Intel Researcher PSD CCU Prev / Invest (Headquarters, Chelmsford)

Location of Role: Chelmsford 

Advert Closing Date: 08/11/2024 

Starting Salary: £27,789.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 

Weekend/Evening Working: No 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Intelligence Researcher within the Professional Standards Department, Counter Corruption team.         

This is a challenging role that requires the successful candidate to:

• Prepare and supply statistical information obtained from various sources in support of the Counter Corruption strategy which can be used to direct and focus further development.
• Carry out research of crime and complaints & conduct matters using all available sources of information to provide an accurate picture of current themes and trends.
• Liaises with Counter Corruption colleagues in other forces and internal/external agencies to identify prevention and intelligence opportunities as well as best practice.
• Identify intervention and prevention opportunities in respect of any of the National Counter Corruption Control categories.
• Work with other forces and cross-geographical agencies (such as NCA, UK Borders agency, Customs & Excise etc) to ensure all law enforcement systems are being researched and updated appropriately.
• Carry out research concerning risk and threats posed from corrupt activity.
• Being an active member of the Counter Corruption Unit provide assistance to other members of the team and PSD Department under the direction of the Detective Sergeant.
• Support the work of the intelligence analysis to assist with any tasking or operation.
• Carry out statistical measurement and performance research to support the management and performance function within the unit.
• Attend meetings, seminars, representing the counter corruption unit as required, reporting back on matters discussed.

This opportunity would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can bring their skills and experience to the role, collating and analysing information relevant to the Prevent and Protect Control Strategy.

Those that would be interested in applying and wish to know more about the role please contact: DI Terri Hooke terri.hooke@essex.police.uk  / DS Christine de Vries christine.devries@essex.police.uk Telephone 101 extension 140242

Applicants will provide evidence of the following skills/experience in their application:

• Ability to identify reliable and appropriate sources of information and select methods of gathering information which are efficient and effective.
• Capability to use IT system to their full potential, to create and amend records, as necessary, and to retrieve information from complex data searches. Understands the significance of the search results and can provide guidance on the reliability of any further data analysis.
• Manage and prioritise workload cognisant of any associate risks identified.
• Ability to offer changing ideas, perceptions, and ways of working, making new and innovative suggestions to help improve existing working methods and practices.
• Able to take in information quickly and accurately identifying material as to its relevance and importance in order to solve problems.

Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £29,874.00.

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Your application is shortlisted on the content provided within the 'reason for application' section, which is limited to 9000 characters. Within your answer please refer to the criteria stated in this job advert and include any experience, skills and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for the role. Please ensure you provide as much detail as possible as insufficient information may mean that you do not meet the shortlisting criteria. 

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance.  During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete. 

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

This post is open to:

• British Citizens
• Members of a European Economic Area (EEA) state who hold settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.  
• Commonwealth citizens or foreign nationals (who are not British citizens or European Economic Area (EEA) state members) who have leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an indefinite period that is free from restrictions.

All applicants (except those who have been serving abroad with the British Armed Forces) must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.