Navcis Ports Field Intelligence Development Officer_hc619462

Job Title: NaVCIS Ports Field Intelligence Development Officer_HC619462

Salary: Scale 6 £32,247 - £34,329 (FTE) pro-rated as necessary

Work Location: Southampton Port (1FTE) and Port of Tilbury (1.6 FTE)

Hours per week: Up to 37 hrs per week

Contact Type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 22nd December 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 20th January 2025 in both the Southampton and Tilbury area.

We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join us as Field Intelligence officers, within a national policing unit working to ensure safer communities in the UK and around the world.

More about the role

Based out of a UK port you will lead on identifying and recovering stolen vehicles being exported through UK ports; through intelligence development and partnership working. To investigate crime and any other investigations at a level deemed appropriate in support of NaVCIS and National Policing objectives.

This role will encompass a wide range of investigative activities including searches to identify and seize stolen property; and may occasionally involve dealing with suspects, file building and full Officer in the Case (OIC) responsibilities including attending court and giving evidence.

An understanding and interest of the Shipping Industry is an essential part of the role requiring liaison with Industry partners. The role will suit a candidate with knowledge of vehicle identification including theft and cloning methods.

Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. However the role at Southampton Port is a full time post (37hrs). The role at Tilbury Port is 1.6 FTE and any successful applicants must work a minimum of 22.5 hours, across 3 days.

Working hours can be discussed at interview.

More information about the role can be found here.

More about Us

The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) is a national police unit, hosted by Hampshire Constabulary but based near Coventry, at the College of Policing, Ryton-on-Dunsmore.

NaVCIS' main investigation function is motor finance fraud and associated offences linked to serious acquisitive crime which impacts upon victims, communities, the national economy and demands placed upon law enforcement agencies. Through effective partnership working NaVCIS seek to prevent and detect offences of motor finance fraud, developing and sharing specialist intelligence to support law enforcement investigations.

NaVCIS officers at ports work with partner agencies to prevent the exportation of stolen cars overseas and our intelligence department have strong links with European law enforcement agencies.

More information about NaVCIS can be found here

What's on offer?

As NaVCIS is hosted by ACRO/Hampshire Constabulary you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:

-A working environment with flexible working hours.
-Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
-Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
-Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
-Local Government Pension Scheme
-Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
-Employee wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
-Staff representation groups and inclusion network

Application and interview

If you've never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.

Essential Qualifications

-Educated to
QCF Level
3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience

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-Experience in evidence gathering and intelligence work due to the complex nature and responsibilities of the role.
-A working knowledge of criminal law and the criminal justice system, CPIA, IPA, NIM, CHIS code of practise, covert intelligence and investigation.
-Evidenced report writing and communication skills e.g. the production of clear, concise and accurate records, letters and reports as well as verbal delivery and presentation to diverse audiences.
-Either a qualified vehicle examiner, or prepared to attend and complete the vehicle examiner course.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

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-We are Emotionally Aware Level 1
-We are collaborative Level 1
-We Deliver, Support and Inspire Level 1
-We Analyse Critically Level 1

For guidance completing our application form, please click here.

Contact details for an informal discussion

To discuss the role in confidence, or for guidance on the recruitment process, Sid on Sukhjit.sidhunavcis.police.uk

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team is available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.actionhampshire.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.actionhampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

Educated to
QCF Level
3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience

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-Experience in evidence gathering and intelligence work due to the complex nature and responsibilities of the role.
-A working knowledge of criminal law and the criminal justice system, CPIA, IPA, NIM, CHIS code of practise, covert intelligence and investigation.
-Evidenced report writing and communication skills e.g. the production of clear, concise and accurate records, letters and reports as well as verbal delivery and presentation to diverse audiences.
-Either a qualified vehicle examiner, or prepared to attend and complete the vehicle examiner course.

The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) is a national police unit, hosted by Hampshire Constabulary but based near Coventry, at the College of Policing, Ryton-on-Dunsmore.

NaVCIS' main investigation function is motor finance fraud and associated offences linked to serious acquisitive crime which impacts upon victims, communities, the national economy and demands placed upon law enforcement agencies. Through effective partnership working NaVCIS seek to prevent and detect offences of motor finance fraud, developing and sharing specialist intelligence to support law enforcement investigations.

NaVCIS officers at ports work with partner agencies to prevent the exportation of stolen cars overseas and our intelligence department have strong links with European law enforcement agencies.

Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. However the role at Southampton Port is a full time post (37hrs). The role at Tilbury Port is 1.6 FTE and any successful applicants must work a minimum of 22.5 hours, across 3 days., As NaVCIS is hosted by ACRO/Hampshire Constabulary you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:

-A working environment with flexible working hours.
-Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
-Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
-Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
-Local Government Pension Scheme
-Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
-Employee wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
-Staff representation groups and inclusion network