Local Intelligence Researcher

Force
- North Wales Police

Role Type
- Police Staff

Business Area
- Local Policing Services

Department
- LPS CID

Location
- St. Asaph Dhq

Grade
- Scale 5

Salary
- £25,758 - £27,690

Agile Working
- Fixed - this role can only be performed from a specific location.

Part/Full Time
- Part Time

Hours per Week
- Other

Hours per week - Other
- 22.12

Type of Contract
- Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?
- 2

Job Advert Description

**Local Intelligence Researcher, North Wales Police, Salary £25,758 to £27,690**

This role including training will be office based in St. Asaph Divisional Headquarters.

This is an outstanding career opportunity to make a real impact within North Wales Police, where you’ll provide a crucial service. You’ll be working alongside a substantial team of experts, and will receive fully structured training and continued support to ensure you thrive within the role.

This is a unique role which offers excellent career progression opportunities as you grow in the role, so be sure not to miss out and read on to uncover the full details.

The overall purpose of the role is to provide research to Intelligence Analysts and Local Intelligence Officers, and provide resilience in these areas of work.

You will act as a point of expertise for Intelligence research and development within the division playing a key part to the team. You will be required to communicate your findings of research to a range of audiences across the board.

**Here are some of the accountabilities of the Local Intelligence Researcher**:

- To scan and evaluate information and intelligence from a wide range of computerised databases, and open and closed information sources, utilising mixed method research including single approach and mixed approach designs.
- To contribute towards the production of high quality strategic and tactical products in line with the NIM to inform management, and Tasking and Coordination groups, in order to contribute to the development of strategic and tactical decision making.
- Produce research work that critically engages with current practices and policing priorities.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of MOPI (Management of Police Information), and understand the use of handling codes and protective marking scheme relevant for the dissemination of intelligence.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of NIM (National Intelligence Model), and where the role of the researcher fits into this model.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of current legislation relevant to the role of the researcher, for example RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000) in relation to the acquisition of telecoms data.
- Develop an understanding of Law Enforcement tactics and investigation practices.
- Compile internal divisional reports on current active criminals and crime patterns. Prepare Intelligence Bulletins in order to brief and assist operational officers.

**What will I need to be considered for this Local Intelligence Researcher?**
- NVQ Level III or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience
- Proven research skills preferably obtained within an intelligence environment.
- Good organisational skills, together with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess good interpersonal skills, highly self-motivated and used to working on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Competent use of various IT systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access and Windows NT.
- This post requires a two-year commitment to the role.

**What are our benefits**

Here at North Wales Police we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

- All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Sick pay provisions

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 2 Spoken Welsh skills, which means you’re able to give and ask for personal details and basic information; to make simple requests and say a few phrases about yourself in Welsh. Within your first 12 months service you will be required to reach Level 3 Spoken Welsh language skills. You can find out more by visiting our We