The Role
Data is now at the heart of all our investigations, the volume and complexity of this data is rapidly changing, and we need to keep pace with the advancements in technology within the world around us. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team at the forefront of digital data exploitation.
We are seeking proactive, inquisitive and committed individuals to join our new Data Exploitation Team. The Data Exploitation Practitioner will work alongside Intercept Case Officers to analyse sensitive intelligence data to identify and extract information of intelligence value. You will provide direct support to operations by utilising your experience, skills and knowledge to gather, develop, and analyse intelligence.
In addition to supporting operations using cutting-edge technology, you will also be responsible for more strategic work such as inputting into future capability requirements, developing tradecraft and knowledge to share with the team, wider community, and our partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Work alongside Intercept Case Officers to analyse sensitive intelligence data to identify and extract information of intelligence value.
- Identify opportunities to utilise and gather sensitive intelligence, against the Operations Leads priorities, identifying gaps in collections and opportunities for filling those gaps.
- Build relationships and work closely with the Intercept Case Officers and the Sensitive Intelligence Units to better understand gaps and requirements. Identify opportunities that might be available within data collected or that could be collected.
- Create intelligence notes / logs for dissemination to further investigations.
- Develop capability requirements, techniques, methods, and technologies for analysis of complex data, identifying new ways of working and sharing knowledge with the wider team, community and Partners.
- Input into the strategic requirements for tooling and data to enhance future capabilities.
- Ensure that the handling and use of sensitive intelligence is in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. Ensure, on a day-to-day basis, the security of information and sensitive intelligence.
Applicants would ideally come from a Data Analyst, Intelligence Development Office (IDO) or Intelligence Researcher background. Any experience of carrying out digital investigation, open-source intelligence (OSINT) or digital forensics investigations would be beneficial in the role. We are seeking individuals who are proactive, inquisitive, and committed to their work, with a strong desire to expand their knowledge and experience.
Candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, competent in both verbal and written communication, e.g., be able to write reports which are clear and succinct to the end user. You should be able to convey complex intelligence information and concepts in a clear and understandable manner, tailored to the audience at all levels.
Be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure, prioritising workloads and working to tight timescales within an ever-changing environment. You should be able to demonstrate your experience in problem solving in an intelligence environment.
As a minimum you should have a good knowledge of Excel or other similar platforms.
About ERSOU
The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) is dedicated to tackling serious organised crime and the terrorism threat across the Eastern Region. Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the Eastern Region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. The unit is made up of both police officers and staff from across the region.
ERSOU has two main functions: regional organised crime unit (ROCU) and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). The CTP unit aims to manage the threat of terrorism across the Eastern Region which is part of the CTP national network. The unit has officers covering all four parts of the governments CONTEST strategy – Protect, Prepare, Prevent and Pursue.
CTP also has a substantial presence at the various ports across the region including London Stansted and London Luton Airports.
Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.
ERSOU as an employer can offer.
- Blue light card discounts
- Generous pension scheme
- 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme
- Opportunities to get involved with networking groups such as the network of women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing
VETTING
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) and you will be required to undertake development vetting, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
Everyone at Bedfordshire Police takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed. We try to speak to our applicants however, we may receive high numbers of applications that can delay our response. Please assume that you have not been shortlisted for the role if we have not responded 4 weeks after the closing date.
For Further information
Email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk, emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager. Or visit our website at (ERSOU) and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
