Thames Valley Police
Full time vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Force Intelligence Reader within Force Intelligence Bureau.
In this interesting role you will provide continuity and support to the FIH (Force Intelligence Hub) by receiving, evaluating, collating, creating, recording and disseminating information and intelligence relating to threat, risk and harm, crime and other community concerns.
You will need to be IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook with the ability to learn new systems. You will also have the ability to process a large volume of work to meet exacting standards of accuracy and adherence to guidelines along with the ability to carry out research on systems and arrive at a functional analysis of the facts.
Training for this role requires full time office days for six weeks. Once training is complete, the successful candidate can work a hybrid style - currently 2 days a week in the office/3 days a week at home.
Along with all other posts on Force CID, Intelligence and Specialist Operations, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.
Please be aware that if this role is advertised as ‘internal’ you will only be able to access it through the link at the top of the page, it will not appear on the external job site. Therefore, if you wish to complete the form at home you will need to copy the link. Please do not forward this link to external candidates. If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23628. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5th July 2026.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
