Intelligence Support Officer

Avon and Somerset Police; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police seeks an Intelligence Support Officer, baseable at Exeter or Plymouth, part-time (30 hours). The role supports Intelligence Management Unit activities and assists Assessors and Intelligence Officers to meet department priorities.

Successful candidates will undergo NSV/SC(e) checks, with DV possible. IPP training is required within 12 months. Global travel is limited; a 5-year UK history is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a 5 year checkable history in the UK.
• Must be British by nationality and eligible for security clearance.
• Experience with vetting processes and handling sensitive information.
• Ability to provide administrative and records management support as directed.

Responsibilities

• Manage admin for allocated regional nominals and support the Intelligence Supervisor.
• Create operations plans and document the operational setup agenda.
• Carry out vetting checks and NCIA checks on adverse hits and firearms licensing requests.
• Administer and manage the Protections of Freedoms Act referrals.
• Conduct records management reviews in line with procedures.
• Disseminate intelligence products to local forces via Niche in a timely manner.
• Create briefing slides and material for Force Intelligence systems.
• Assess ANPR inquiries and prepare recommendations.
• Research and develop low-level subject profiles as required.
• Facilitate access/egress for visitors to secure department estates.

Skills

5 year checkable history

British nationality

Admin support

Vetting checks

Tools

Niche system

Job description

This post can be based at either Exeter or Plymouth depending on successful candidate

Grade/scale SC 5

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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25/09/2026, 14:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intelligence Support Officer to join our team.

This role will support effective intelligence activity within the Intelligence Management Unit by supporting the Assessors & Intelligence Officers as directed by the Intelligence Supervisor. The role will enhance support to local Forces and mitigate/negate intelligence failures within the department.

You will ensure effective partnership working with regional stakeholders and partners and allow assessors/Intelligence Officers to undertake their core functions to better meet the needs and strategic priorities set for the department.

Main Responsibilities:

• Undertake the admin/management role for allocated Regional nominals and provide general administrative support as directed the Intelligence Supervisor.
• Operations creation where applicable, including the administration of the Operational set up agenda.
• Carry out Vetting checks – undertaking a deeper investigation through NCIA checks on those adverse hits from Force vetting and undertake the checks relating to Firearms licensing requests as directed.
• Administration and management of the Protections of Freedoms Act. Ensure that any referrals are appropriately actioned.
• Undertake Records management review administration, in line with relevant protocols.
• Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of appropriate intelligence products to local Forces via Niche, adhering to appropriate protocols.
• Create required briefing slides/products for Force Intelligence systems and local officer briefings.
• Assessment of ANPR enquiries making recommendations as appropriate.
• To conduct research and, create low-level Subject profiles.
• Facilitate access/egress requests for visitors attending secure department estates.

Additional information:

This is a part time post working 30 hours based at either Exeter or Plymouth, depending on the successful candidate. Working hours and days will be negotiated with successful candidate.

You will be required to complete the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) within 12 months of appointment and complete training courses as required for the role.

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance.

As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

About us

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.