Problem Solving Intelligence Analyst

Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Police is seeking a Problem Solving Analyst to support operational teams through data analysis and informed decision-making. The role involves working with complex datasets to identify trends and inform policing strategies while ensuring community safety and service excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

On-site gyms

Discounts for everyday spend

Qualifications

• Experience in crime/intelligence analysis.
• Ability to interpret large qualitative and quantitative datasets.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated analysis that supports officers and decision making.
• Identify trends and suggest opportunities to solve problems.
• Plan and measure the success of problem-solving interventions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Graduate calibre or equivalent qualification

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Division / Department - Forcewide
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £33,128 - £39,149
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

We are looking for people who can identify connections from big data sets and you will have to ask insightful questions to get to the heart of a problem.

You’ll identify, interrogate, and assess information from a range of information sources.

You will have to get to grips with complex and technical problems, explain your thinking, and come up with creative solutions to help tackle crime and disorder.

Skills & Experience

Problem Solving Analysts provide sophisticated analysis that supports officers and staff by giving insight in to issues at a local and force level, while supporting decision making in tackling those issues as part of the wider Problem Solving Team.

Your analysis could be both strategic and tactical, maximising the data available from policing, partner agencies and open source.

You will identify series and trends, information gaps and suggest opportunities to solve problems or otherwise reduce threat, harm and risk.

You will also plan and prepare for measuring the success of problem solving interventions.

We are looking for candidates with the following essential skills and experience.

We will assess your application against these specific criteria, which should be clearly evidenced within your application form: -

Graduate calibre or equivalent qualification, or with proven and well evidenced experience of crime/intelligence analysis in a relevant field.

- A high standard of problem solving skills.

- Well-developed computer skills including the ability to learn bespoke systems, and design and develop recording and analysis frameworks by using databases, spreadsheets and other analytical tools.

- The ability to use logic and reasoning to influence others in a professional manner, to persuade people by using powerful arguments; identifying clear aims in negotiations and achieving satisfactory outcomes.

- Previous experience of interpreting and evaluating large sets of qualitative and quantitative data to extract salient points, develop inferences, and make recommendations.

- Well-developed communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to present appropriately to groups or individuals, including senior managers and partner agencies.

- The ability to plan ahead, to manage and prioritise their workload unsupervised and respond flexibly to rapidly changing demands.

- The post-holder must take personal responsibility for their actions and for resolving issues or problems that arise, being focused on achieving high quality results and developing skills and knowledge.

- The ability to work calmly and effectively, especially under pressure.

- A flexible approach towards achieving team objectives and a willingness to undertake a wide range of duties.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work.
We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working.
We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working.
We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public.
This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

•career progression

•contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

•generous annual leave allowance

•discounts for everyday spend

•on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs

•generous and supportive parental leave

•financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

•discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For further details please contact Problem-Solving Sergeant Rachael Shephard

[e-mail]

Please note that if your application is successful at the paper sift stage, you will be invited to take part in an assessment and interview.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [e-mail] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces


• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally


• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment


Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.