Intelligence Researcher

Are you looking for a role where you will be at the forefront of investigating murder and major crime offences.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intelligence Researcher to join the Major Crime Investigation Team based in Gloucestershire. As an Intelligence Researcher in this team you will be at the forefront of the most serious of investigations. The work of the Intelligence Researcher is often pivotal in identifying suspects and bringing those offenders to justice.

Please read on to hear what one of our team members have to say about their role:

“I love my role, I am able to make significant contributions to murder investigations. The research that I conduct can provide the initial breakthrough in an investigation, often identifying the name of a suspect or identifying material which shows an individual’s involvement in the offence we are investigating. I enjoy being part of the investigation from the start to conclusion at court. Due to the significance of the research I conduct often the products produced are used during the trial process. I get a real sense of purpose and satisfaction with knowing that I have played a key part in bringing an offender to justice for one of the most serious offences”

A typical day involves reviewing police and open source systems, liaising with colleagues in Major Crime Investigations, digital data and CCTV departments. Completing research about potential suspects, taking small details and exploring a variety of data sources to expand and put into context for the investigation. Completing applications to both internal and external departments requesting data and then reviewing the data provided. Producing reports, statements and exhibits as required.

It is an exciting and fast paced place to work. You will be part of a wider Intel team that has the responsibility to investigate major crime across Gloucestershire, Avon and Somerset and Wiltshire police areas. We have a great team environment and offer a range of training and development opportunities. This role requires shift work which includes working a mixture of day and evening shifts and working 1 weekend in every 4. This does attracts an allowance.

In this role, your main responsibilities will be:

• The role of Intelligence Researcher is exciting and varied and you will help to inform and influence decision making at all levels of policing. You must have experience of undertaking research (both qualitative and quantitative research experience) and experience of communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• To provide accurate data description and describe criminal intelligence to facilitate analysis and inform decision-making
• Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the intelligence picture in support of policing investigations and intelligence development. Your main duties will be to gather, collate and interpret information from multiple sources to provide detailed packages in order to support operational and strategic priorities. To evaluate information to ensure data quality, accuracy, integrity and security of data.
• You will develop effective working relationships with other departments, law enforcement partners and statutory bodies in order to maximise the opportunities for intelligence development, identification of offenders and supporting those offenders being brought to justice. There will also be a need to research and use a variety of intelligence databases as well as engaging with partners to identify additional intelligence. You will be required to produce intelligence and evidential packages so attention to detail and good English skills are critical. You will be part of Operational briefings and so it is important that you are a confident communicator.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• The post will hold IPP (Intelligence Professional Programme) accreditation or be willing to gain it.
• The successful candidate(s) must be computer literate with experience of using office applications and databases in particular but not limited to Excel.
• The applicant will be required to demonstrate experience of communicating effectively, both written and orally and be able to provide evidence of undertaking qualitative and quantitative research.
• Knowledge of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Investigatory Powers Act would be advantageous.
• They must hold a full, current driving licence

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Work on a bank or public holiday as part of the normal working week will be compensated in line with conditions of service.

Does this sound like the role for you? Click the link below to apply.