Secondment - Police Constable - Force Intelligence Hub

Milton Keynes

Full Time: 40 hrs/week (All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated)

1 x 4 month Secondment Available 

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible (Please note that start dates will be subject to impact assessment with T&R)

Expected End Date: 31st January 2026 (Please note that end dates are subject to change and, depending on the needs of the department, may be extended or reduced)

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Applications are invited from Substantive Constables and will also be invited from Constables due to complete their probation in the next 4 months.

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Role Profile: Secondment - Police Constable - Force Intelligence Hub

In this role, you will be responsible for in line with the Force Delivery Plan identify Threat Risk and Harm impacting or likely to impact on the welfare and quality of life to the residents and visitors to the Thames Valley Police area. To collect, analyse, evaluate, develop and disseminate intelligence relating to instances of disorder, criminals and non-crime incidents. 

Principle Responsibilities: :

• Interrogate, retrieve and input data to and from computer systems in compliance with force policy and relevant legislation (e.g. Data Protection Act). Use available intelligence systems and open source opportunities to develop information and intelligence relating to problems and subjects. Prepare intelligence packages in respect of the same.
• Ensure that relevant intelligence is communicated at daily and operational briefings based on Force and LPA priorities to ensure threats, risk and harm are identified. Produce, maintain and update a daily intelligence briefing for the LPAs and ensure effective dissemination both internally and externally as required.
• Research, collate and evaluate information and intelligence to identify crime patterns, trends and hotspots, in order that police resources can be tasked appropriately.
• Evaluate and distribute intelligence in accordance with requirements of the Management of Police Information guidance and any Memoranda of Understanding and Information Sharing Agreements, and the dissemination of that data.
• Liaise with others involved in the intelligence process to promote an effective interchange of intelligence. Participate in crime series meetings, including cross-border and briefings to support and assist police activity.
• Produce, maintain and update a daily intelligence briefing for the LPAs and ensure effective dissemination both internally and externally as required.
• Research and procure observation posts to support operational activity at the behest of Intelligence Supervisors in support of level 2 Force Tasking Authorities.
• Provide full support and guidance to officers and staff in relation to intelligence. Provide guidance on the submission of intelligence products and support to LPA’s in respect of CID51 applications for Level 2 support through the TT&CG process.
• Prepare intelligence products (subject records) to support police activity towards organised crime groups. Identify serious offences requiring higher level research techniques.
• To research and complete RIPA and telecoms applications required using the Charter database. Responsible for the gathering of intelligence and information in support of the FRAM and FIA process.
• Liaise with LPAs, Force CID, other intelligence resources, and other departments as required.

Essential Role Based Training:

1. Intelligence officers course
2. RIPA administrator
3. Niche, PNC, PND
4. ANPR
5. Open Source.

Additional Information: 

Recent and relevant experience of working within intelligence and comfortable in managing threat harm and risk.

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For further information regarding the role, please contact P6187 PS Sam Pearce or C0070 Barbra Hurley-Brydon.

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Application Method:

Click 'apply' at the bottom of the screen and complete the application form. Applications must include the following:

• Why Me Why Now Letter (WMWN) detailing why you believe you have the right skills/experiences for the role, with evidence that aligns with the CVF (A copy of TVP’s CVF map is attached to this advert) and how this opportunity fits in with your development plan.

• Last fully completed PDR
  • Constables due to complete their probation in the next 4 months - A Word Doc containing a brief statement explaining that you don't yet have a PDR, Your Probation Completion Date, Your Name, Shoulder, Current role, Base Station, LPA/LCU  and Your Line Managers Name and Shoulder

• Completed Line Managers Endorsement Form:
  • Please note that applications without a completed endorsement form will be graded, but not progressed until the endorsements have been received.

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Important Guidance for Applicants:

If you are currently in a Force critical post, there is an expectation that you will remain in that post for a minimum of two years before applying to change roles (or 18 months for custody sergeants).

Candidates may be required to pass vetting and OHU or attend assessments and courses for this role. If any of these are failed the candidate will be posted back to their previous position. Postings are determined in accordance with organisational need although consideration will be given to personal circumstances.

For any queries regarding the advert or recruitment process, please e-mail Police Officer Internal Recruitment quoting reference 13682.

Suitably endorsed and eligible applications must be completed by Midnight Sunday 21st September 2025.