Rocu- Intercept Case Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Police

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Job Title:
ROCU- Intercept Case Officer

Rank:
Constable

Closing date:
Sunday 5th November 2023

Location:
Warrington

MANAGEMENT VETTING (MV) / SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC) DESIGNATED POST

This opportunity is open to substantive Officers serving with West Mercia, Warwickshire and Staffordshire Police Forces ONLY. At this time, this role is not open to West Midlands Police Officers. APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO WELCOMED FROM TRANSFEREES FROM NPCC FORCES WITH EXPERIENCE IN THIS ARENA.


The case officer role is located within the National Crime Agency (NCA) in Warrington and provides an exciting opportunity to work within an environment where ROCU West Midlands officers work alongside NCA colleagues, supporting the most sensitive of policing capabilities.


About the Role:

Targeted Intercept Operations manage and conduct the interception of communications against tasked operations for the ROCU, alongside NCA capabilities.

There is an awareness session for current police officers in West Midlands, Warwickshire, West Mercia and Staffordshire police forces for a number of vacancies for Intercept Case Officer and SIU Intelligence Officer


Key Responsibilities of post holder;
- provide fast paced operational support to the ROCU by gathering, assessing and disseminating intercept intelligence in accordance with legislation and policy;
- ensure the accuracy, security and timely dissemination of intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and duty of care in line with ROCUWM policy;
- build good working relationships with both internal and external partners - including other Police Forces, NCA and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA);
- conduct intelligence development, research and assessment in support of the sanctioned operations on behalf of ROCUWM;
- contribute to the acquisition and development of tactical and strategic intelligence relating to Serious and Organised Crime, affecting the ROCU Region and UK policing landscape;
- occasionally respond to Serious and Organised Crime outside of core hours to service dynamic and unpredictable threats and risks of serious harm;
- establish and maintain awareness of Regional Forces and National databases, systems and information relevant to role to promote the use of latest techniques, tactics and best practice in accordance with NPCC guidelines;


Essential Skills:


  • Understanding of the use of intelligence and evidence by LEA
  • Understanding and working knowledge of IPA and RIPA
  • Experience of identifying intelligence gaps with demonstrable ability to prioritise, evidencing research skills with the ability to problem solve
  • Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and NPCC Guidance on the Management of Police Information (MOPI).
  • Knowledge of police systems and policing; current legislation, policies and procedures (e.g. GDPR, Human Rights Act, CPIA).
  • Highly effective, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. The post holder will be articulate, methodical, conscientious and concise.
  • Work effectively with mínimal supervision whilst remaining team focussed. Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and produce accurate work within tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility to occasionally support outside of core working hours. Able to evidence selfmotivation and use of own initiative. Excellent time management skills and a good coordinator.
  • Ability to operate with the highest standards of integrity, discretion, confidentiality and aptitude to digest complex operational plans and manage highly sensitive information within the Government Security Classification (GSC) and Security Policy Framework (SPF).

Desirable Skills:


  • Experience of working in an intelligence field
  • Previous experience of working in Targeted Intercept Operations [required for transferees]
  • IPP accreditation or equivalent experience in an intelligence function.

Additional Information:


  • Post holder will be required to work shifts, which span earlies, lates and weekends.
  • Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a pretraining assessment and a ten week TI training programme (elements of which are pass or fail)
  • Subject of circumstances, consideration to housing and travel allowances will be available, if deemed appropriate.
  • Occasionally postholder may be required to travel throughout the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision:
Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"
**Applicants from underrepresented groups should contact ROCU for additional information and support
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