Essential criteria

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Intelligence environment or from a recognised research background (e.g. Academia)
• Experience of identifying Intelligence gaps with demonstrable ability to prioritise, evidencing research skills with the ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of Overt and Covert police tactics
• Potential to undertake sensitive enquiries and therefore exhibit high standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the College of Policing APP Guidance on the Management of Police Information (MOPI) and Intelligence Management
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Effective interpersonal communication skills: including verbal and written. The post holder will be articulate, methodical, conscientious and concise
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, internal and external partners
• Experience of and ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, effectively planning and organising activities and resources to meet objectives

 Desirable:

• Knowledge of investigation techniques
• Evidence of preparing and delivering presentations
• Practical knowledge of police intelligence systems. 

Hours of Work

Roles may require the need to work on a shift pattern which could encompass early mornings, late evening, night shifts and weekends. There is a requirement to work flexibly at all times with due regard to prevailing workloads and priorities. There may be a requirement at times to travel to other locations within the region and nationally.

Due to the nature of this role it is essential that intelligence officers are flexible in terms of their working location and are prepared to work temporarily at other locations. The ability to locate within the force area at short notice.

Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting 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.
 

Open days

West Midlands Police Intelligence department will be holding a discovery/awareness session on Monday 20^th June between 1000hrs and 1200hrs in central Birmingham.  Should you wish to attend please register your interest to: IN_Intelligence_Academy@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk as attendance is strictly by invite only. 

The closing date for applications is 26^th June 2022. 

Applicants from underrepresented groups who would benefit from additional support with the recruitment process should email IN_Intelligence_Academy@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

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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