Thames Valley Police
PC - Prison Intelligence Officer (SERPIT)
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The South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team (SERPIT)
The South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team (SERPIT) is responsible for gathering and developing intelligence from HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other associated establishments relating to national security issues and organised crime.
Role Overview
Prison Intelligence Officers (PIOs) who are expected to work within regional establishments. Working alongside HMPPS, they identify and exploit intelligence opportunities with a view of mitigating risk and disrupting offenders.
We now have an opportunity for a PC PIO to join our team. This post will work in and with prisons in the South East and it will require the candidate to be able to travel to different locations across Surrey.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop and maintain effective working relationships with Counter Terrorism Units and other partner agencies, tasked with the investigation of matters affecting National Security across the South East Region.
Requirements
To be successful in this post, you must have:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to gather and accurately record information effectively
- Recognition of sensitive information
- Maintenance of discretion, confidentiality, and risk management
The successful candidates will have completed the Operational Partnership Team “Working in Prisons National Course” and National Prison Debriefing course or be willing and able to undertake training.
Professional Development
Developing our talent is important. We recognise that professional progress is important, and, in this role, you will have the opportunity for continuous development.
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.
Security Requirements
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 be a British National and 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. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.
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Please note that this is a PC-designated position. If you are currently employed as a DC and choose to apply, any additional payments associated with your DC role will be discontinued upon appointment.
How To Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 20 September 2026 at 23:55hrs. Interviews will take place w/c 5 October 2026.
Inclusive Culture
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
- Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
- Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
- Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
- Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain, and develop a diverse workforce.
- Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our underrepresented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work, and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.
Application Process
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If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.
- Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk if you have any queries relating to this.
- Kent Officers will need to inform Kent HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply. Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to Kent HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by Kent HR Resource Planning. These steps must be completed prior to submission application. If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.
- Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.
Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thampshire.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 15332. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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