Intelligence Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety; Burnley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety is recruiting an Intelligence Support Officer to join a Divisional Intelligence Unit in Burnley. This full-time, 3-month initial contract supports operational policing by researching, developing and managing information and intelligence to maintain an accurate picture.

The role requires strong IT skills, experience with computer systems and open-source research, and the ability to handle confidential information while adhering to MoPI and data protection

Qualifications

• Experience researching and interrogating computer systems and databases.
• Experience with digital media and open-source research.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when recording information.
• Experience evaluating and disseminating information or intelligence.
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and 3x5x2 system.
• Experience maintaining computerized recording systems.
• Knowledge of MoPI, data protection and policing information handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient intelligence support function to the Divisional Intelligence Unit.
• Research, develop and action information to support operational activity.
• Research and interrogate computer systems and databases, ensuring data is recorded accurately.
• Assess information to identify risks, relationships, patterns and trends.
• Produce intelligence briefings and management information for decisions.
• Handle confidential information and maintain security at all times.
• Attend briefings and liaise with internal and external agencies for information sharing.
• Maintain accurate computerised records and intelligence systems.
• Carry out administrative duties to support the Intelligence Unit.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and information management standards.

Skills

Researching computer systems

Open-source research

Attention to detail

Information evaluation

MoPI knowledge

Data protection awareness

Working with confidential information

Collaboration

Decision making

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teams & SharePoint

Education

Intelligence IPP qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Location: Parker Lane, Burnley

Contract: Full Time, 3-month initial contract with possible extensions

Hours: Full Time

Pay Rate: £13.84 per hour PAYE

We are recruiting for an Intelligence Support Officer to join a Divisional Intelligence Unit in Burnley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or intelligence professional to support operational policing through the effective research, development and management of information and intelligence.

The successful candidate will help maintain an accurate and up-to-date intelligence picture, ensuring information is properly assessed, recorded and disseminated to support operational decision-making and policing activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective intelligence support function to the Divisional Intelligence Unit.
• Research, develop and action information and intelligence to support operational activity and inform tasking and resources.
• Research and interrogate computer systems and databases, ensuring information is accurately recorded and maintained.
• Assess and evaluate information, identifying risks, relationships, patterns and trends.
• Produce intelligence briefings and management information to support operational decision-making.
• Receive and respond to queries and requests relating to intelligence matters, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Handle restricted and confidential information appropriately and in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Attend briefings and meetings, providing intelligence-related information to support tasking and resource decisions.
• Liaise with internal teams, other organisations and external agencies to support effective information sharing and communication.
• Undertake open-source and digital media research where required.
• Maintain accurate computerised records and intelligence systems.
• Carry out administrative duties to support the effective running of the Intelligence Unit.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant data protection, information management and intelligence standards.
• Contribute positively to the wider team and support continuous improvement and best practice within intelligence services.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of researching and interrogating computer systems and databases.
• Experience of digital media and open-source research.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when collecting, collating and recording information.
• Experience of evaluating and disseminating information or intelligence.
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the 3x5x2 intelligence grading system.
• Experience of maintaining computerised recording systems.
• Knowledge of operational policing and how information is used to support policing activity.
• Experience of working in a demanding administrative environment and handling confidential information.
• The ability to make decisions and take appropriate action.
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external departments or agencies.
• Experience of interpreting information and identifying patterns and trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and present information to support management decisions.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance relating to data protection, disclosure of information and the Management of Police Information (MoPI).

Qualifications

An Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) qualification is desirable. Candidates without this qualification must be willing to complete the programme within 18 months.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviours:

• We are emotionally aware
• We take ownership
• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspire
• We analyse critically
• We are innovative and open minded

Additional Requirements

• A flexible approach to working hours and practices.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of service and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multifunctional team.
• Successful completion of the required level of vetting.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.