Intelligence Development Officer (IDO) - Intelligence (SEROCU)

Thames Valley Police; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is looking for an Intelligence Development Officer to join the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit in Crawley. This role supports the management of organised crime groups through analysis and intelligence assessment, assisting in real-time operations and maintaining intelligence sources. Candidates must be British nationals with a strong analytical background and flexibility to adapt to varied tasks.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Supportive work environment

Good work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Supportive background in research and analysis.
• Ability to work flexibly and handle diverse tasks.
• Security vetting level SC required.

Responsibilities

• Researching and assessing intelligence on organised crime.
• Preparing and presenting findings to support operations.
• Supporting real-time operations with information evaluation.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Information Evaluation

Communication

Education

British National and UK residency for the past five years

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) as an Intelligence Development Officer within the Crawley Investigations Syndicate.

Intelligence Development Officers are integral to the Research and Analysis department in SEROCU. In this role, you will support the management of Organised Crime Groups, develop information concerning serious organised crime (SOC) activity, and assist analysts in producing analytical products.

As an IDO in Investigations, your responsibilities will include:

1. Researching and assessing intelligence on individuals and organisations linked to organised crime.
2. Preparing and presenting information and findings to support ongoing operations.
3. Supporting live operations with real-time research and information evaluation.
4. Monitoring and maintaining intelligence sources to support operational objectives.
5. Preparing applications for telecoms data under RIPA legislation.
6. Supporting the analytical function with specialist Internet Intelligence and Investigations research using open source techniques.

If you have an enquiring mind, are keen to research and develop information, then this is a role to consider. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handle diverse tasks, and develop a broad range of skills to build a career in intelligence.

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

Note that this role is part of a national, regional, and local network, and you may be required to travel mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. A full UK driving licence is required. As the role supports live operations and investigations, flexibility to work overtime may be necessary to manage operational risk.

Due to the nature of the work, security is paramount. Candidates must pass and maintain vetting level SC, be a British National, and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or diplomatic service and studying abroad.

More information about security vetting can be found here.

How To Apply

To apply, click the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025 at 23:55hrs.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our strategy includes creating an inclusive culture, engaging and involving our people, prioritising wellbeing, attracting and developing a diverse workforce, and ensuring inclusion is a core principle of our policies and decisions.

Applications from those interested in part-time and flexible working are encouraged, as are applications from underrepresented communities.

Our benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive environment, a generous pension scheme, and annual leave entitlement.

For questions about the role, contact [e-mail] quoting Job Reference number 22465. If you applied in the last six months, please do not reapply.

Existing Thames Valley Police staff must support their application with their line manager if in post less than twelve months, with written confirmation required.

Note: Previous shift allowances or job-related allowances will not be protected unless attached to the new role.

The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. To ensure consideration, submit your application promptly.

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