Prison Intelligence Officer – South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.

We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Police staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about the work of this team and read first-hand accounts of people working at SWROCU at

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We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours.
• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
• Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make balanced rational decisions and negotiate and influence individuals with the ability to work in partnerships and to operate effectively within a multi-agency environment.
• Excellent computer literacy skills with the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the region using alternative transport.

Desirable

• It would be desirable for the postholder to have a thorough working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model and demonstrate the ability to proactively seek out intelligence development opportunities without the need for specific tasking or guidance.
• It would be desirable for the postholder to have a good knowledge of ECHR, MOPI (NCPE guidance on the management of police information), RIPA and Prison Rules, particularly as regards prison environment.
• It would be desirable if the postholder had prison debrief training and experience of CHIS (Covert Human Intelligence Source Handlers) course at level II or III.

Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment webinar: Wednesday 19th August, 12:00

Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions.

Please contact [email address], whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

We would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: Tuesday 1st September, 09:00

• Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Tuesday 1st September
• Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

How To Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal.

Contact for further information.

If you reach the assessment/ interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible and Part Time Working (amend if not accepting part time)

All requests for flexible working patterns and part-time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part-time hours.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with [contact information].

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: [email address]