Intelligence Development Officer (IDO) Intelligence (SEROCU)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) for a ROCTA Intelligence Development Officer

Intelligence Development Officers are integral to the Research and Analysis department in SEROCU. In this role you will lead on the management of Organised Crime Groups, the development of information concerning serious organised crime (SOC) activity and support analysts in the production of analytical products.

As an IDO in ROCTA you will be responsible for researching across different data sources to support understanding on known SOC threats and to identify new and emerging trends. You will have the opportunity to research and develop intelligence for Organised Crime Groups and multiple crime types ranging from modern slavery to fraud, drugs and exploitation. You will be at the centre of the business, helping to prioritise operations against the greatest threats and deliver the maximum disruptive impact on serious and organised crime.

If you have an enquiring mind, are keen to research, and develop information then this is a job role to consider. You will be exposed to a fast-paced work environment, deal with a diverse range of tasks and learn a broad range of skills to build a career in intelligence.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the role.

Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence. Additionally, this role supports live operations and investigations so there maybe times where the flexibility to work overtime is required to manage operational risk.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How To Apply

To apply, please send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter (no more than 1 A4 page in font size 11), explaining why you are applying for the role and how you meet the essential criteria. The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 May 2024 at 23:55hrs

At SEROCU, we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve.  We encourage applications from our under represented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] quoting the Job Reference number 21191

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff, shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

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