Intelligence Internet Investigator

Applications are invited for the post of Internet Intelligence Investigator (III) within Force Intelligence currently based vide tactical advice and guidance to investigators, intelligence staff, and operational teams regarding the effective use of open-source opportunities. Ensure as a practitioner that you operate in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and professional standards, maintaining appropriate governance and oversight.

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of open-source methodologies, internet-based technologies, social media platforms, and emerging digital trends to support the development of team capability and operational effectiveness. Complete intelligence-led online research, monitoring and evidential capture, ensuring activity is proportionate, lawful and meets investigative requirements and working strategy.

Identify potential opportunities to improve capability through innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging techniques and best practice. To support the delivery of appropriate training, mentoring and professional development. Promote the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and information security when managing sensitive intelligence and operational activity. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and rank. Support investigations by providing evidence in court as and when required.

This job description sets out a summary of the key features of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate for the role. The areas for which the post holder is responsible will be kept under review and may change over time in response to emerging priorities and organisational development.

• Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to investigators, Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs), intelligence teams and operational colleagues.
• Conduct covert, proactive intelligence and evidence-gathering activity, including directed surveillance where appropriate, in accordance with the CPIA, RIPA and all other relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Identify, develop and exploit online intelligence opportunities to support new and existing investigations and operational activity.
• Present intelligence and evidential material in a clear, concise and actionable format, tailored to the SIO’s requirements and compliant with relevant policies, procedures and evidential standards.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and operational teams to support intelligence development, investigative progression and evidential capture.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness of internet-based technologies, social media platforms, mobile applications, online behaviours and emerging trends, particularly those relevant to covert online activity.
• Provide specialist advice and practical support to colleagues undertaking online investigations, ensuring activity is conducted lawfully, proportionately and in accordance with relevant guidance and legislation.
• Maintain your continuous professional development programme to ensure you retain the knowledge, skills and competence required to operate effectively online.
• Maintain accurate records and demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and accountability when handling sensitive intelligence and evidential material.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required.

• Competent in the use of computers and digital systems to conduct research, including experience with Windows-based software, databases and other formalised records management systems.
• Proven experience in conducting focused open-source enquiries and online…