BAS Intel Analyst (Ref: 11658)

The job holder will provide administrative support to the Security Intelligence Department and assist the Head of Security in the delivery of an effective intelligence system within the establishment.

They will be responsible for maintaining administration systems effectively and efficiently within specified timescales for the establishment.

This is a non‑operational job with no line management responsibilities. This role is rotational.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate intelligence information to support and inform decision making in the prevention of security breaches and management of incidents. Where required, undertake further analysis on Security Incidents Reports (SIRs) that require it.
• Produce a monthly Intelligence Report and disseminate it as required within the establishment, collating feedback before presenting the report at the monthly Security meeting.
• Regularly update line management regarding local security issues and any intelligence received.
• Make sure that the security intelligence system is updated, maintained, used appropriately and that staff are trained in its use as required.
• Check security information received, determine level of importance and recommend responses and solutions.
• Collate and distribute monthly targets for searching and mandatory drug tests to all residential units.
• Deliver in‑house training in intelligence related procedures which will include both induction training for new starters and some specific on‑going training which reinforces the need for all staff to adhere to security protocols.
• Liaise with other establishments, law‑enforcement groups and external agencies and to disseminate intelligence and SIR information in line with local and national policies to maintain safety and security.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Security Manager on current trends and issues, including identifying and monitoring targets under the local supply reduction policy and extremism policy.
• Monitor the Regulatory Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) procedures and other relevant standards.
• Monitor prisoner communications in line with relevant policies and requirements.
• Support the Establishment Corruption Prevention Manager in detecting staff wrongdoing, preventing and detecting crime.
• Act as the liaison for the BRENT secure fax.
• Act as point of contact for all Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) issues in the security department.
• Liaise with external stakeholders regarding Counter‑Terrorism and Extremism.
• Interview prisoners where intelligence suggests they may be victims of extremist bullying or where prisoners have requested to speak to Security regarding the Counter‑Terrorism Unit (CTU).
• Brief and liaise with residential units regarding covert testing.
• Compile and keep up to date subject profiles on any Terrorism Act (TACT) prisoners and analytical reports on incidents or individuals.
• Assess any seized items such as literature/audio for extremist content.
• Compile and complete reports on TACT or Security Threat Group prisoners.

Administrative Tasks

• Organise, produce and maintain accurate records for the area of work.
• Act as contact point for all communications to the Team, prioritise and distribute to the appropriate person or relevant department.
• Complete monitoring returns for the area of work.
• Input requisitions on the finance database for purchases in the area of work.
• Co‑ordinate any awareness sessions for the area of work.
• Prepare paperwork for checking by their manager, conducting initial checks as required.
• Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure that information is appropriately shared.
• Maintain and check establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information, producing reports as required.
• Collate information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s).
• Arrange any meetings, including preparation of paperwork, minutes and action points.

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter‑terrorist check. See our vetting charter and baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Republic of Ireland nationals
• Commonwealth nationals who have the right to work in the UK
• E.U., Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Technical Requirements

Job holders must complete specific training in their administrative specialism once they take up post. When transferring to a Young Persons establishment the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with Young People.

Ability

• Able to deal effectively and assertively with staff at all levels
• Able user of MS Word and MS Excel
• Information collation and analysis

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• £9,639 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
• Annual leave
• Public holidays
• Season ticket advance
• Additional benefits and allowances – for more information please visit https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ