HMP Ranby - BAS Intelligence Analyst in Retford

This is a specialist administrative job in an establishment.

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.
• 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.
• Ensure 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 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: Organising, producing and maintaining accurate records for the area of work; acting as contact point for all communications to the Team; completing monitoring returns for the area of work; inputting requisitions on the finance database for purchases in the area of work; co-ordinating any awareness sessions for the area of work; preparing paperwork for checking by their manager; corresponding with relevant stakeholders and agencies; maintaining and checking establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information; collating information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s); arranging 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 are 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.

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

Behaviours

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

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.

Additional Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace.

This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, and nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.