There are both Fixed Term Contracts/Secondments and Permanent roles available for this post.
About the Role:
West Midlands Police Intelligence department are currently recruiting for Intelligence analysts to work within Intelligence teams based across various locations in the Force area. The role of the analyst is to conduct analysis at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation.
Analysts will work with other Intelligence and policing professionals to identify recommendations to help tackle problems. Due to the nature of intelligence and the constantly evolving threats we encounter, the environment is fast paced. The post holder will require a wide skill set to ensure that the resilience and demands of the policing requirements for West Midlands are met across both Covert and Overt operational activities.
The Analyst provides expertise through the development and use of analytical products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level. They deliver insights and offer value to the organisation in understanding the threat, risks and vulnerabilities that are identified through intelligence and investigations.
Key responsibilities:
1. Conduct analysis at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation.
2. To assist in the development of intelligence collection plans to ensure the effective communication of these to operational officers; Senior Leaders; Force Executive Team; other Police Forces and external partners.
3. Identification and assessment of the Tactical and Strategic Priorities for Force through use of Structured Analytical Techniques.
4. To develop and maintain knowledge of current intelligence together with crime trends and patterns relevant to the force.
5. To utilise their subject matter knowledge to inform upon and recommend likely targets or pathways of resolution from their analysis to senior officers.
6. Prepare briefing notes and deliver clear presentations where appropriate ensuring that the medium used is suitable for the audience.
7. Provide complex evidential analysis and professional witness testimony to the highest of standard to secure the successful prosecution of offenders involved in serious and organised crime.
8. When required to do so, offer specialist guidance, influencing decision making by the Executive Team, Police Senior Investigating Officers, Intelligence Managers and Intelligence Officers regarding crime, community tensions and operations.
9. Work to a high level of integrity, routinely handling sensitive information, and as such following GSC (Government Security Classification) and other guidance with regard to handling and storing this data.
Essential criteria:
1. A degree level in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience within a similar environment
2. Experience of collating, evaluating, structuring and processing data to identify patterns, series, similarities and discrepancies within a variety of information types
3. The ability to use software packages in the charting and analytical preparation of data.
4. Evidence of working with, Interpreting and simplifying complex data sets.
5. A high level of competence in the use of Microsoft packages and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
6. Evidence a good understanding of the requirements of the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
7. Understanding of, and ability to apply, relevant legislation (i.e ECHR, RIPA, Data Protection).
8. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment yet still providing accuracy at all times and a high level of detail.
9. Experience of working within a team and on own initiative, effectively planning and organising activities and resources to meet objectives.
Desirable criteria:
1. Experience as an Intelligence Analyst within a law enforcement agency (LEA)
2. Knowledge of current crime threat trends and organisational, policy issues relevant to policing.
3. Experience of using databases to both input and extract data.
4. Experience of the use of statistical and risk models
5. Experience of relevant analytical tools, such as iBASE, i2 workstation, GIS applications and other customised databases.
6. Understand the practical distinctions between analysis, policy and decision-making
Applications:
Following the application paper sift process, applicants will then be invited to the next stage of recruitment which is a maths/verbal reasoning test. Successful applicants at this stage will then be invited to the final stage of recruitment and will consist of a competency-based interview (College of Policing CVF Level 1) plus a 15 minute presentation.
Hours of work:
The core hours of this role will be office hours Monday to Friday (36.5 hours per week) although there could be some weekend working depending on role. There may also be a requirement at times to travel to other locations within the Force area. Due to the nature of this role it is essential that you're flexible in terms of your working location and are prepared to work temporarily at other locations.
Contact:
For further information regarding roles please contact the WMP Intelligence Academy:
IN_Intelligence_Academy@westmidlands.police.uk
Vetting:
Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical:
Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
1. Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
2. Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
3. Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
4. A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.
Probationary Policy:
Under the Probation Policy, if you are currently in your probation period, during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles, and if successful, your probationary period will start over.
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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