This is a full time post based within the prison, this position does not support hybrid working and will require 37 hours per week within the prison.
Overview Of The Job
This is a specialist administrative job in an establishment.
Summary
The job holder will provide administrative support to the Security Intelligence Department and assist the Head of Security in the delivery of an effective intelligence system within the establishment.
They will be responsible for maintaining administration systems effectively and efficiently within specified timescales for the establishment
This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities.
This role is rotational.
Responsibilities, Activities And Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Analyse and evaluate intelligence information to support and inform decision making in the prevention of security breaches and management of incidents. Where required, undertake further analysis on Security Incidents Reports (SIRs) that require it
Produce a monthly Intelligence Report and disseminate it as required within the establishment, collating feedback, before presenting the report at the monthly Security meeting
Regularly update line management regarding local security issues and any intelligence received
Make sure that the security intelligence system is updated, maintained, used appropriately and that staff are trained in its use as required
Check security information received, determine level of importance and recommend responses and solutions
Collate and distribute monthly targets for searching and mandatory drug tests to all residential units
Delivers in-house training in intelligence related procedures which will include both induction training for new starters and some specific on-going training which reinforces the need for all staff to adhere to security protocols
Liaise with other establishments, Law Enforcement groups and external agencies and to disseminate intelligence and SIR information in line with local and national policies to maintain
safety and security
Provide advice and guidance to the Security Manager on current trends and issues. This includes identifying and monitoring of targets under the local supply reduction policy and extremism policy
Monitor the Regulatory Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) procedures in line with relevant local/national policies, audit standards, Local Security Strategy (LSS), Interceptions of Communications Commissioner’s Office (IOCCO) and other standards
Monitor prisoner communications in line with relevant local/national policies, audit standards, LSS and the IOCCO requirements
Support the Establishment Corruption Prevention Manager in detecting staff ‘wrongdoing’, preventing and detecting crime
Act as the liaison for the BRENT secure fax
Act as point of contact for all Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) issues in the security department
Liaise with external stakeholders regarding Counter Terrorism and Extremism
Interview prisoners where intelligence suggests they may be the victims of extremist bullying or where prisoners have requested to speak to Security relating to Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU)
Brief and liaise with residential units regarding covert testing
Compile and keep up to date “subject profiles” on any Terrorism Act (TACT) prisoners, “problem profiles” and analytical reports on incidents or individuals
Assess any seized items such as literature/audio for any extremist content
Compile and complete reports on TACT or Security Threat Group prisoners
Undertake other administrative tasks including:
Organise, produce and maintain accurate records for the area of work
Act as contact point for all communications to the Team, prioritise and distribute to the appropriate person or relevant department in the establishment
Complete monitoring returns for the area of work
Input requisitions on the finance database for purchases in the area of work
Co-ordinate any awareness sessions for the area of work
Prepare paperwork for checking by their manager, conducting initial checks as required
Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure that they are aware of information and that it is adequately shared
Maintain and check establishment databases, manual filing systems and logs of information with responses within timescales, producing reports as required
Collate information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s)
Arrange any meetings including the preparation of paperwork, minutes and action points
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Person specification
Please Refer To Job Description.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective Decisions
Changing and Improving
Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
There will be a technical exercise which will be conducted as part of the interview.
Alongside your salary of £35,087, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £9,508 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Technical skills.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
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