We welcome applicants for the role of (DS) Prison Intelligence Supervisor. The South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team is responsible for gathering and developing intelligence from HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other associated establishments relating to national security issues and organised crime.

Regional Prison Intelligence Unit Supervisors are required to: -

• Provide supervision, guidance and leadership to Prison Intelligence Officers in respect of prison related activities in both the counter terrorism and organised crime arenas.
• Ensure the professional and consistent management and control of all intelligence and information pertaining to prisons, providing quality assurance and ensuring adherence to national standards.
• Supervise the development of intelligence to manage threat and risk within the south east establishments.
• Provide resilience to the unit manager and fulfil other responsibilities as directed by the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate should have experience within the following areas:

a broad arena of intelligence including risk assessment; intelligence development and quality assurance; intelligence systems and procedures together with associated legislation; submission of RIPA authorities and management of associated product; previous exposure to covert operational tactics.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence and be expected to drive force cars.

This post requires travel across the South East region and the UK.

Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years.  Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  You will be required to successfully pass and maintain the relevant security clearance in order to perform the role.

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 3 July 2022 at 23:55hrs.

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.

• Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact wfplanning@hants.gov.uk if you have any queries relating to this.
• Kent Officers will need to inform HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.   Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by HR Resource Planning.  These steps must be completed prior to submission application.  If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.
• Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.

Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.

At CTPSE we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve.  We encourage applications from our under represented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 19186.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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