Intelligence Analyst in Birmingham

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:

• 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.
• Assist in the development of intelligence collection plans to ensure effective communication with operational officers, Senior Leaders, Force Executive Team, other Police Forces and external partners.
• Identify and assess the Tactical and Strategic Priorities for Force through use of MoRILE.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current intelligence together with crime trends and patterns relevant to the force.
• Utilise subject matter knowledge to advise upon and recommend likely targets or pathways of resolution from analysis to senior officers.
• Contribute to a system of governance, delivering 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 standard to secure successful prosecution of offenders involved in serious and organised crime.
• Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence and analysis to ensure implementation of the latest techniques, tactics, products, best practice and information relevant to the role.
• Prepare briefing notes and deliver clear presentations where appropriate ensuring that the medium used is suitable for the audience.
• Engage with key stakeholders to establish and interpret requirements to ensure their needs are met.
• Maintain relationships and liaise with staff across the force and other agencies to obtain and disseminate information, actively participating in meetings.
• Interpret and work with investigators to retrieve and shape complex information/data from crime scenes for inclusion in analysis and reports.
• Offer specialist guidance when required, influencing decision making of Force Executive Team, Police Senior Investigating Officers, Intelligence Managers and Intelligence Officers regarding crime, community tensions and operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work to a high level of integrity, routinely handling Secret information, following GPMS and other guidance regarding handling and storing this data.
• Adhere to all legislation, working principles, policies and guidance relevant to the role.
• Ensure that a duty of care is shown and take appropriate action to comply with Health and Safety requirements at all times.
• Be able to switch between tactical, operational and strategic roles to fulfil the analytical needs of the organisation.
• Provide detailed analysis to assist the organisational understanding of multiple facets of crime and vulnerability threats.
• Provide effective horizon and environmental scanning products through proactive scanning research and subsequent analysis of research.
• 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.

Specific Competencies Required for Effective Performance:

• Knowledge & Experience: 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 and simplifying complex data sets. Highly competent in the use of Microsoft packages, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Evidence of 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.

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 are 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.