Pay scales 485/2026

Grade: G

Department: Criminal Investigation Department

Location: Headquarters

Security Vetting: MV

Role Specific Requirements/ Restrictions:

none

Role Specific Hazards:      

Display Screen Equipment

System Access Requirements:

PNC, PND, Information Assets, MyTrent Self Service, ANPR BOF Viewer, ANPR BOF Access, Pronto, Case Preparation, Working Time Recording, Storm,  QAS, External email, PROTECT, CLIO, Caseprep, Intelligence, Holmes, Intel, Custody, Crime, Briefing, CMS, Compact, Warrants, NCALT, Charter.

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the Force Principal Analyst, manage, supervise and co-ordinate the FIB Intelligence Analysts/Researchers in order to provide tactical and operational analytical capability to the Force and mitigate threat, harm and risk. To be responsible for the continued professional development and performance of their team, along with overseeing the quality assurance of analytical products.

To support the development and continued improvement to systems and processes (including IT-based solutions) that impact upon the intelligence and analytical function within the Force.

They also need to be capable of carrying out all responsibilities of an Intelligence analyst.

Role Specific Tasks

1.       To motivate, develop and performance manage a team of analysts to increase their capability, ensure they are able to work effectively and provide a service that meets and complies with appropriate legislation, authorised professional practice, policies and procedures. Investigate new leadership strategies and apply these to working practices.

2.       Keep up to date with guidance on conducting Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and other performance and development related management such as work-based assessments.

3.       Assess personal requirements of customers and provide adequate support, advice and guidance. Assist on complex cases, carrying out tasks as directed by supervising practitioner and providing advice and guidance.

4.       To provide a point of expertise in intelligence analysis within Dyfed-Powys Police, encouraging the use of relevant methodologies and spread of good practice.

5.       Co-ordinate and identify the training requirements for analysts.  Coach, mentor and perform internal training when required in order to support the learning and development of analyst, also ensure they are supported by appropriate IT systems and processes.

6.       To work independently, providing line management support to analysts across the Force, reviewing their work to ensure integrity, quality control and timeliness.  Ensuring best use of appropriate sources, analytical techniques, tools and technology, providing quality inferences and recommendations which are customer focused.  Maintain operational effectiveness by seeking feedback regarding the effectiveness of the analysis product with key stakeholders, customers and the wider organisation.

7.       Manage and coordinate the work of intelligence analysts and authorise work requests in order to ensure that resources are directed in the most appropriate and effective way to support relevant priorities and areas.

8.       To develop analytical techniques and processes and maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of latest techniques and tactics, best practice, and information relevant to the role, including advances in technologies.

9.       Deputise for the Head of Crime and Intelligence Analysis at national and regional meetings, also force level meetings presenting information, making recommendations and authorising or negotiating tasks.

10.    To deal frequently with confidential and sensitive information and where necessary attend court and give evidence.

11.    Any other duties as directed by the Supervisory Officer commensurate with the post and salary grading or that of a similar or lesser graded post.

Role Generic Tasks

12.    To deliver advice and guidance on complex issues to the point of resolution.

13.    To be accountable for service delivery through effective tasking and co-ordination processes.

14.    To lead projects as directed by Senior Managers.

15.    To provide day to day line management of employees, including the proactive management of workplace health and wellbeing.

16.    To deal with employee conduct, performance and attendance matters in adherence to Force policy.

17.    To effectively analyse performance of the work area, utilising continuous improvement techniques to improve and develop services.

18.    To oversee specific budgets as designated ensuring expenditure is monitored.

19.    To comply and act in accordance with relevant legislation, Dyfed-Powys Police Policies and protocols, including Code of Ethics, Development Assessment Profile (DAP), Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Management of Police Information, Data Protection and Information Security.

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Note: This job description is provided to give post holders a broad outline of the job activities of this post. Dyfed-Powys Police may require other duties to be undertaken which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the scale of the post. The job description may be amended from time to time within the scope and level of responsibility relevant to this post.

Skills / Attainments [to be evidenced on application]

Role Specific

Application

Interview

1. Must be qualified to degree standard or equivalent with a research and analysis element or have substantial relevant experience in the application of research, investigation and analysis. (E)

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2. Relevant experience of intelligence analysis preferably obtained within law enforcement environment, or the ability to show outstanding potential in this profession. (E)

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3. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strategies and processes, conduct presentations and engage in briefings and meetings within a police and partnership environment, at senior levels. (E)

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4. Experience in researching, processing and analysing large volumes of data through the use of analytical techniques and products. (E)

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5. Demonstrate effective report writing and presentation skills, with experience in delivering to all levels of an organisation and being articulate and able to debate complex issues. (E)

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6. Demonstrate experience in the writing of terms of reference and the analysis, interpretation, and inference development of complex information (not necessarily within policing). (E)

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7. Previous managerial experience, to demonstrate experience of managing a diverse team, which includes performance management, employee development, motivation and direction. (D)

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Skills / Attainments [to be evidenced on application]

Role Generic

Application

Interview

8. Awareness of relevant legislation for the role and the National Intelligence Model, including handling and disclosing sensitive information. (D)

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9. Must hold a degree, equivalent professional qualification or have relevant experience in the field of work bringing the role holder to a comparable level (E)

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10. Must have proven experience of leading and managing teams (E)

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11. Must have experience of effecting change to improve performance (E)

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12. Must show evidence of continuous professional development (E)

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13. Must have well developed written and oral communication skills, including delivering high quality presentations (E)

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14. Must be computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (E)

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15. Must be able to evidence ability to work autonomously, making sound evidence based decisions (E)

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16. Must have proven experience of advising, negotiating and influencing with internal and external customers at all levels (E)

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17. Must be able to manage a workload and balance competing priorities, redirecting resources quickly and effectively to meet changing demands (E)

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18. Must be able to travel throughout the force area (E)

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19. Should have experience of managing budgets (D)

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20. Must have the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh to level 1 or be prepared to achieve this within 6 months of appointment. (E)

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