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Role Type: Contract 
Reference: JS/CR/13254
Location: London

Servoca Resourcing Solutions are in search of a Major Crime Investigative Support (MCIS) Research Officer to work for the National Crime Agency (NCA) on a contractual basis.

Job Overview

The NCA Major Crime Investigative Support has a Research Team that provides a single point of contact for police forces and key partners requiring information, advice or support in relation to covert legislation, major and serious crime and vulnerable and intimidated witnesses. 

Specific purpose of this role is to contribute to the support and investigation of major and complex crime and vulnerable and intimidated witnesses (through targeted research, open source searches, interrogation and analytical assessment of internal databases) focused on informing the priorities and policy and policing as well as decision making of major and complex criminal investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in operations, investigations, projects and prevention initiatives to include researching data systems, analysing behavioural themes and providing information and reports, in order to build knowledge of serious and organised crime to support achievement of objectives
• Provide advice on legislation, policy, research and tactical options to assist in the planning and implementation of investigations, operations and prevention initiatives.
• Analyse specific crimes through the identification, research and examination of unique, behavioural themes.
• Provide advice to investigating officers, on analysis performed and the significance of behavioural characteristics exhibited by offenders committing serious organised crime.
• Conduct initial assessments to evaluate the abilities and needs of victims/witnesses, and decide on the use of intermediaries during the investigation/interview process (as appropriate).
• Provide tactical and strategic support to the Agency by conducting research, gathering and analysing intelligence and evidence in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Develop target profiles, evidential products and identify prevention opportunities, (as appropriate).
• Conduct systematic research and analysis of open and closed sources to assist the decision making of law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct statistical analysis to inform management reports.
• Ensure the quality, secure handling and dissemination of intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and a duty of care in line with Agency policy.

• Carry out effective case management, and create, maintain and update departmental records, including operational or project/programme spreadsheets, case files and monthly reports. Conduct cross match searches, and analyse results using forensic data (as appropriate).
• Assist Senior Crime Analysts, Behavioural Advisors, Geographic Profilers and Regional Support Officers in ad hoc analytical searches as appropriate
• Promote professional standards and provide advice in relation to matters of misconduct that impact on organisational delivery or the Agency’s reputation (as appropriate).
• Build good working relationships with both internal and external partners including police forces.

Essential Criteria

• Basic understanding of information management.
• Good understanding of UK legislation affecting Agency activity.
• An understanding of law enforcement, prevention techniques and intelligence gathering capabilities.
• Understanding of NPCC good practice in the investigation of serious crime.
• Interpersonal/presentation skills.
• Information technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Analytical/data interpretation skills.
• Research skills.
• Risk management/problem solving skills.
• Report writing/drafting and presentation skills.
• Numeracy skills.
• Call handling/customer services skills.
• Experience of analysing information from a wide range of sources.
• Proven experience of working to tight deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience of working with large data sets.

Location:  Wyboston, Bedfordshire

Rate: £15.48 PAYE. £20.71 Umbrella

Contract Length: up to 12 months initially with opportunity for extension