Overview of the job
This is an operational job in an establishment.
Summary
The job holder will be a Prison Officer who will have additional specialist Security Intelligence Analyst training to carry out this job. This will primarily be within the Counter Corruption and Counter Terrorism team, but may include operational duties.
They will supervise and support prisoners in a secure custodial setting, ensuring all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control are maintained at all times.
They will also be deployed as a Supervising Officer where required
This is an operational job with no line management; however they will have supervisory responsibilities for staff.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Analyse and evaluate intelligence information to support and inform decision making in the prevention of security breaches and management of incidents. Where required, undertake further analysis on Security Incidents Reports (SIRs) that require it
Produce a monthly Intelligence Report and disseminate it as required within the establishment, collating feedback, before presenting the report at the monthly Security meeting
Regularly update line management regarding local security issues and any intelligence received
Make sure that the security intelligence system is updated, maintained, used appropriately and that staff are trained in its use as required
Check security information received, determine level of importance and recommend responses and solutions
Collate and distribute monthly targets for searching and mandatory drug tests to all residential units
Delivers in-house training in intelligence related procedures which will include both induction training for new starters and some specific on-going training which reinforces the need for all staff to adhere to security protocols
Liaise with other establishments, Law Enforcement groups and external agencies and to disseminate intelligence and SIR information in line with local and national policies to maintain safety and security
Provide advice and guidance to the security manager on current trends and issues this includes identifying and monitoring of targets under the local supply reduction policy and extremism
Monitor the Regulatory Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) procedures in line with relevant local/national policies, audit standards, Local Security Strategy (LSS), Interceptions of Communications Commissioner’s Office (IOCCO) and other standards
Monitor prisoner communications in line with relevant local/national policies, audit standards, LSS and the IOCCO requirements
Support the Establishment Corruption Prevention Manager in detecting staff ‘wrong doing’, preventing and detecting crime
Interview prisoners where intelligence suggests they may be the victims of extremist bullying or where prisoners have requested to speak to Security relating to Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU)
Liaise with external stakeholders regarding Counter Terrorism and Extremism
Brief and liaise with residential units regarding covert testing
Act as the liaison for the BRENT secure fax
Act as point of contact for all Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) issues in the security department
Compile and keep up to date “subject profiles” on any Terrorism Act (TACT) prisoners, “problem profiles” and analytical reports on incidents or individuals
Assess any seized items such as literature/audio for any extremist content
Compile and complete reports on TACT or Security Threat Group prisoners
Undertake other tasks including:
Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, lawfully, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities
Exercise the powers of a Constable
Conduct searches on prisoners, staff and visitors as required
Undertake external escors
Undertakes ‘first on scene’ incident response
Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements
Prepare relevant documentation for managers for verification / quality checking purposes
Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required
Complete and update Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff
Understand and comply with national/local policies and legislation
When required act as a Supervising Officer (SO) as per the following job descriptions:
SO : Safe, Decent and Secure / YP
SO : Operations / YP
SO : Special Unit
SO : Category A Escors
SO : Nights / YP
SO : Regime
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Behaviours
Delivering at Pace
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Seeing the Bigger Picture, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered.