Job Description

INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

The Analyst provides expertise through the development and use of analytical products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level. 

Specific Role Purpose:

The Analyst provides expertise through the development and use of analytical products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level. They deliver insights and offer value to the organisation in understanding the threat, risks and vulnerabilities that are identified through intelligence and investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Force Intelligence Analysts require a wide skill set and maturity to ensure resilience and high pressure demands of the Force policing requirements for West Midlands are met across both Covert and Overt operational activities.  Aspiring Force Intelligence analysts will ideally have experience of major investigations, strategic and partnership working.  In addition they must have demonstrable analytical skills at a very high standard.  Regardless of area of expertise, all analytical products are National Intelligence Model (NIM) compliant.

Strategy

Conduct analysis at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation.

To assist in the development of intelligence collection plans to ensure the effective communication of these to: operational officers; Senior Leaders; Force Executive Team; other Police Forces and external partners.

Identification and assessment of the Tactical and Strategic Priorities for Force through use of MoRILE.

To develop and maintain knowledge of current intelligence together with crime trends and patterns relevant to the force.

To utilise their subject matter knowledge to advise upon and recommend likely targets or pathways of resolution from their analysis to senior officers.

Professional Leadership

To contribute to a system of governance, to deliver a clear and integrated approach to tackling crime and vulnerability threats across the organisation.

Provide advice and interpret policies, legislation and practice to ensure internal customers are fully aware of all relevant facts to support informed decision making.

Provide complex evidential analysis and professional witness testimony to the highest of standard to secure the successful prosecution of offenders involved in serious and organised crime.

Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence & analysis to ensure implementation of the latest techniques, tactics, products, best practice and information relevant to the role.

Direct and guide research completed by others.

Engagement

Prepare briefing notes and deliver clear presentations where appropriate ensuring that the medium used is suitable for the audience.

Through engagement with key stakeholders, establish and interpret requirements to ensure the needs of stakeholders are met.

To maintain relationships and to liaise with staff across the force and other agencies to obtain and/or disseminate information, and actively participate in meetings.

To interpret and work with investigators to retrieve and shape complex information/data from crime scenes for inclusions in analysis and reports.

When required to do so, offer specialist guidance, influencing decision making of Force Executive Team, Police Senior Investigating Officers, Intelligence Managers and Intelligence Officers regarding crime, community tensions and operations.

Compliance

To undertake all analytical functions in preparation of National Intelligence Model products, in accordance with the Analysis Authorised Professional Practice guidance set by the College of Policing.

To prepare evidence, attend court and give evidence in support of crime investigations.

Perform regular dip samples for data quality, including evaluation information and its risk where appropriate (such as the use of the National Intelligence Record [3x5x2]).

Work to a high level of integrity, routinely handling Secret information, and as such following GPMS and other guidance with regard to handling and storing this data.

Adhere to all legislation, working principles, policies & guidance relevant to the role.

     To ensure that a duty of care is shown and take appropriate action to comply with Health and Safety requirements at all times.   

Change Management & Delivery

Be able to switch between tactical, operational and strategic roles to fulfil the analytical needs of the organisation.

Monitor & Evaluate

Provide detailed analysis to assist the organisational understanding of multiple facets of crime and vulnerability threats.

Provide effective horizon and environmental scanning products. Achieved through proactive scanning research, and subsequent analysis of research.

To communicate findings, inference and hypothesis.

Provide comprehensive analytical products that interpret intelligence and provide clear understanding and guidance to drive the proactive acquisition of further intelligence and evidence.

General

College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Qualification (to complete within 12 months of appointment), and continued IPP compliance.   

The post holder will be expected to undertake training as and when required.

The post holder will be expected to comply with health and safety requirements.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

Knowledge & Experience

This section should detail the requirement of previous experiences and knowledge gained from academic qualifications if appropriate. e.g. significant experience of administrative duties, degree level educated.

Essential:

Degree level in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience within a similar environment   

     Experience of collating, evaluating, structuring and processing data to identify patterns, series, similarities and discrepancies within a variety of information types.   

     Ability to use software packages in the charting and analytical preparation of data   

     Evidence of working with, Interpreting & simplifying complex data sets.   

     Highly competent in the use of Microsoft packages, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.   

     Evidence a good understanding of the requirements of the National Intelligence Model (NIM)   

     Understanding of, and ability to apply, relevant legislation (i.e ECHR, RIPA, Data Protection).   

     Experience of working within a team and on own initiative, effectively planning and organising activities and resources to meet objectives.   

Desirable:

Experience as an Intelligence Analyst within a law enforcement agency (LEA).   

     Knowledge of current crime threat trends and organisational, policy issues relevant to policing.   

     Experience of using databases to both input and extract data.   

     Experience of the use of statistical and risk models   

     Experience of relevant analytical tools, such as iBASE, i2 workstation, GIS applications and other customised databases;

     Understand the practical distinctions between analysis, policy and decision-making   

Skills

This section should detail the competency requirement which could be developed through non formal training. e.g. effective time management, influencing and negotiating, effective communication including written and verbal.

Refer to skills database for core operational skills  

Essential:

     Experience of research and analytical processes / techniques.   

     Ability to work in a high pressure environment yet still providing accuracy at all times and a high level of detail.   

     Articulate and able to discuss Influence and negotiate   

     Ability to work as part of a team   

     Evidence of preparing and delivering presentations.   

     Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, internal and external partners   

     Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative.   

Desirable:

Ability to recognise conscious / unconscious biases associated with intelligence analysis.   

Hours of Work and Flexibility:

You will work on a shift pattern which could encompass early mornings, late evening shifts and weekends.

The core hours of this role will be on an agreed shift pattern. Working outside of these hours may be required. There is a requirement to work flexibly at all times with due regard to prevailing workloads and priorities. There may be a requirement at times to travel to other locations within the Force area.

Due to the nature of this role it is essential that you’re flexible in terms of your working location and are prepared to work temporarily at other locations.

Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Region and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times