Department: MARSOC Location: Ascot Salary: £33,821 per annum Closing date: 01/09/2024 MARSOC seek to tackle those criminally active within the prison estates nationally, within the community under Probation Management and/or those facilitating or enabling such individuals. The overall purpose of the role Intelligence Development Officer is to provide high-quality research and development packages, identify, collate, research, assess, review and present information and intelligence from a wide range of sources on identified individuals and organisations. Additionally, the role assists in the preparation and presentation of a variety of intelligence or evidential packages in support of the Multi Agency Response to SOC, working alongside HMPPS and other Law Enforcement partners. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role. Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. How to Apply To apply, click on the “Apply” button in the advert and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 1 September 2024 at 23:55hrs. At CTPSE and SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Regional Recruitment Team at RecruitmentSEthamesvalley.police.uk quoting the job reference number 21714. IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed. Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role. Required knowledge/skills Essential 1. Good standard of education or equivalent experience. 2. Recent and relevant experience within an intelligence environment and experience of research. Good knowledge of the intelligence process and cycle, including NIM. 3. Proven experience in collating and assessing information and making concise and accurate recommendations based on assessments. 4. Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with ability to negotiate and deliver presentations. 5. Good team player and also able to work effectively on own initiative. 6. Able to demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills and resilience to stress. 7. Previous experience of working in a security conscious environment with secret and confidential material. Understanding of handling and movement of such documents and able to recognise and deal appropriately with sensitive information. 8. High standard of IT skills with accurate keyboard and inputting skills and the ability and commitment to learn new systems in a short time period. 9. Able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislation e.g. Data Protection, MOPI, CPIA & HRA, RIPA and be prepared to attend and give evidence at Crown Court, Coroner’s Court, County Court and any other required judicial process. 10. Must have the capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner, being available to provide a 24/7 on call service to urgent operational needs, where required. Due to the requirement to work flexibility, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential. Desirable 10. Force system knowledge and a commitment to learning and maintaining access to new IT systems across the South East Forces. - Kent Surrey Hampshire Thames Valley & Sussex: Crime & Intelligence system, Command & Control system, ANPR system, PNC, PND National ANPR Database. Additional comments At interview candidates will also be asked to confirm their willingness to train towards achievement of appropriate courses e.g. Covert Internet Investigations. Undergo Driving Training to enable the use of a police authorised vehicle. The post holder will be prepared to complete the Intelligence Professional Programme (IPP) commensurate with their role profile. What we can offer you Annual leave: Ranging from 24 days annual leave up to 30 days leave, dependent on your broad band and length of service. Generous defined benefits scheme, via the Bucks County Council Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Blue Light Card: Staff have the opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS and Armed Forces (for example, 10% off in Starbucks). Military Resettlement Bonus. Benefits Platform: Access to the TVP Benefits Platform which offers a range of discounts from top high street and online stores (provided by Reward Gateway) Career Development: · Coaching and mentoring support · Developing Potential Programme · Support for Study · Training courses Financial: · Contributory pension scheme · Debt management support · Group insurance scheme · Savings scheme Health & Wellbeing: · Chaplaincy · Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) · Flexible working & Supportive culture · Discounted gym membership · Mind Blue Light support · Occupational Health services · Reimbursed eye tests for VDU users · Welfare services · Workplace needs assessments and support · Free Flu Vaccinations Travel: · Bus concessions · Cycle to work scheme