SYP - Intelligence Researchers

Role: Intelligence Researchers

Department: Specialist Crime Services

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: Band C - £21, 507 - £24, 057

Hours: 37 Hours per Work

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

Undertake research to identify threat, harm and risk issues to the standards as defined within the National Intelligence Model and in accordance with Force priorities.

Undertake research using a wide variety of sources to assess and evaluate information and inform the creation of intelligence products to support decision making at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake research methodologies to produce intelligence and/or inform analytical products, including collecting, collating and evaluating information from a wide variety of sources at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level.
• Provide research support to the Analytical function and wider Intelligence unit on an ongoing basis to help ensure emerging issues, trends and patterns are identified and current issues are monitored.
• Obtain information from a wide variety of sources, exploiting all appropriate systems and products, including relevant databases and research methodologies to conduct research at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level.
• Prepare and deliver research summaries and findings, such as presentations and reports, to clearly and accurately inform decision-making and/or facilitate analysis.
• Maintain awareness and contribute to achieving the aims of the Force Control Strategy and Force Intelligence Requirements and all other National Intelligence Model processes in Force.
• Receive and initiate communication in connection with requests for information, liaising with external and internal sources in order to facilitate the collection and sharing of data ensuring that all information exchanged is accurate and relevant and in line with relevant legislation and policy.
• Attend and present at relevant meetings in order to ensure effective dissemination of research.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and partners, such as liaising with other agencies in order to support information sharing and collaborative working.
• Support the identification and development of new sources and methods of research to ensure that intelligence products reflect latest techniques and tactics, best practice and information relevant to the role.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a manual of best practice for research processes.
• Adhere to all legal frameworks, key working principles, policies and guidance relevant to the role.
• Prepare statements of evidence for court and attend court as a witness if required to assist in the criminal justice process.
• Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
• Assessed competence against the professional standards for the function including IPP accreditation and maintenance.

Skills and experience:

• College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) qualification or willingness to complete.
• Skilled in the use of IT packages, systems and/or data bases to fulfil role requirements.
• Experience of research and assimilating large volumes of data to prepare and produce research-based reports.
• Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others and communicate research in order to ensure understanding.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own work and manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Experience of working with sensitive information, and dealing with and maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 24th November 2019 @ 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the HR Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Alexander Gregory / Rachel Ellison on 01709 832 788 / 01709 832 599. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

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