Job Title: Intelligence Development Officer

Location: The role is offered on an agile basis with a mix of home and on site working across the Bedfordshire region.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025 with a view to it being extended

Salary: £35,982-£38,007 per annum + Benefits (pay award pending)

Are you someone who thrives on challenge and is passionate about protecting the public? Do you have the skills and determination to contribute to the fight against serious and organised crime? If so, Bedfordshire Police want you to join their team as an Intelligence Development Officer (IDO).

Bedfordshire Police’s mission is to protect the public and fight crime together. They achieve this by being firm, fair, and friendly. As an Intelligence Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Serious and Organised Crime Unit, helping to develop and disseminate intelligence that will inform and enable impactful policing operations.

What you’ll do:

As an Intelligence Development Officer, you will be responsible for researching, developing, and disseminating intelligence in alignment with our Force Control Strategy priorities. Your work will involve producing high-quality reports, conducting interviews, and preparing and delivering briefings to inform police operations. You will also conduct firearms risk assessments, identify recruitment opportunities for covert human intelligence sources (CHIS), and ensure the integrity of investigations and court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intelligence research, development, and dissemination.
• Producing reports, briefings, and legal authority applications.
• Conducting interviews with CHIS, suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Preparing and delivering operational briefings to officers and senior members.
• Performing firearms risk assessments and maintaining investigation integrity.

What you’ll need:

We are seeking self-motivated individuals who can work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Excellent problem-solving abilities, along with a sound understanding of the National Intelligence Model, are essential.

Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and crime and intelligence databases, are also required. You must be able to work under pressure with experience with meeting deadlines.

There is no requirement to work shifts, although some flexibility to vary hours for operational needs is desirable

Essential requirements:

• Full driving licence with business insurance if using a private vehicle.
• Willingness to undergo regular training and comply with health and safety requirements.

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience in investigation and intelligence development.
• Will ideally have worked in a project led environment.
• Knowledge of overt and covert police tactics.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments and understand disclosure and rules of evidence.

In return, Bedfordshire Police offer the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• The chance to make a significant impact in the fight against serious and organised crime.
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sports and Social Club

If you are ready to take on this critical role and help protect our communities, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a vital part of Operation Costello, where your skills and dedication will help make a difference.