BAS - Intelligence Analyst - HMP Long Lartin

The job holder will provide administrative support to the Security Intelligence Department and assist the Head of Security in the delivery of an effective intelligence system within the establishment.

They will be responsible for maintaining administration systems effectively and efficiently within specified timescales for the establishment.

This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities.

• Analyse and evaluate intelligence information to support and inform decision making in the prevention of security breaches and management of incidents. Where required, undertake further analysis on Security Incidents Reports (SIRs) that require it.
• Produce a monthly Intelligence Report and disseminate it as required within the establishment, collating feedback, before presenting the report at the monthly Security meeting.
• Regularly update line management regarding local security issues and any intelligence received.
• Ensure that the security intelligence system is updated, maintained, used appropriately and that staff are trained in its use as required.
• Check security information received, determine the level of importance and recommend responses and solutions.
• Collate and distribute monthly targets for searching and mandatory drug tests to all residential units.
• Deliver in‑house training in intelligence‑related procedures, including both induction training for new starters and ongoing training to reinforce staff adherence to security protocols.
• Liaise with other establishments, Law Enforcement groups and external agencies to disseminate intelligence and SIR information in line with local and national policies.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Security Manager on current trends and issues, including monitoring of targets under the Local Supply Reduction Policy and Extremism Policy.
• Monitor the Regulatory Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) procedures, and the Interceptions of Communications Commissioner’s Office (IOCCO) requirements in line with relevant policies and audit standards.
• Monitor prisoner communications in line with relevant policies, audit standards, LSS and the IOCCO requirements.
• Support the Establishment Corruption Prevention Manager in detecting staff wrongdoing, preventing and detecting crime.
• Act as the liaison for the Brent secure fax and as point of contact for all Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) issues.
• Liaise with external stakeholders regarding Counter‑Terrorism and Extremism.
• Interview prisoners where intelligence suggests they may be victims of extremist bullying or where prisoners have requested to speak to Security about the Counter‑Terrorism Unit (CTU).
• Brief and liaise with residential units regarding covert testing.
• Compile and keep up to date subject profiles on any Terrorism Act (TACT) prisoners, problem profiles and analytical reports on incidents or individuals.
• Assess seized items such as literature or audio for extremist content.
• Compile and complete reports on TACT or Security Threat Group prisoners.

Undertake other administrative tasks including:

• Organise, produce and maintain accurate records for the area of work.
• Act as contact point for all communications to the Team, prioritise and distribute to the appropriate person or relevant department.
• Complete monitoring returns for the area of work.
• Input requisitions on the finance database for purchases in the area of work.
• Coordinate any awareness sessions for the area of work.
• Prepare paperwork for checking by their manager, including conducting initial checks as required.
• Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure they are aware of information and that it is adequately shared.
• Maintain and check establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information with responses within timescales, producing reports as required.
• Collate information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s).
• Arrange any meetings, including preparation of paperwork, minutes and action points.

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