Detective Sergeant

**Department**:SERPIT
**Location**:Near Newbury
**Closing date**:30/06/2024

The South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team is responsible for gathering and developing intelligence from HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other associated establishments relating to national security issues and organised crime.

The prison hub is supported by a number of Prison Intelligence Officers (PIO’s) who are expected to work within the regional establishments and, together with the HMPPS, are required to identify and exploit intelligence opportunities with a view of mitigating risk and disrupting offenders. In addition to working to identified national and regional priorities, PIO’s are the gateway between law enforcement and the prison service and will provide support, advice and expertise in relation to all prison related matters.

You will provide supervision guidance and leadership to Prison Intelligence Officers in respect of prison related activities in both the counter terrorism and organised crime arenas. You will ensure the professional and consistent management and control of all intelligence and information pertaining to prisons, providing quality assurance and ensuring adherence to national standards. You will supervise the development of intelligence to manage threat and risk within the south east establishments. Please refer to the Job Description (enclosed with the Job Advert) for further details.

**How to Apply**
- Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

**Required knowledge/skills**
Essential
- Experience in a broad arena of intelligence including risk assessment, intelligence development and quality assurance.
- Experience of intelligence systems and procedures together with associated legislation.
- Experience in the submission of surveillance authorities and management of associated product.
- Previous exposure to covert operational tactics.
- Previous experience in risk assessment.

Desirable
- Knowledge of Counter Terrorism organisational structures and processes.
- Knowledge of Serious Organised Crime structures and processes.

**Additional information**
- Holds a full and current UK/European driving licence and be willing to undertake the necessary training to drive departmental vehicles.
- Hours of Work: Principally between 08:00 - 16:00 or 10:00 - 18:00 (Monday to Friday). Occasional weekend working. On-call requirement. Significant flexibility is required.
- Place of Work: Supervisors will be expected to attend regional meetings on a regular basis at the offices near M4, Junction 12 and other regional locations. Supervisors will generally be based within the force area required to best discharge their supervisory obligations. Under the new operating model the post is likely to be covering sector 1, 2 or 3 (TVP, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 21522