Devon and Cornwall Police
Researcher - Counter Corruption Unit
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Salary: £27,204 rising to £34,662 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Plymouth, Crownhill, England
Closing Date: 24/07/2026, Midday
Hours per week: This role is 20 hours per week.
About the role:
Are you curious, analytical and motivated by protecting integrity within policing? We are seeking a high-calibre part-time Intelligence Researcher to support the Counter Corruption Unit in identifying, understanding and disrupting internal corruption risks.
The Role
You will:
- Research and evaluate information from multiple sources to identify emerging risks and threats
- Produce clear, high-quality intelligence products that inform operational decision-making
- Support proactive work to prevent, predict and investigate corruption across the workforce
- Work closely with analysts and investigators in a fast-paced, intelligence-led environment
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Can interpret complex information and communicate it clearly
- Are highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrate integrity, discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive material
- Are confident using IT systems, including data analysis and reporting tools
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Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Scott Halloren - Detective Inspector - Head of CCU
Email Address: scott.halloren@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
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What you get if you join us:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
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