We have an exciting opportunity to join The Intelligence Department within Avon and Somerset Police as an Intelligence Unit Supervisor. In this role you will be leading proactive, diverse teams who are responsible for identifying and targeting all levels of criminality and safeguarding within vulnerable communities.
The following role and locations are available: A job-share which will cover Wednesday-Friday. It will be 22.5 hours. You can nominate your fixed working location (Bridgwater, Taunton or Yeovil) but as a supervisor will be required to work from the other locations listed.
Shift work: Normal office working hours however the successful candidate will be required to cover 1 weekend in 5 as part of a rota.
Key responsibilities include: -
Manages the day-to-day operation of the Intelligence Team being responsible for workload management, resourcing gaps, resilience, coaching, wellbeing, performance, development and delivering the Intelligence Grid training Portfolio.
Presenting and briefing intelligence investigations, including risk assessment, gaps and recommendations at Force Level meetings such as Weekly Intelligence Meetings and Local Tasking and Coordination Meetings in line with the strategic and tactical intelligence requirements and the policing priorities.
Conducts proportionate reviews and risk assessments, setting intelligence strategies and collection plans in relation to high-risk intelligence reports and policing issues using national guidelines such as MoRiLE (National threat, harm, risk assessment matrix) and subsequent advice and recommendations to decision makers at Silver (tactical command) and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) level.
To take the lead role of LRO (Lead Responsible Officer) for Tier 3 and 4 OCG's where monitoring and intel development are taking place, developing plans and strategies, drawing on experience and expertise to make decisions to take forward for intervention. To provide specialist advice and guidance to LROs on Tier 2 OCGs.
Provides a consultancy service on intelligence processes, intelligence products and intelligence services, providing guidance on overt and covert tactics and signposting stakeholders and colleagues to the relevant department or resource.
Proactively identify and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement across the Intelligence team, contributing to change management and project work.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Must have IPP (Intelligence Professionalisation Programme) accreditation or be willing to gain it within two years.
Investigative or intelligence experience and mindset.
Strong communication skills and a passion to forge relationships with key stakeholders.
Willingness and enthusiasm to deliver CPD to other leaders and practitioners.
The ability to work proactively and lead a team with minimum supervision.
Must hold a full and current driving licence.
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
Continuous professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Blue Light card - access to highstreet shop discounts and days out.
Additional Information
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact
[email protected]
Shortlisting will take place w/c 7th September.
Those successful at shortlisting will be invited to a face to face Interview at Bridgwater Police Centre - dates to be confirmed.
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About us
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Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Find out more about our benefits and culture
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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National Insurance Number
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Address information including proof
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
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