For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or acquire appropriate security clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. This post is therefore restricted to UK nationals. As such, in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. 

In this exciting opportunity, you will support proactive and reactive operations by the gathering, analysis, interpretation, development and dissemination of covertly obtained sensitive and highly sensitive intelligence in the furtherance of stated operational objectives using available resources. Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the organisation when obtaining data from communications service providers (CSPs).

Key responsibilities include:

Act as the organisation’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for retrieving communications data, having successfully completed the necessary accreditation course. Recognise the potential of communications data and implement methods of development and exploitation.  

Produce Communications Data based intelligence products   that meet the operational objectives whilst protecting all covert sources   from which the intelligence was derived. Assist applicants in the preparation   of lawful applications for the retrieval of Communications Data under the   Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and related legislation.   Assist and advise applicants/investigators on the appropriate use of   communications data in order to close intelligence gaps and develop   intelligence opportunities.  

Produce intelligence products that meet the operational objectives whilst protecting all covert sources from which the intelligence was derived.

To be successful in this role you will be Section 19 briefed by the appropriate agencies and can attend and successfully complete a Product Handling Course (training will be provided). You will have proven ability to demonstrate high standards of integrity, confidentiality and flexibility.  

This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes. This may include travel across the UK and is not limited to the south east. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. You must be prepared to be security cleared to an enhanced level.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 13957.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is 23:55hrs on Wednesday 03rd January 2018.  

SEROCU serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds as well as a good mix of genders. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.