Public Protection Intelligence Officer

Devon & Cornwall Police; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon & Cornwall Police seeks a Public Protection Intelligence Officer to manage and disseminate intelligence regarding offenders. This role is crucial for public safety and involves collaboration across multiple agencies. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary and various benefits, including leave entitlements and training opportunities. Ideal for individuals with expertise in intelligence management and public protection legislation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 5 years)

Subsidised gym membership

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Flexitime arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in managing intelligence ethically and within legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of sexual offences legislation and MAPPA.
• Ability to work in a multi-agency environment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of sexual and violent offenders.
• Gather and disseminate intelligence while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues and partners.

Skills

Intelligence Management

Confidentiality

Ethical Intelligence Gathering

Multi-agency Collaboration

Job description

We are welcoming applications for the role of Public Protection Intelligence Officer with Devon & Cornwall Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Exeter

Salary: Grade 6 - Starts at £32,247 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £35,526 per annum
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Type of employment: Fixed Term, Internal Secondment

Type of working arrangement:Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment.

End date of temporary role: 23/06/2026

If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a new agency assignment.

Please note that internal applicants applying for an internal or external secondment should seek support from their current line manager for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying. External secondment requests will need to be supported by the Force Executive. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.

Hours per week: this role is 30 hours per week. However we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Allowances:This role attracts no allowances.

About the role:

Principal Responsibility

Working in a multi-agency environment we ensure the protection of the public by the effective management of those sexual and violent offenders who pose the greatest risk of harm. Identifying those who potentially could cause harm who do not yet fall under any statutory obligations and informing relevant agencies in order to put measures in place to prevent this occurring

In particular to:

• Manage the quality and security of intelligence used by the Force through the deployment of effective and appropriate systems and procedures.
  
  
• Disseminate intelligence in the appropriate manner to relevant organisations, departments and/or individuals, whilst maintaining the required confidentiality, sensitivity and duty of care.
  
  
• Gather intelligence to facilitate the achievement of crime and disorder reduction objectives. Ensure intelligence is obtained ethically and in accordance and in accordance with the relevant legislation, policy, protocols and codes of practice.
  
  
• Provide specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues, partners and other individuals (including offenders) and agencies in relation to all related MAPPA activity (specifically sexual offences legislation) in support of Force priorities and to enable compliance with Force policies and working practices.

Want to know more about this role?

Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below.

If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Robert GALLIN- Public Protection Unit (PPU) Intelligence Officer

Telephone Number:01392226374

What you get if you join us:

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5)
• Company sick pay.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need
  
• Flexitime, with the a bility to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need

Level 1: click this link for details of the CVF level for this specific role.

Recruitment process

Additional Information

Dual working:This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy.

Political Restrictions:None apply to this role.

Application Stage:

To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.

Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.

Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 25/06/2025, 12:00.

Selection Stage:

The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.

Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.

If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the Competency Values Framework at Level 1, 2 or 3 as detailed in the role profile/job description and additional CVF document .

The interview process is due to take place week commencing 7 July 2025.

Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment and / or fitness test date will be on if applicable.

Pre-requisites:

If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:

• Reference checks,
• Medical assessment,
• Qualification review,
• Right to Work checks.

A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.

If the role has evidence questions you are required to complete in the application form, you may wish to complete these remotely and then paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission. Please note, each evidence criterion is set to a maximum of 2000 characters.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice. While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers the content of the application and the skills you demonstrate, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!