Crime Analyst

Thames Valley Police have the vison to be an excellent police service, trusted by all our communities. To achieve this vision and deliver their strategic aims and objectives, they are seeking highly motivated, skilled analysts to join them.

£29,155 per annum, plus contributory pension scheme with shift allowance as appropriateMainly core daytime hours, Monday - FridayStrict police vetting will be conductedUnit – Assessment & Investigation Unit (AI)

Role purpose:

You will provide analytical support to the AIU by reviewing crime and intelligence to identify crime patterns, crime trends, hot spots, crime series and repeat offenders. Provide analytical support to assist prevention initiatives, targeting, disruption and detection of crime. Produce analytical products and Intelligence products to the standard defined within the National Intelligence Model in accordance with the requirements of Thames Valley Police

Accountability:

Analyse data from a range of sources to identify crime patterns, crime trends, crime series and hot spots using all available computerised technology, information and intelligence. Identify suspects and analyse the activities of individuals, groups and organisations through the application of recognised analytical techniques and methodology. Produce a Tactical Assessment for the tasking and co-ordination group to provide an accurate picture of the current situation, identifying emerging issues and making recommendations to inform decision making and assist management in the commitment of resourcesContribute to the production of Subject and Problem profiles to support the decision making process at both strategic and tactical levels to inform decisions and direct business activity. Adopt a problem solving approach to develop inferences around who, what, why, where, when and how relating to subjects and suspected criminal activity and produce an action plan in conjunction with relevant contributorsAttend meetings, briefings, conferences and seminars to discuss the analytical requirements and where appropriate present the results of the analysis undertaken

Skills required to be successful:

Good standard of education including excellent numeracy and literacy skills.Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal communications skills; including presentation skills, verbal and written skills.IT Literate including recent experience of spreadsheets / EXCEL and Word. Good understanding of social network sites and internet capabilityProven experience of using statistical methods, an understanding of charts and tables and the ability to interpret and develop inferences from dataProven research skillsFull UK Driving licence

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

To apply, please send your CV to Sarah.Holland@thamesvalley.police.uk or Alison.Murphy@thamesvally.police.uk

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of CV's is Monday 6 June 2022