ERSOU ROCU - SO1 - Sensitive Intelligence Unit Analyst - Ref: 9925

ERSOU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. ERSOU is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 757777. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview. Where possible we will also consider flexible working requests.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join the Eastern Region Sensitive Intelligence Unit (ERSOU) which supports seven forces – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Within the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit is the Sensitive Intelligence Unit, which is a specialist unit working with sensitive intelligence to support proactive covert operations. The Sensitive Intelligence Unit at the heart of driving the Eastern Region Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) in delivering specialist covert policing capabilities, tackling the threat of those police forces that form part of the Eastern Region and identifying Organised Crime Groups to be enforced upon.

We are seeking experienced and skilled analysts who are looking for new and exciting experiences as part of a fast-paced team. This presents a great opportunity to broaden existing skills, work in covert policing and to operate at the forefront of advancements in intelligence work. Ideally you will use your existing skills, in particular around communications data analysis, to interpret a range of covertly collected data and to make recommendations to the operational teams.

There is a requirement to work a shift pattern that covers working one weekend in eight along with being on call for that same period, plus an additional 4 weekdays on call.

You will be based in Hertfordshire, however may be required to travel across the region when required.

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting and Security Clearance or Development vetting, if applicable, 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.

You will be expected to provide written evidence around the competencies (listed below) and minimum entry requirements from the role profile (maximum 500 words each).

• We take ownership
• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspire
• We analyse critically

If you are an internal applicant working within BCH (Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary), please upload either your CV or a completed internal role summary form. This form can be found in the attached documents. Please note you will still be required to evidence against the competencies listed above and minimum entry requirements.

If you are an external applicant, please ensure you upload your CV and evidence against the competencies and minimum entry requirements from the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include any personal details on your CV, other than your name. An internal role summary form should not be completed.

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. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide evidence against the competencies listed above and minimum entry requirements. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer.

This force is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process that you have not made explicit in the application, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 75 7777 (or the above email address) or the manager contact for this role directly. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview.

For further information about the role or mileage from your home address to the working location please contact: ersou.recruitment@herts.pnn.police.uk

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below.