Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Dark Web Analyst on a full-time, permanent basis who like us is committed to playing their part in fighting serious and organised crime. Working with other data science team members and partners, you will identify, plan, develop and deliver data services, alongside building data science and analytic capabilities in the law enforcement environment.

Salary: Band 8, \xc2\xa333,039-\xc2\xa337,584

Location: Sunderland

Hours/Contract:37 hours permanent

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (\xe2\x80\x9cNEROCU\xe2\x80\x9d)

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of ten Regional Organised Crime Units (\xe2\x80\x9cROCU\xe2\x80\x9d) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P\xe2\x80\x99s of the strategy; Pursue \xe2\x80\x93 prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent \xe2\x80\x93 preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect \xe2\x80\x93 increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare \xe2\x80\x93 reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities. Learn about our .

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Dark Web Analyst on a full-time, permanent basis who like us is committed to playing their part in fighting serious and organised crime. Working with other data science team members and partners, you will identify, plan, develop and deliver data services, alongside building data science and analytic capabilities in the law enforcement environment. Your days will be varied as you work with a wide range of contacts from police officers and staff, senior officers, barristers, judges as well as technical experts, industry and academic partners, management professionals and governing agencies. We will rely on your experience of working in a data-driven environment where analysis and data-products shape our organisational knowledge and service delivery.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Identify, plan and conduct data collection and integration to meet analysis requirements; tasking Researchers to assist in the collection of data. Identify opportunities and implement solutions using data analytical techniques (e.g. programming) to manage and interpret large and complex datasets.
• Represent NEROCU, as required, give presentations, and attend briefings, seminars and conferences; liaising with police personnel, partner agencies and external organisations to gather and share information and intelligence and coordinate analytical products.
• Independently develop inferences and test hypotheses concerning the nature and scope of criminal activity and regional serious and organised crime threats, to influence and support operational decision making.
• Conduct analysis to produce conclusions, identify intelligence gaps and make recommendations for action and problem solutions, to inform tactical and strategic decision making of operational managers, in line with the 4P principles.
• Identify regional, cross-border and national SOC threats and produce analytical products to inform Regional Tactical and Strategic Tasking and Coordination processes.
• Assess, grade and disseminate intelligence, including appropriate handling conditions and adhering to relevant data management protocols whilst understanding, assessing and managing risk.
• Analyse and overlay a range of data types, which include, but are not limited to: communications data, geolocation data, financial information, ANPR, intelligence and to include advanced open source research on both clear and Dark Web.

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What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

Essential:

• Knowledge of data analysis and intelligence.
• A willingness to achieve and maintain a high level of digital knowledge and professional development in around knowledge of existing and emerging threats and risks in the Dark Web arena.
• Proven ability to plan and manage own workload to strict deadlines.
• Experience of problem solving and managing large dataset effectively.
• Able to work effectively within a small team whilst forming strong relationships with partner agencies and companies.
• Proven ability to convey complex information in simple terms and meet the needs of the audience.\xe2\x80\xa2 Confident communicating at all levels within an organisation, including promoting news ideas and approaches effectively.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK (full driving licence preferred).Desirable:
• Qualified to a degree level or demonstrate work experience at an equivalent level.
• Experience in data extraction and manipulation using appropriate methodologies and analytical techniques to meet customer requirements. \xc2\xb7 Knowledge of data security, access control and data protection principles and legislation.
• Understanding of Cryptocurrencies and financial intelligence.
• Understanding of the Dark web.
• Competent in programming languages and concepts Python/R others.

We know it\'s important for you to feel that you\'re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone. Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

• 26 days\xe2\x80\x99 leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity shared parental and adoption leave.
• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs.
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours).
• Agile working \xe2\x80\x93 option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force.
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Corporate travel schemes \xe2\x80\x93 local rail, bus services and metro discounts.
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers.
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets.
• We\xe2\x80\x99ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations.
• Sports & Social Club \xe2\x80\x93 join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of Analyst Dark Web with #NEROCU. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at NEROCU, the role you\xe2\x80\x99re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute. The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview and skills assessment. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert. We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. If your application is successful, we\xe2\x80\x99ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC) form and willingness to undertake DV is required. Therefore, you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.Terms of appointmentThis is a permanent/fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Northumbria Police