HMP Downview - Intelligence Analyst (Ref: 6551)

This is a specialist administrative job in an establishment.

Overview of the job:

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, Activities And Duties:

• 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 ongoing 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.
• Monitor the Regulatory Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) procedures in line with relevant local/national policies, audit standards, Local Security Strategy (LSS), Interceptions of Communications Commissioner’s Office (IOCCO) and other standards.
• Monitor prisoner communications in line with relevant local/national policies, audit standards, LSS and the IOCCO 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 the victims of extremist bullying or where prisoners have requested to speak to Security relating to 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, “problem profiles” and analytical reports on incidents or individuals.
• Assess any seized items such as literature/audio for any extremist content.
• Compile and complete reports on TACT or Security Threat Group prisoners.

Undertake Other Administrative Tasks Including:

• 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 in the establishment.
• 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 they are aware of information and that it is adequately shared.
• Maintain and check establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information with responses within timescales, producing reports as required.
• Collate information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s).
• Arrange any meetings including the preparation of paperwork, minutes and action points.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Behaviours:

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Seeing the Big Picture

Alongside your salary of £35,182, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £10,192 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, season ticket advance.

Selection process details: This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements: This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

Further information on nationality requirements.

Working for the Civil Service: The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.

Contact point for applicants: Job Contact: SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone: 0345 241 5358.