Intelligence Officer

Adecco; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure environment

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting on behalf of West Midlands Police for an Intelligence Officer based in Birmingham. The role supports regional intelligence operations and tactical/strategic priorities within a secure environment.

The officer will gather and assess intelligence from diverse sources, maintain up-to-date records, and prepare RIPA/IPA applications while coordinating with partner agencies. A strong emphasis on integrity, diversity, and professional development is evident.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of intelligence systems and processes.
• Familiarity with RIPA 2000.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to diverse community needs.
• Initiative and innovation in developing intelligence products.
• Understanding of covert policing techniques.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive inquiries.
• Awareness of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and NPCC Guidance on MOPI.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and enhance scoping products tailored to ROCU WM operational priorities.
• Gather and de-conflict intelligence from diverse sources to create comprehensive Intelligence Assessments.
• Identify intelligence gaps and establish intelligence requirements.
• Collaborate within a flexible and professional workforce in a secure environment.
• Keep information up to date and accurate.
• Leverage Open Source capabilities to enrich intelligence products.
• Handle covertly obtained materials in line with policy and processes.
• Prepare and maintain RIPA and IPA applications.
• Review covertly obtained materials.
• Foster relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders for efficient collaboration.
• Exhibit high computer literacy, using various systems, applications, and digital tools.
• Communicate effectively within the team to provide an excellent intelligence response.
• Support the Intelligence Professionalisation programme and work towards accreditation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative and innovation

Team collaboration

Strong time management

Job description

Job Advertisement: Intelligence Officer

Location: Lloyd House Birmingham

Contract Type: Temporary

Daily Rate: £170

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the world of public services? Join our client West Midland Police's Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU) as an Intelligence Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a crucial role in tackling complex criminal activities.

About the Role

As an Intelligence Officer, you will be the backbone of our intelligence operations, ensuring we maximise our effectiveness in supporting tactical and strategic priorities. Your work will help minimise threats, risks, and harm within our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and enhance scoping products tailored to ROCU WM operational priorities.
• Gather and de-conflict intelligence from diverse sources to create comprehensive Intelligence Assessments.
• Identify intelligence gaps and establish intelligence requirements.
• Collaborate within a flexible and professional workforce in a secure environment.
• Keep information up to date and accurate.
• Leverage Open Source capabilities to enrich intelligence products.
• Handle covertly obtained materials in line with policy and processes.
• Prepare and maintain RIPA and IPA applications.
• Review covertly obtained materials.
• Foster relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders for efficient collaboration.
• Exhibit high computer literacy, using various systems, applications, and digital tools.
• Communicate effectively within the team to provide an excellent intelligence response.
• Support the Intelligence Professionalisation programme and work towards accreditation.
• **Please note due to the police vetting criteria any successful candidate offered will undergo police vetting. The criteria for this role is that you have resided within the UK continuously for the past 5 years.**

Essential Qualities

• Knowledge of intelligence systems and processes.
• Familiarity with RIPA 2000.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to diverse community needs.
• Initiative and innovation in developing intelligence products.
• Understanding of covert policing techniques.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive inquiries.
• Awareness of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and NPCC Guidance on MOPI.
• Ability to work independently while remaining team-focused.
• Effective under pressure, with strong time management and coordination skills.

Shift Patterns

You will work within a shift pattern covering (Apply online only), including weekends, with flexibility based on workload demands.

This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a difference! If you're passionate about intelligence work and want to be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing public safety, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us

• Be part of a secure and innovative environment.
• Make meaningful contributions to community safety.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
• Gain valuable experience and opportunities for professional development.

Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser