Intelligence Development Officer

Merseyside Police; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Force Intelligence Bureau

Permanent

Grade D - £29,109 - £31,296 + 15.82% Equalisation Allowance

OCC Speke

We are pleased to advertise recruitment opportunities for Intelligence Development Officer (IDO) Grade D vacancies to join the Operational Intelligence Unit (OIU) in the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) at Merseyside Police.

We are excited to offer this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and rewarding intelligence team following the implementation of a new FIB model designed to provide an enhanced intelligence service to other strands.

About The Role

The IDO role is an exciting operational police staff role, based at the heart of the Intelligence function. As an IDO you will be responsible for the development of high risk threats and intelligence relating to OCGs, firearms, drugs, child abuse, exploitation, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Organised Immigration Crime, and all threats facing the communities of Merseyside.

Using all possible contacts and tactics you will fill intelligence gaps so that operational officers can take decisive action against these issues, and support other law enforcement agencies to fight these issues at a national and international level.

You will work alongside Analysts to develop the highest threats facing the force and local areas, so that our leaders can put people in the right place at the right time, and improve what we know about Serious & Organised Crime to dismantle it and reduce its harmful consequences.

You will also be part of FIB's 24/7 function, working as part of the response team for high risk crimes in action, and playing a large part in the daily dissemination of the highest priority information and intelligence that has impacted the force over the last 24 hours.

As an IDO you will have special powers appointed by the Chief Constable making you able to swear out warrants and seize property in pursuit of the disruption of OCGs and other high risk criminals, making it harder for them to operate on the streets of Merseyside.

The OIU is set up into 3 syndicates, based at the OCC, all working a 6-week shift pattern of days, some lates and some weekends, and participation on a night rota (approximately 4 sets of weekdays / weekends per year) to provide the force 24/7 intelligence function.

To Do This Role You Should Be

1. Professionally curious, creative and determined in pursuit of information to fill intelligence gaps to reduce threat harm and risk to the communities of Merseyside.
2. Decisive and able to research and respond quickly to requests for information.
3. Comfortable talking to staff and officers of all levels, and presenting information to groups e.g. operational teams and Magistrates.
4. Able to work independently and prioritise work based on threat, harm and risk.
5. Keen to collaborate with other roles in FIB to ensure the force and local tasking and coordination processes deliver action.
6. Willing to undertake assessment to become a certified Intelligence Officer as part of the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme.

Application Process

Full application 1,000 word Supporting Evidence based on the JDQ and the Leadership and Me Framework A Role Model for our Standards and Values.

Skills assessment - A test in the form of a paper feed of information asking you to demonstrate how you can critically analyse, take ownership and collaborate.

In-person panel Interview to select candidates.

If you are interested in becoming an Intelligence Development Officer at Merseyside Police, please apply on our Merseyside Police careers website.

Merseyside Police is committed to ensuring that we have a workforce that represents the communities we serve and we are keen to attract applications from under represented groups.

Benefits

1. Merseyside Police operates a smarter working policy, and our management teams will be happy to talk to you about how we could meet both your flexible working needs and the needs of the role you are applying for.
2. Annual Leave 25 days plus 8 days bank holiday rising to 30 days plus 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
3. Local government pension contributions are between 5.5% to 11.5% dependent on your salary.
4. Gym on site at our HQ and OCC Membership £5 per month.
5. Free onsite parking.
6. On site bistro.
7. Staff networks.
8. Wellbeing programme.
9. Ongoing training.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.