ERSOU ROCU - PC/DC - HMP Norwich - Prison Intelligence Officer

Police Officer - Internal
ERSOU ROCU SOC PIU - HMP Norwich
Bedfordshire Police Force
Other
ERSOU PIU - HMP Norwich
Fixed Term Contract
PC/DC
Full Time

ABOUT ERSOU

ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region. ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region, and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they are able to offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

This role is in the ROCU which provides specialist capabilities to tackle the increasingly complex threat posed by organised crime, which ranges from child sexual exploitation, modern slavery, county drugs lines, cybercrime and economic crime – and we’re currently looking for people to join us.

By joining one of the teams in our ROCU, you’ll be able to develop your skills in a niche and exciting area, while helping to identify and disrupt organised criminals operating across the eastern region.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Team and work in partnership with HMP Chelmsford which is located in HMP Chelmsford, Essex. In addition to working at HMP Chelmsford you will have the opportunity to support colleagues across the HMPPS estate including Multi Agency Response Serious and Organised Crime (MARSOC) and the Police led HMPPS Counter Corruption Team (CC). We will support detectives in maintaining their accreditation and support constables in becoming IPP accredited If you would like to broaden your horizons, develop your skills or simply need a new challenge and you would like to join us we would love to receive your application.

Experience & Qualifications: 

  • Individual must demonstrate competence in substantive rank
  • Authorised police driver (any level) with full UK driving licence
  • Is up to date with unarmed defence tactic training.
  • Experience of using Information Technology (IT) including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Responsibilities:  

In this role you will be responsible for proactive intelligence gathering from prison establishments throughout the region in line with National, Regional and Force priorities. 

Target Organised Crime Group Nominals, using covert and overt tactics to impact on the threat, risk and harm posed within the prison environment.

A buddy system is in place to support colleagues across the region, therefore on occasions you may be required to travel within your working day.

Supervisory support, direction and guidance is provided by one of the dedicated Detective Sergeants. The PIU Core Team are on hand to support with research and analytical products

Hours of work: It is typically 9 – 5 Mon to Fri.

Travel commitment: You will be required on some occasions to travel within your working day. Vehicle will be provided or mileage claimed/paid if required

OPEN TO APPLICANTS FROM

Officers from Beds, Cambs, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Essex

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.

ERSOU supports both agile and flexible working requests where operational possible.

Your personal welfare is very important to us and therefore you may be required to attend regular welfare/ psychological meetings.  

VETTING

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) 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.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in their current role and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and partnership working skills. You will be expected to provide a written expression of interest with a word limit of 500 words. You will be asked to complete this task while filling in online application.

AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

All applicants must provide evidence that their application is supported by their line manager. We will accept an audit trail of emails from your line manager and/or Head of Department.

The completed approval form needs to be returned to ersou.recruitment@herts.pnn.police.uk by the closing. Application forms will not be progressed to the shortlisting stage until the recruitment team has received a completed approval form.  

ESSEX/KENT OFFICERS

Must notify the HR Resource Planning Team of their intention to apply by email to hr.resource.planning@kent.essex.pnn.police.uk no later than 5 working days prior to closing date

NORFOLK/SUFFOLK OFFICERS

No further authorisation required

CAMBS OFFICERS

No further authorisation required

BEDS OFFICERS

No further authorisation required

HERTS OFFICERS

Not opened to Herts Officers

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about this role contact DS Darryl Purdy 07738025235  Darryl.Purdy@cambs.police.uk

5 December 2022
6 December 2022
13 December 2022

This opportunity is closed to applications.