HQ Job Description (JD)
Band 3
Directorate: Security, Order and Counter Terrorism
Job Description - Intelligence Unit Researcher
Document Ref.
HQ-JES-2118 Intelligence Unit Researcher v2.0
Document Type
Management
Version
2.0
Classification
Official
Date of Issue
1 October 2020
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Job Evaluation Assurance and Support Team
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence
HQ-JES-2118 Intelligence Unit Researcher v2.0
Job Description
Job Title
Intelligence Unit Researcher
Directorate
Security, Order and Counter Terrorism
Band
3
Overview of the job
? The Researcher will support the Intelligence Analysts in developing the
intelligence picture on a range of threats and risks impacting on their geographic
or thematic area. Intelligence assessments will look across prison and probation
contexts at ‘high priority’ offenders, offending groups and operational security
vulnerabilities in their area.
? The post holder will obtain, evaluate, prepare and supply information for the
Intelligence Analysts, in line with priorities for the Intelligence Unit. They will
also disseminate the intelligence product in compliance with relevant
legislation, codes of practice, standards, procedures and guidelines.
? The post holder will report to an Intelligence Analyst in the Units. The post is a
flexible resource within the function and the post holder may be asked to
undertake work for another Unit to respond to changes in priorities.
? This post is based in a regional Hub of the Security, Order and Counter Terrorism
Directorate. Whilst the post has a ‘base’, occasional travel to HMPPS
headquarters, prison establishments, prison regional offices and National
Probation Service Division offices as well as law enforcement partners’ offices
may be required.
Summary
? This is a key support role in the intelligence analytical function. The post holder
will be expected to provide high quality intelligence research to the Intelligence
Analysts.
? The post holder will need to obtain and work with large volumes of information
in both written and numeric form, some of which will be held in bespoke
databases. They should be confident in organising information, using software
where appropriate to do this. They will also require strong numerical and
written skills and an eye for detail so that information is presented accurately.
? The post holder will need to build productive relationships with a range of
internal and external partners in order to obtain relevant information when it is
needed and manage and respond to expectations of intelligence customers.
? The post holder will also require strong administrative skills and the ability to
manage and prioritise their own workload.
? The post has no operational requirement. However an understanding of prisons,
probation and/or law enforcement operating environment would be an
advantage.
? The post holder must act with the highest levels of personal and professional
integrity and champion these qualities in others. They must be vetted to
Security Check (SC) standards.
Responsibilities,
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities
Activities and Duties
and duties:
? Obtain and evaluate information relevant to intelligence questions from a range
of sources, in line with a collection plan agreed with the Intelligence Analyst.
This may include, for example: interrogating HMPPS’ databases (e.g. Delius,
NOMIS, OaSys, Mercury intelligence system); researching ‘open source’
information; obtaining HMPPS’ performance data; identifying relevant research
(including HMPPS’, wider government and academic sources); seeking expert
opinion; and information held by partner agencies.
? Prepare and supply information to the intelligence analyst. This will require
organising information, using software where appropriate. Activities may
include, for example: cross-referencing data sets; producing graphs, tables and
HQ-JES-2118 Intelligence Unit Researcher v2.0
charts; writing summaries of source documents; providing extracts of databases;
and recording meetings/interviews.
? Establish and maintain a catalogue of source information relevant to intelligence
questions.
? Maintain a catalogue of intelligence products and a database of intelligence
customers. Disseminate intelligence products in line with handling requirements
and in compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, standards,
procedures and guidelines.
? Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance the intelligence picture by seeking
new sources of information and maintaining good working relationships with
internal and external partners who can supply information.
? Handle all information and intelligence in line with HMPPS’ policies, and
relevant legislation.
? Take an active role in HMPPS’ intelligence analyst community, supporting own
and colleagues’ professional development.
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.
Behaviours
? Making Effective Decisions
? Managing a Quality Service
? Communicating and Influencing
? Delivering at Pace
Strengths
It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8.
Ability
? MS Word and Excel
? Strong numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Technical
Minimum Eligibility
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? All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
? All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal candidates are
subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within
HMPPS.
? All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Hours of Work
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(Unsocial Hours)
Allowances
To be used by the JES Team only
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Success Profile
Strengths
Behaviours
It is advised strengths
Ability
Experience
Technical
are chosen locally,
recommended 4-8
Making Effective Decisions
MS Word and Excel
Managing a Quality Service
Strong numeracy and
literacy skills
Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at Pace
HQ-JES-2118 Intelligence Unit Researcher v2.0