JICC Senior Analyst *EXTENDED*
National Crime Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th October 2024
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The JICC consists of approximately three hundred NCA officers and seconded police officers and police staff. The JICC leads, coordinates and supports the response of UK policing and wider law enforcement to international crime. It leads and coordinates lawful international cooperation through a 24/7 service that prioritises and responds to operational requirements of domestic and international partners.
As a part of the Joint International Crime Centre (JICC), you will provide an international cooperation service to front line policing and wider law enforcement, using all of the international capabilities within the NCA. You will build and maintain domestic and international relationships to deliver against operational objectives.
Core JICC functions and services include:
- The UK’s INTERPOL and EUROPOL Bureaux lead enquiry management, intelligence exchange, operational cooperation and the circulation of notices/alerts across the globe.
- The UK Extradition response by triaging and developing leads on requests. High/Medium risk cases in England and Wales are actioned by the JICC, who use all capabilities at their disposal to locate and arrest fugitives. The JICC relentlessly pursue fugitives overseas, including their collection from the jurisdictions where they have been located.
- Prum and International Biometrics Exchange. The JICC facilitates the management of international DNA and fingerprint exchange to support criminal investigations. Watchlisting and biometrics analysis increase the ability of policing and wider law enforcement to prevent and detect criminality.
- The JICC International Tactical Advisor Network provides training and tactical advice to UK policing and wider law enforcement regarding international enquiries, providing access to the services and expertise of the JICC and the NCA’s wider capabilities.
- The JICC leads engagement with the Foreign Law Enforcement Community (FLEC) based in the UK. JICC officers manage enquiries, provide operational tactical advice to partners and broker access to law enforcement capabilities.
- The JICC provides considerable support relating to police and judicial cooperation, ensuring a consistent and professional response to both tactical and strategic issues impacting upon communities across the UK.
- The JICC's Analysis & Insight Team provide tactical and strategic support across all JICC capabilities in order to identify and prioritise risk and drive our operational response.
Every day in the JICC is different. You will be responsible for dealing with the response to a variety of threat areas, with links to national and international priorities. You will be working in a dynamic environment, prioritising and managing expectations of both UK and international partners, whilst delivering a quality service to meet customer needs.
You will be required to maintain a flexible and innovative approach to your leadership, adapting to fluctuating demands and priorities, which could range from simple intelligence checks to complex crimes in action. You will ensure that all activity is prioritised, aligned with strategic objectives, and complies with statutory provisions and relevant control strategies.
The JICC is still within its implementation phase and, as such, you will be required to work with colleagues internally and externally to identify and implement new, efficient ways of working, whilst embedding a positive culture across diverse teams.
Please note; This role is a closed competition and these roles are only available to existing police officers or police staff. We are not accepting applications from Civil Servants.
We are looking for applications from any and all suitably qualified police staff. Applications made that do not meet this criteria will not be considered for this role.
***To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role.***
Person specification
Responsibilities
- Lead, innovate and coordinate tasked activity. This may include leading on intelligence development activity; working with investigative teams to provide intelligence and/or evidential material; and the production of assessed reporting to inform and influence national and international priorities, government strategy, policy and legislation;
- Provide support and guidance through the reviewing and quality assurance of analytical outputs, to ensure the work provided is of the highest possible standard, supports decision making, and makes use of appropriate sources and analytical tools;
- Manage the delivery of communication relating to analytical outputs, including presentations and verbal or written briefings;
- Maintain an awareness of developments and good practise in analysis. Understand and demonstrate the importance of subject-matter expertise in the provision of assessed reporting;
- Manage and develop staff, to ensure that they receive appropriate training. Support their continued professional development;
- Encourage and support innovation in the introduction and application of analytical tools and techniques.
Qualifications
1. Formal Intelligence analysis training, for example: NIAT / GIAT / DIAM / NAP / NCA Analyst Foundation 1 / Intelligence Analyst (level 4) Apprenticeship
2. IPP Intelligence Analyst certification
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Equivalent experience gained from performing Intelligence Analyst or Senior Intelligence Analyst functions either previously or currently
Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
Failure to provide evidence at interview may result in your application not progressing to the next stage.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Experience of supervising intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.
- The ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making.
- Ability to apply relevant legislation, policy within law enforcement, defence or national security.
- In-depth knowledge of analytical techniques in a law enforcement environment.
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Experience of supervising intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.
- The ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Things you need to know
Selection process details
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must submit your application by 23:55 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Sift Process
You will be asked to complete a CV as part of the application process. Your CV should set out your career history including training and qualifications, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure that each entry of your career history also has a few sentences outlining a description and the key elements of that role, and that you provide reasons for any gaps within the last two years. Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on are entered onto the CV.
- CV – The CV will be used for reference only, and will not be scored.
- 2x Behaviours via a 250 word Statement of Suitability per criteria, as outlined in the Person Specification.
- 2x Technical / Experience skills via a 250 word Statement of Suitability per criteria, as outlined in the Person Specification.
For further application guidance please visit https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding
Once submitted your application will be acknowledged by the Government Recruitment Service.
Please note depending on the volume of applications a Longlist at sift may be conducted on following criteria:
- Experience of supervising intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.
Candidates must pass this criteria for their application to be progressed.
A panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the Entry Criteria section.
Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.
Sift results are expected to be released w/c Monday 4th November 2024.
Interview Details
You will then be asked to attend an interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence.
There will be one round of interview - Candidates will be assessed on the Behaviour and Technical criteria, as outlined in the Person Specification.
Interviews will take place throughout November and December 2024 - locations to be confirmed. Please be advised that the type of interview (eg. virtual/face-to-face) may be subject to change and successful candidates will be notified of this prior to attending. However the interview is conducted, the interview criteria will remain as detailed within this advert.
The above sift and interview dates are an indicative timeline.
Should you be successful at sift but cannot attend on the interview date(s) listed the recruitment team cannot guarantee an alternative date. Please contact the recruitment team.
Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Any instances of plagiarism including copying of examples/answers from internet sources will result in a withdrawal of your application. Further action, including disciplinary action, may be considered in such cases involving internal candidates. Providing false or misleading information would be contrary to the core values of honesty and integrity expected of all Civil Servants.
Interview Outcome
Candidates will be alerted of the outcome of their interview via their CS Jobs Portal. We will be retaining a candidate pool of successful applicants to draw from as vacancies arise for up to 12 months.
If your application is successful and we are unable to offer you a post immediately, you will be invited to join our reserve list. If over the next 12 months we are able to offer you a position, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Once we make you an offer you will then go through our vetting and pre-employment checks processes.
All Appointments will be made in location merit order.
Internal Applicants
Successful applicants currently employed by NCA for this post may request to remain in their current contractual location. This should be discussed and agreed prior to proceeding with pre-employment checks. Please note this is dependant on business needs, please commence discussions with the hiring manager at the earliest opportunity.
Multi-Location
Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be appointed in merit order for each location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application.
Please be aware that you can be posted to any location that you put in your preferences. If you would only like to be posted to one location, please confirm one location only. If you are posted to a location that you have requested and you do not accept that location, you may not be offered another role.
Please note, only advertised location can be offered. Notes populated in a free text box will not be taken into consideration.
Near Miss
If you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit.
If you are found appointable at the higher grade but there are no positions available you may be offered an appointment at the lower grade.
Hybrid Working
Here at the NCA we have a hybrid working arrangement in place enabling officers to work a proportion of their role remotely. Eligibility and the degree of home working will vary depending on the requirements of the role. Further details can be discussed at offer stage.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. As part of our application process you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process that you may need. If you have a disability or long-term condition (a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability Confident Leader we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. For details of the available group please visit https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support
In order to monitor the effectiveness of the National Crime Agency’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy, the NCA require certain personal details about you on submission of your application. Please note that this will be treated in confidence and will not impact your application. You will be asked to complete an E-consent survey asking for permission to share this data with the NCA to be used for statistical/monitoring purposes only, refusal of consent to share the information will not impact your application.
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Additional Information
- The NCA is a 24/7 organisation, and working patterns must support business requirements. Some roles may require you to respond at short notice or outside of core hours.
- Individuals will be required to undertake and pass a substance misuse test as part of pre-employment checks.
- Successful candidates may be required to undertake a medical. If required, the medical will take place in either London or Warrington. Unfortunately, travel costs will not be reimbursed.
- If you are an internal candidate who has passed interview but is undergoing an internal investigation or have a written warning in place preventing a post move you may not be able to be posted until this investigation is concluded or restriction lifted. You will remain on the reserve list for a max of 12 months
VETTING REQUIREMENTS SC
All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.
Checks will be made against:
- Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
- UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
- Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
- Security Services records
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
We encourage all candidates to visit the NCA careers page for further information please visit https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers
If you have any specific queries about the role that are not covered above please contact: ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : NCA Recruitment Team - GRS
- Email : ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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- Email : ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/