Intelligence Analyst in Exeter

Role

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

They will maintain administration systems effectively and efficiently within specified timescales.

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

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

• Analyse and evaluate intelligence information to support decision making in the prevention of security breaches and management of incidents.
• Where required, undertake further analysis on Security Incidents Reports (SIRs).
• Produce a monthly Intelligence Report, collate feedback, and present it at the monthly Security meeting.
• Regularly update line management regarding local security issues and any intelligence received.
• Ensure the security intelligence system is updated, maintained, and used appropriately; train staff in its use as required.
• Check security information, determine its 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 procedures, including induction for new starters and ongoing training to reinforce security protocols.
• Liaise with other establishments, law‑enforcement groups, and external agencies to disseminate intelligence and SIR information in line with local and national policies.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Security Manager on current trends and issues, including monitoring targets under the local supply‑reduction and extremism policies.
• Monitor the Regulatory Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) procedures in line with relevant policies, audit standards, the Local Security Strategy (LSS), IOCCO, and other standards.
• Monitor prisoner communications following local and national policies, audit standards, LSS, and 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 the point of contact for all Violent and Sex Offender Register (Vi SOR) 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, problem profiles and analytical reports on incidents or individuals.
• Assess 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 them to the appropriate person or 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 the manager, conducting initial checks as required.
• Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure information is adequately shared.
• Maintain and check establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information, produce reports as required.
• Collate information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s).
• Arrange meetings, including preparation of paperwork, minutes and action points.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Job holders must complete specific training in their administrative specialism once they take up the post.
• When transferring to a Young People establishment, a successful assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with young people is required.
• Ability to deal effectively and assertively with staff at all levels.
• Proficient user of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Competent in English; where specified in Wales, proficiency in Welsh is required.
• Level of security checks required: DBS Standard, Developed Vetting (DV), NPPV Level 2.
• Working Conditions
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available where business need allows; the role must be performed in the UK.
• Standard full‑time working hours are 37 hours per week, excluding unpaid breaks.
• The employer accepts part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing arrangements where they meet the demands of the role.

Benefits

• Annual leave is pro‑rated and calculated from 1 March. Bank, public and privileged holidays add to the allowance.
• Pension schemes are available through the Civil Service.
• Season‑ticket advance available after two months of service.
• Childcare vouchers may be available, subject to relevant policy.
• Opportunities for staff development: training and development programs covering equality, diversity, challenging behaviour, suicide prevention and anti‑bullying programmes.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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