Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst

Leek Wootton, Warwickshire 

Permanent  

Full Time  

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 30th January 2020

Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.

Interview dates to be confirmed

Following a review of how Warwickshire Police will deliver services in the future, there is an exciting opportunity for a new Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst. The post holder will be a senior member of the Analysis & Service Improvement department, shaping the force's approach to crime intelligence analysis. 

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Julia Watson, Principal Crime Intelligence Analyst on 01905 747063 or 07814295022

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the provision of intelligence analysis capability in support of operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

To manage, develop and maintain analytical capability and analytical systems within the strands of Force, territorial and specialist intelligence functions.

To set, review and drive standards of analysis across all areas of intelligence.

To ensure that crime intelligence analysts and researchers are deployed, tasked and utilised in a manner that delivers against operational requirements and maximises delivery / benefit. To develop and deliver analytical products / techniques that enable evidenced-based / theory driven strategic decisions to be made.

To manage strategies to facilitate the achievement of crime and disorder reduction objectives. To ensure intelligence is obtained ethically and in accordance with the relevant legislation, policy, protocols and codes of practice. 

To prepare position papers and briefings in response to questions from senior personnel and others in accordance with legislation and organisational protocols.

To provide objective, critical review of analysis in respect of serious or complex investigations. To confirm and implement organisational learning in respect of new or developing areas of crime and intelligence analysis (inc. peer review for other forces).

To ensure recruitment and development (including mentoring and welfare) are in accordance with standards of professional practice, national and other guidelines.

To represent analysis at Silver groups (including Tasking and Control Group and at regional or national levels where there is an applicable strategic speciality (e.g. Child Sexual Exploitation).

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

Experience/Skills:  

Knowledge:

Educated to Level 5 qualification 

Comprehensive knowledge of analytical processes, techniques and skills including knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and other pertinent legislation to Intelligence (inc. RIPA and MoPI). 

Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical principles underpinning crime intelligence analysis. 

Broad understanding of modern day policing including relevant Force policies such as Threat to Life. 

Experience:

Experience in the development and application of a wide range of analytical techniques. 

Substantial experience in the management of analytical staff. 

Extensive proven experience within an analytical discipline (including both quantitative and qualitative analysis), preferably gained within a law enforcement environment.

Proven experience working in sensitive environments.  

Key Skills: 

Proven ability to produce timely, concise and accessible reports for staff at all levels of seniority.

Advanced computer skills, particularly using Windows-based packages, advanced MS Excel and the use of police / law enforcement databases. 

Excellent communication skills (including presentations and written formats). 

Ability to negotiate with and influence managers.

Special Conditions

Regular travel throughout Warwickshire Weekend working and unsocial hours

Exposure to disturbing/unpleasant images or tasks relating to serious sexual offences, child sexual exploitation etc.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.  

We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include; Remote Working.