Intelligence Support Officer - Stockport (Grade C) - 424

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Manchester is seeking candidates for a role focused on managing intelligence and supporting operations. Responsibilities include briefing and debriefing teams, evaluating intelligence, and assisting inspectors with resource allocation. Ideal candidates will have research experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with intelligence models. The position requires the ability to identify trends and a basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications. This role is crucial for improving crime prevention strategies and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in research and analytical tasks.
• Proven ability to prepare and present briefings.
• Familiarity with the National Intelligence Model.

Responsibilities

• Brief and debrief teams according to intelligence needs.
• Evaluate and manage intelligence across the division.
• Support duty inspectors with identifying risks and threats.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Effective communication

Competency in Microsoft Office

Ability to identify trends

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

In this role you will brief and debrief teams in accordance with the Divisional intelligence requirement. You will be required to rate and evaluate intelligence and liaise with other departments. You will support the Duty Inspectors by identifying risk or harm (actual or emerging) threats to the District and Force, along with providing “real time” intelligence support to operational staff to help identify suitable resources. You will review, research and develop intelligence to assist in the prevention, detection and reduction of level 1 and 2 crime, along with identifying level 1 and 2 targets, series, patterns or new trends in crime. You will ensure the effective, prompt and appropriate management of intelligence across the Division. You will support the duty inspectors with identifying risk and harm threats, provide intelligence support and help identify suitable resources

Responsibilities

The responsibilities described above include briefing and debriefing teams, rating and evaluating intelligence, liaising with other departments, providing real time intelligence support to operational staff, and identifying resources. You will contribute to the review, research and development of intelligence to assist in preventing, detecting and reducing crime and in identifying trends or targets. You will ensure effective management of intelligence across the Division and support duty inspectors with risk and harm identification and resource allocation.

Qualifications / Experience

The successful candidate will have carried out duties involving research and analytical tasks, including inputting, recording/retrieving of information and associated filing. They should have experience of preparing and presenting packages / briefing items and reports and of working in a clerical/administration environment. They should have an awareness of the National Intelligence Model. They should also have an ability to communicate effectively with others and be able to pitch information at the appropriate level to meet the needs of the audience. They should be able to identify trends or recurring themes which emerge within the daily role. They should also be competent in using computer systems including Microsoft packages and the internet. They should be willing to undertake training and learn to use a variety of computer based packages.

Eligibility criteria

• You must be at least 16 years old to apply

• You will not be appointed until you are at least 16 years old

• You must have at least 3 years residency in the UK to apply

Important information before you commence an application

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Identification Detail e.g. passport
• Address information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos you have

Documents and requirements

You may require the following documents to complete this application form or these may be requested during the selection process:

• A Passport style photograph
• A copy of your photo card driving licence
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
• A copy of your Passport or birth certificate
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only)
• Clear, colour photos of all tattoos
• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes

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Right to work and equality

To be eligible to apply for a police staff role in GMP, you need to demonstrate that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK and to carry out the hours or type of work that you are applying for.

Due to the Equality Act (2010) the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment at [e-mail]

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached).

The portal to upload Tattoos should not be used to upload CV’s or Expressions of Interest; if you do this your application will not be included in the recruitment process.

Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.