ERSOU - ROCU - Police Staff SO2 - Enhanced Intelligence Officer in Stevenage

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Sensitive Intelligence Unit (SIU) as an Enhanced Intelligence Development Officer. The role is open to experienced Intelligence Development Officers. The Sensitive Intelligence Unit is a fascinating and exciting place to work. The department is a unique function within Policing and across the Eastern Region, providing specialist intelligence support to ROCU and Force led operations as well as supporting partner agencies in their fight against serious and organised crime.

The SIU is dedicated to supporting operations tackling the highest harm and threat areas, across multiple crime types, exploiting and enhancing intelligence from multiple sensitive data sources in order to provide key stakeholders with the best opportunities to conduct enforcement, recover assets, seize criminal commodity and bring offenders to justice. We provide intelligence support to Crime In Action investigations (kidnap and extortion) as well as supporting the prevention, mitigation and management of Threats to Life (TTL) in order to safeguard vulnerable people.

Managing intelligence against tasked operations across the Eastern Region, you will gain first-hand knowledge of Serious and Organised Crime detection and disruption techniques and conduct intelligence collection against Organised Crime Groups (OCG’s) involved in firearms and drugs importation/supply, organised immigration crime/human trafficking, modern day slavery, child sexual exploitation, cyber enabled criminality and financial crime across the region. The work conducted by the SIU delivers significant operational results day in day out.

The SIU can often be an exhilarating and fast-moving working environment where innovation, problem solving and the use of the latest technology and intelligence techniques are utilised to keep up with the ever-growing complexity and sophistication of serious organised crime. You can expect a varied and fulfilling career within this business area, with no two days ever being quite the same. Your work will be fundamental in contributing to the impressive results that make the headlines and your role will be integral in the disruption of organised crime in the Eastern Region.

The role involves undertaking an 8-week rotational shift pattern as the SIU operates between the hours of 8am and 6pm. You will work a mix of 8am-4pm/8am-4.30pm/9.30-6pm shifts including an on-call weekend (Fri-Sun) and a weekday on-call (Mon-Thurs). Tackling serious and organised criminals requires applicants to be able to be flexible to meet operational demands (sometimes at short notice).

Type Of Person We Want

We want colleagues to apply for this role who are professional, excellent communicators and with a thirst for knowledge and professional development. Diligence and a strong team work ethic are key. Innovative ways of thinking and problem solving are desirable. We are recruiting for an experienced intelligence officer who can demonstrate an aptitude for intelligence research and an investigative mindset combined with the ability to learn. Experience within a covert environment is desirable but not essential. A full training pathway and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidates, and they will be expected to attain IPP accreditation if not already held. A flexible approach to the working day is required due to the potential for extended hours.

ERSOU - Who are we and what we do

Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region. ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime. We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities. We value the unique perspectives and experience that diverse leadership brings and welcome candidates who can help us drive inclusive policing and community engagement.

What To Include in Your Application

You will be expected to provide written evidence (max. 500 words each) on the following from the role profile: Minimum entry standards CVF - We take ownership CVF - We are collaborative. When writing your answer for the CVF, please try to give us one clear example of a situation or task you’ve undertaken, giving detail of what you completed and how.

Vetting

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.

This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non‑British nationality if successful (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP. When applying please click Yes to the British Nationality Question in order to progress to the next step of the application process.

Additional Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document. This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

What We Offer

• Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
• Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
• Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
• Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
• Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
• Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
• Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
• Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.