Vacancy Reference Number
22560
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Number of Vacancies
7
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(B) OCU
Professional Standards
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Location
Vauxhall
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Building
COBALT SQUARE
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Band
Band E
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
Job Title: Integrated Intelligence Support Officer
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Vauxhall
Professionalism Directorate | Integrity Management – Integrated Intelligence Team
Launch Your Career in Intelligence
Are you looking to build a career in intelligence, vetting, or professional standards?
This role provides an exciting career development opportunity for staff seeking to progress into intelligence. As an Integrated Intelligence Support Officer, you will gain hands-on experience across the full intelligence lifecycle, working closely with specialist intelligence and vetting professionals on real, impactful cases that help protect the organisation and maintain public confidence in policing. The role supports intelligence-led integrity management across the Metropolitan Police Service and offers valuable exposure to intelligence development, research, information governance and vetting processes.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is analytical, organised and keen to develop specialist skills within a professional standards environment.
About the Role
As an Integrated Intelligence Support Officer, you will support the identification, assessment and management of integrity-related risks associated with police officers, police staff, contractors and volunteers. Working under the guidance of experienced intelligence and vetting professionals, you will assist with intelligence gathering, research, information management and case support activities that contribute to informed decision-making and organisational risk management.
The post builds strong foundations in intelligence assessment, research, information governance and professional judgement, while providing exposure to complex integrity risk management and decision-making frameworks. It is an ideal progression pathway for those seeking to broaden their skills, deepen their understanding of intelligence-led policing and prepare for future intelligence, vetting, investigative or professional standards roles.
What You'll Be Doing
You will:
Receive, review and assess reports of wrongdoing, conducting initial fact-finding and escalating risks as appropriate.
Conduct research, system checks and open-source enquiries to support intelligence development and vetting activity.
Identify emerging patterns, trends and risk indicators to support intelligence assessments.
Compile evidence, summaries, timelines and supporting documentation for intelligence products and decision-making.
Assist in the preparation of briefing packs, intelligence reports and strategic updates.
Support vetting and intelligence case reviews through research, document management and maintaining case files.
Help prepare interview packs, disclosure documentation and evidence bundles.
Attend meetings and interviews as required to take notes and maintain accurate records.
Manage sensitive information securely and in line with information governance requirements.
Maintain trackers, dashboards and records to support effective case management and performance monitoring.
What You'll Gain
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical experience and specialist knowledge, including:
Exposure to the full intelligence lifecycle.
Experience working on complex integrity and vetting-related matters.
Development of intelligence research and analytical skills.
Understanding of intelligence-led policing and professional standards.
Experience of working within legislative, governance and risk-management frameworks.
Opportunities to learn from experienced intelligence and vetting practitioners.
A strong foundation for progression into intelligence, vetting, investigation and other specialist roles.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Can handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Is able to analyse information and identify key issues and risks.
Produces clear, accurate and professional written work.
Is comfortable using IT systems, databases and case management tools.
Works effectively within established procedures while knowing when to escalate concerns.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and a commitment to high standards.
Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the integrity of the Metropolitan Police Service while developing highly transferable intelligence and risk-management skills. You'll join a team committed to professionalism, collaboration and continuous development, gaining experience that will support your future career aspirations.
If you're ready to begin or develop your intelligence career and want to make a meaningful contribution to public trust and confidence in policing, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 15th September 2026.
www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
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Essential For The Role
Essential Experience
You should have experience in one or more of the following:
Policing, intelligence, vetting, criminal justice or another regulated environment.
Handling sensitive or confidential information.
Information gathering, research or assurance activities.
Using databases or case management systems.
Producing written summaries, reports or case documentation.
Working within governance, compliance or quality assurance frameworks.
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Required Languages
English
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Reports To
Band D
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Candidate Information Pack
JD Band E Integrated Intel Support Officer.docx – 59KB Opens in a new window
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Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf – 971KB Opens in a new window
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
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The following values will be tested against during sift:
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
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