SYP - Intelligence Researcher - March 2023

Role:                    Intelligence Researcher

Department:       Specialist Crime Services

Location:            Swan House, Sheffield

Salary:                 £24,552 - £26,958

Hours:                 37hrs

Contract Type:   Temporary for 12 months

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. Support administration and collation of T&C (Tasking & Co-ordination) at all levels (strategic & tactical; Force, District and departmental) including clerical support to Analyst Management team.

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 inform clearly and accurately 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 certification
• and maintenance.
• Ability to travel within and outside of the Force area.

Skills and experience:

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

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 hybrid working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

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 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:

SYP is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.  

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three areas, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please email on AnalystRequests@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. 

Diversity & Inclusion:

Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority officers.

It’s really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills.  We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role.  We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

Apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.  Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form.  Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, AnalystRequests@southyorks.pnn.police.uk, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.