancies within the ISCD’s “Live Desk”.
As an Intelligence Operative (IO) on the “Live Desk”, you will be at the centre of daily operational activity and responsible for a number of core intelligence tasks; these include receiving, evaluating, researching and presenting information in support of operations, threats to life, organised crime groups; as well as identifying emerging problems and providing recommendations within the criminal environment.
This is a 24/7 full time position covering 365 days per year on a shift pattern, which includes working bank holidays. This position therefore attracts a 20% shift enhancement to those working standard office hours.
We are especially keen to see applications from people with an intelligence background or from those who have knowledge of intelligence within a policing or law enforcement or military background.
Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview where competency questions and Microsoft skills will be assessed.
If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached role profile
The posts will be based at Cambridgeshire Force Headquarters, Huntingdon.
Further information on the post can be obtained from Detective Sergeant Luke Ephgrave Luke.Ephgrave@cambs.police, and/or Detective Sergeant Dan Miller Dan.Miller@cambs.police,
Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary a 1000 word expression of interest is required, which can be found in the vacancy portal Please note you will be required to provide a statement of no more than 1000 words explaining your experience, suitability for the role and key attributes against the minimum entry requirements stipulated in the role profile and evidencing the Personal Qualities attached to the role profile.
External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 1000 words explaining your experience, suitability for the role and key attributes against the minimum entry requirements stipulated in the role profile and evidencing the Personal Qualities attached to the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
