Job Description
Department: Tackling Organised Exploitation Programme (TOEX)
Location: Whitchurch, Hampshire relocating to near Junction 12 of the M4
Salary: £30,175 per annum
Closing date: 11/06/2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a TOEX Intelligence Development Officer to join our Targeting Organised Exploitation (TOEX) team, part of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).
This role represents an opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career within intelligence. We offer a comprehensive induction and professional development programme, which is tailored to your specific skills and experience.
The role supports the Intelligence Analysts and Officers by interrogating numerous intelligence systems to research people, telephone numbers and vehicles registrations.
This role will work closely with Under Cover On Line (UCOL) operatives and maybe exposed to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) material.
If you are new to law enforcement and the world of intelligence, we will ensure that you are given a solid grounding in UK policing, we will walk you through the many systems and tools, which we employ to track the activities of organised crime groups.
You will be introduced to the main areas of vulnerability which are the focus of the TOEX programme: Modern Slavery, County Lines, Human Trafficking, Organised Immigration Crime, Child Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation.
A good standard of education is required with a minimum of two GCSEs grades
A – C / 9 - 4 or equivalent including Numeracy and Literacy.
Experience of undertaking research and analysis is required with an ability to understand and apply analytical products (e.g. National Intelligence Model) for use in research findings.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence and be independently mobile, with the ability to travel throughout the UK when required. As this role supports live operations and investigations there maybe times where the flexibility to work overtime is required to manage operational risk.
Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to have resided in the UK for the past five years for Security Clearance. You will be required to successfully pass and maintain the relevant security clearance in order to perform the role.
Responsibilities
- Research and assess intelligence on individuals and organisations potentially linked to terrorism, extremism, organised crime or Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. Prepare, present/supply information and findings in an appropriate product e.g. intelligence products, reports, charts, data visualisation, infographics and maps for investigative and evidential use, summarising clearly, concisely and accurately key research findings. Monitor, evaluate and review the information for its reliability and validity, identifying impact and consequence using analytical/probabilistic language where appropriate. Identify the audiences for the product and the aspects of the product that should be presented and select the most effective dissemination methods. Maintain full audit trail for each piece of research, referencing accurately.
- Support live operational activity with real time research and evaluation of information. Manage the data that is provided to the Operations room to ensure that it is up to date and accurate.
- Monitor and maintain intelligence sources used to deliver other intelligence products. Write and submit applications for telecoms data under RIPA legislation, and manage the resulting product and research content in line with SIO/ Investigators telecoms strategy in order to achieve investigative aims.
- Identify trends, series and linked occurrences within the arenas of terrorism, extremism, organised crime or Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation in conjunction with the Intelligence Analyst, and where appropriate risk assess the threat, identifying any safeguarding issues if appropriate. Work closely with intelligence staff to update and develop intelligence products, and identify intelligence opportunities, links and crossovers between priority and other high risk activity.
- Support the analytical function with specialist Internet Intelligence and Investigations research using open source techniques. The post holder should be aware that the role may require exposure to violent, disturbing or extreme material. The likelihood and nature of this will vary depending upon the posting but welfare and psychological support will be provided, as appropriate.
- Participate in CT, Domestic Extremism or organised crime meetings at both Force, regional and national level. Provide briefings at these as and when required.
- Recommend further action against those individuals deemed to be linked to terrorism, violent extremism, organised crime or Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation. Identify opportunities for intervention by appropriate resources.
Additional comments
IDOs are required to provide tactical operational support by monitoring radio communications of live surveillance operations targeting serious level criminals within organised crime groups. Research and map sensitive covert product, monitor the operation and evaluate opportunities for research. In a pressurised fast paced environment complete research and conduct initial interpretation. UCOL IDOs may also be required to carry out the above in relation to the monitoring of live surveillance operations that target contact sex offenders.
TOEX IDOs – Complete intelligence products and applications, and undertake detailed research and development of identified subjects using all available intelligence systems including PNC, PND, VISOR, DWP and other partner agencies.
Maintain a good understanding of the Government Classification Scheme and particularly the movement of secret and sensitive documents, complying with Management of Police Information (MoPI) standards.
Will be working in a fast moving and changing environment. Must be willing to travel and work in other parts of the SE region or UK at short notice. Responsible for interrogating all relevant available police databases and external sources. Liaise with police officers and police staff, and partner agencies regionally and nationally to gather and develop intelligence. Requirement to travel regionally and nationally to achieve this.
Required knowledge/skills
Essential
- Good standard of education or equivalent experience.
- Recent and relevant experience within an intelligence environment and experience of research. Good knowledge of the intelligence process and cycle, including NIM.
- Proven experience in collating and assessing information and making concise and accurate recommendations based on assessments.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with ability to negotiate and deliver presentations.
- Good team player and also able to work effectively on own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills and resilience to stress.
- Previous experience of working in a security conscious environment with secret and confidential material. Understanding of handling and movement of such documents and able to recognise and deal appropriately with sensitive information.
- High standard of IT skills with accurate keyboard and inputting skills and the ability and commitment to learn new systems in a short time period.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislation e.g. Data Protection, MOPI, CPIA & HRA, RIPA and be prepared to attend and give evidence at Crown Court, Coroner’s Court, County Court and any other required judicial process.
- Must have the capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner, being available to provide a 24/7 on call service to urgent operational needs, where required. Due to the requirement to work flexibility, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times* For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
Desirable
- Force system knowledge and a commitment to learning and maintaining access to new IT systems across the South East Forces - Kent Surrey Hampshire Thames Valley & Sussex: Crime & Intelligence system, Command & Control system, ANPR system, PNC, PND National ANPR Database.
Additional comments
At interview candidates will also be asked to confirm their willingness to train towards achievement of appropriate courses e.g. Covert Internet Investigations.
*Undergo Driving Training to enable the use of a police authorised vehicle
Role holders will be required to provide fingerprints and DNA for elimination purposes in order to perform the position offered. DNA will be profiled and held on the Contamination Elimination Database (CED) and will be removed 12 months after termination of service. Fingerprints will be held on the Fingerprint Police Elimination Database PEDb and are removed at the termination of service.
The post holder will be prepared to complete the Intelligence Professional Programme (IPP) commensurate with their role profile.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,175.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: 20393