Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Targeting Officer

As the Dedicated Source Unit (DSU) HUMINT Targeting Officer, you’ll play a unique role in identifying opportunities to fill identified intelligence gaps in support of CT operations. Using your ability to understand the needs of the relevant investigation team and to interrogate multiple intelligence systems, you will identify opportunities for new HUMINT solutions, which will include producing targeting packs, to enable the recruitment and tasking of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS).

This role will allow you to work with different organisations in a multiagency environment, while knowing that you are making a real difference in countering the threats to our National Security.

You will report to a DS Deputy Controller within the DSU, however much of your work will be reliant on your ability to be self-motivated, using on your own initiative to fulfil the requirements provided to you.

You will have the ability and confidence to prepare reports for all levels of the Police Service and external partners and to make reasoned recommendations based on your previous educational and professional experience.

The role provides very privileged access to the most sensitive information sources, therefore an ability to maintain complete operational security in connection with your work is essential.

Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level DV. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National andhave resided in the UK for the past ten years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a dedicated regional intelligence development resource to support the recruitment, profiling and tasking of national security Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS). Increase the breadth and depth of agent coverage to support priority operations and fulfil investigative requirements and strategic coverage projects. This is key to ensuring the CHIS stable is deployed effectively to best service intelligence objectives across the SE Region and nationally.
• For operational projects and investigations, capture the requirements from the respective desk officer and undertake research and analysis to scope what HUMINT could offer. Delegate actions where necessary to delivery teams, manage the associated targeting work, negotiate for and maximise the use of resources where required, and track performance.
• Direct, track and receive updates on tasking, and ensure they are effectively managed and delivered at a regional level.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of CHIS activity within CTPSE to maximise all opportunities and provide guidance on development where required. Adapt to changing information to maintain operational effectiveness by analysing intelligence, understanding the repercussions, and taking quick decisive action quickly and autonomously. Liaise with departments and partners to deliver taskings accordingly.
• Identify gaps in Counter Terrorism Policing coverage relating to current and emerging national security and policing priorities and develop plans to fill these gaps.
• Proactively identify opportunities and improve processes for CHIS recruitment and referrals, by receiving intelligence, analysing and critiquing information with consideration to risk and vulnerabilities, and advising accordingly. Do this with the security service lead and as part of a wider Partner targeting hub.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including multiple police forces, regional Dedicated Source Units, Counter Terrorism Policing Intelligence Units, other Targeting Officers, Operational Security, the NHU and external agencies. Manage competing demands and develop effective relations for the longer-term benefit of CT Policing.

Required knowledge/skills:
Essential:

• Current experience or willingness to understand CHIS, undercover and covert operations.
• Knowledge and experience of investigating, analysing and articulating data. Experience of using different analytical techniques. Ability to identify opportunities to develop existing processes.
• Proven ability to act with integrity and manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience / knowledge of or willingness to understand RIPA 2000, Police Act 1997, CPIA 1996, HRA 1998, DPA and MOPI.
• The post holder should be literate in the use of Microsoft IT Products e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint to an intermediate level to support delivery of management information.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively negotiate and persuade external customers/partner agencies, manage expectations, collaborate and coordinate to produce analytical and business reports. Ability to offer information, advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Experience of managing substantial personal workloads under pressure with minimum supervision, prioritising and meeting tight deadlines. Able to demonstrate self-motivation and use initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce appropriate reports.
• Must have capability to travel to different locations regionally / nationally and undertake all assignments in a timely manner, being available to work some evenings and weekends, where required. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £39,451.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 19992