Intelligence Researcher

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen to work as an Intelligence Researcher at HMP Addiewell.  In this role you will be responsible for aiding in the collection, collation of information within the Intelligence Management Unit, as well as assisting the Intelligence Analyst in their evaluation, analysis and dissemination of all information relating to Security and Intelligence matters. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a custodial or law enforcement environment and proven analytical skills.

We have an effective prisoner peer support model, in which prisoners assist staff in the delivery of classes, programmes and activities becoming positive role models for others.HM Prison Addiewell is a high security prison, with a focus on enabling those in its care to change their life pathway. We have a strong and concerted focus on supporting prisoners to address their offending behaviour through delivery of programmes and working with a range of professionals including prison custody officers. We deliver relevant skills via training and employment and work with all areas of the wider community to ensure that prisoners have the best possible chance of leading positive lives following release. 

Addiewell opened in 2008 and has become an integral part of the Scottish Prison Service estate earning much praise for our innovation, use of technology, strong partnership working as well as our “can do” culture.

For more information on working in Justice within Sodexo please see Careers in Justice and HMP Addiewell

Role Responsibility

• Assist the department in establishing trends and patterns from information received.
• Work with the Intelligence Analyst by logging all intelligence / incident data.
• Undertake research as instructed by the Intelligence Analyst and/or Intelligence Manager.
• Report information back using various methods of communication.
• Assist in implementing the prisons Intelligence Management Framework.
• Ensure all procedures follow national guidelines and local policy.
• Maintain a data base network to ensure quick information on any given security matters within the establishment.
• Ensure that relevant information is passed to the appropriate line management.
• Undertake any other duty appropriate to the role as directed by the Intelligence or Security Manager

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Previous experience in a custodial and/or law enforcement environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate good administrative skills and to be able to cope with the high volume information received.
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent team working ability.
• Fundamental understanding in the workings of other law enforcement intelligence agencies.

Desirable

• ANACAPA trained
• I2 system trained
• Microsoft office trained
• Business objects system trained

Package Description

22.5 hours per week 

£17,550 pro-rata for part time hours plus excellent benefits (including free meals and parking, group discount schemes and pension with 28 days holiday pro-rata including bank holidays)

Hours of work will be Wednesday to Friday 

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity  disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. 

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC