Intelligence Support Officer - Part Time

Avon and Somerset Police; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time 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 undertake 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.

Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.