Intelligence Support Officer

Intelligence Support Officer

Leek Wootton

Permanent Contract

Full Time

Salary £30,333.00 - £32,613.00

Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.

The main purpose of the role is to process intelligence reports, employ effective decision making by interpreting and applying local guidelines and national practice in accordance with APP (Authorised Professional Practice). To oversee and co‑ordinate on‑going learning support to those engaged in submitting and processing intelligence.

Main Responsibilities

To effectively assess and evaluate intelligence reports (including secure intelligence), incoming emails and requests, prioritising in accordance with approved professional practice (APP), providing grounds for rejecting/returning intelligence reports, supporting decision with a sound rationale.

Identify threat, risk of harm and opportunity for interventions, and to elevate intelligence to the appropriate person promptly for further action which includes support to operations and live‑time operational activities.

Interrogate a range of systems to aid decision making through effective research, including to verify and cross‑reference validity of information to identify and communicate links between different pieces of information. Identify and disseminate intelligence/information in line with policing purpose and national standards, to support ongoing operations and aid with achievement of forces policing objectives.

Stay up‑to‑date with current intelligence strategies, including the process of sanitising, linking, flagging, ensuring the quality of data, disseminating intelligence effectively, embedding an appropriate security ethos in the day‑to‑day processing and management of intelligence.

To coach submitting officers and new in‑post intelligence support officers by identifying efficient and effective practice, supporting the learning of others, thereby improving Intelligence Support Officer – October 2022 2 intelligence outcomes.

Adhere to all relevant legal frameworks, key working principles, policies and guidance including Data Protection Act, Management of Police Information and National Decision Model.

Collection, assimilation and presentation of performance information including quality assurance checks on intelligence processed.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

Knowledge

• Educated to A level or equivalent.
• 5 A‑C Grade GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Broad understanding of the application of National Intelligence Model (NIM).
• Knowledge in relevant legislation, policy and guidelines (e.g. Intelligence, APP, Freedom of Information Act, MoPI, GDPR, DPA, ECHR).
• Knowledge of associated issues and risks to policing and other government agencies.

Experience

• Experience of researching, interpreting and collating complex information and demonstrating thorough attention to detail.
• Previous experience in providing coaching and supportive feedback.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own work, manage own time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines, acting on own judgement.
• Undertake College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Certification (to complete within 12 months of appointment).

Key Skills

• Ability to analyse, assimilate and record complex information, interpret and apply legislation / policy and make informed decisions.
• Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others and transmit and receive information effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain high standards of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
• Skilled in the use of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases to enter, record, and retrieve information effectively.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include; Compressed Hours

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