Intelligence Development Officer (CTPSE)

Research & Analysis
Folkestone x 1, Near M4 Junction 12 x 2
TVP Broad Band 3G
£30,175 per annum plus 5% Shift Allowance
Full Time
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) within the Research and Analysis team as an Intelligence Development Officer (IDO). The Research and Analysis Team produces high quality research and analytical products to support all areas of CTPSE business.  

The Intelligence Development Officer role is an exciting, varied and challenging role, and you will produce a wide range of high quality research products for many different customers, both internal and external.  

We are looking for an outgoing, proactive and flexible candidate with a can- do attitude. At times, this role requires working unsocial hours, staying late and overcoming the unexpected in order to get the job done. In return you will be working in an incredibly unique and diverse environment contributing to the fight on terrorism in the UK. 

The ideal candidate will be a good team player with relevant experience in an intelligence environment, as an IDO, you will be required to: 

  • Research using a range of systems including those available as open source 
  • Collate and assess intelligence and, present your findings in intelligence products, summarising clearly, concisely and accurately  
  • Identify intelligence gaps and recommendations, which are specific, achievable, and relevant 
  • Conduct research which is compliant with legislation, for example IPA 
  • Support live operational activity 
  • Liaise with internal and external colleagues including Senior Investigating Officers to progress investigations into CT subjects of interest 
  • Work in partnership with teams throughout CT Policing and the wider intelligence community 
  • Support and respond to spontaneous/critical/major incidents and/or events within the remit of Policing  

Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the role. 

Although the working location is fixed, due to the nature of the role there is often a requirement to travel across the South East Region. Once fully trained, this IDO role operates across a shift pattern between 08:00 - 19:00, including working one weekend in five which attracts a shift allowance additional to the base salary. Working hours and arrangements can be discussed at interview. 

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level DV.  In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.   

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 Wednesday 29th March 2023 at 23:55hrs.  

At CTPSE and SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. 

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 20110

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff, shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role. 

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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This opportunity is closed to applications.