Intelligence Support Officer

Salary £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location:

Plymouth, Charles Cross, Police Headquarters, Exeter Type of employment:
Fixed Term / Internal Secondment until 01/08/2027 Closing Date: 05/08/2026, 12:00.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need

The principal responsibility of the Intelligence Support Officer is to support Devon and Cornwall intelligence function. Quality assuring, processing, and disseminating intelligence, producing concise, current and comprehensive briefing items, maintaining clear lines of communication with other Law Enforcement Agencies and Partners, and providing support to enable effective delivery of the National Intelligence Model in driving the performance of the Force.

In particular to:

• Quality assesses and evaluates Intelligence for publication, and dissemination in line with the guidance set out in the Management of Police Information (MOPI) ensuring compliance with the legal framework and meets a policing purpose that is compliant with the Human Rights act and data protection principles.
• Ensure the correct Intelligence / Source evaluations and handling codes are applied and Risk assessments are included where applicable.
• Undertake initial research in order to add value to the intelligence product and mitigate risk.
• Ensure local and PNC warnings / markers are added and maintained as appropriate.
• Act as SPOC for specialist systems and databases. (e.g. DVLA, UKBF)
• Undertakes local/national systems research and produces Intelligence products and Risk assessments when required.
• Manages the dissemination of intelligence to other Police Forces, Law enforcement agencies and partner agencies in line with national standards.
• Conduct international enquiries on behalf of Interpol, SOCA, UKBF, CPS and FCO) - Including the co-ordination of European Arrest Warrants (EAW) and extradition proceedings.
• Acts as SPOC to makes and receive requests and enquiries to / from all Police forces and partner agencies. (E.g. passport agency, DVLA, DWP, local government, utility suppliers, prison intelligence / recall, ONF’s)
• Provide support to Intelligence cells for Major enquiries / crimes in action.
• Prepares and publishes intelligence briefings in accordance with procedures and policies, including the National Briefing Model. Maintaining the briefing system to ensure up to date and accurate.
• Attend and participate in NIM meetings as required.
• Assist in the management of intelligence related processes and procedures. (i.e. management plans, child centred plans)

This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to carry out duties from time to time that are either commensurate with/or lower than the grade of the post. In some posts this might include the ad-hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5)
• Company sick pay.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan)