Specific Role Profile

This Specific Role Profile sheet covers specific areas of activities that are not included in the Generic Role Profile. It will include responsibilities, knowledge, skills, delivery and working arrangements relevant to this role. Please ensure that this is read and in conjunction with the given family role for the post.

Profile Owner: Head of WMCTU

POLICE STAFF

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Job Title: / Counter Terrorism Analyst
Generic Role Profile: / Operational
Salary Band: / BandD Lower
Operational / Non Operational Role / Operational
Vetting Level: / Developed Vetting
Reporting to: / Higher Analyst
Specific Role Purpose: / Responsible for all facets of intelligence within a local, force, regional, national and international context, in line with the WMCTU control strategy and national CT network. The post holder works closely with a number of partner agencies and must be able to achieve a Developed Vetting status. WMCTU analysts have a number of portfolios which include;Operational, Strategic, Performance, Prisons and other niche specialisms.
Their work comprises the delivery of:
  • Complex covert intelligence development and analysis in support of national priority counter terrorism operations.
  • Preparation of overt evidential analysis to assist in the prosecution of offenders in high profile terrorist trials.
  • In-depth strategic analysis to improve the WMCTU’s understanding of the many facets of terrorism and violent extremism, contributing to the delivery of the contest strategy.

Specific Role Responsibilities: / WMCTU analysts require a wide skill set and maturity to ensure resilience and that the high pressure demands of CT policing for the region are met. Aspiring WMCTU analysts will ideally have experience of major investigations, strategic and partnership working. In addition they must have demonstrable analytical skills at a very high standard. Regardless of area of expertise, all analytical products are National Intelligence Model (NIM) compliant.
  • To communicate findings, inference and hypothesis
  • Delivery of effective presentations and briefings.
  • Be able to switch between tactical and strategic roles to fulfil the analytical needs of the region.
  • To represent the WMCTU and present at regional and national forums.
  • Direct and guide research completed by others.
  • Utilise IT systems and techniques that are unique to the role of Counter Terrorism.
  • Work to a high level of integrity, routinely handling Secret information, and as such following GPMS and other guidance with regard to handling and storing this data.
  • Effective liaison with a variety of National Agencies, including Army, Police Forces / CT Capabilities, Local Authorities and other specialist.
  • Provide comprehensive analytical products that interpret intelligence and provide clear understanding and guidance to drive the proactive acquisition of further intelligence and evidence.
  • Identify risk, threat, vulnerabilities and opportunities in support of national security operations.
  • Offer specialist guidance, influencing decision making of Police Senior Investigating Officers, Intelligence Managers and Intelligence Officers regarding live operations.
  • Provide complex evidential analysis and expert testimony to the highest of standard to secure the successful prosecution of terrorists.
  • Provide detailed strategic analysis to assist the organisational understanding of the multiple facets of terrorism and violent extremism.
  • Provide effective forecast, taking international issues and providing local impact and context.
  • Conduct strategic research.
  • Provide effective horizon and environment scanning products.
  • To provide analytical support to other areas within the CTU
  • Any other duties commensurate with the role or band/grade

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Knowledge & Experience
This section should detail the requirement of previous experiences and knowledge gained from academic qualifications if appropriatee.g. significant experience of administrative duties, degree level educated.
Essential: /
  • To be able to collate, evaluate, structure and process data to identify patterns, series, similarities and discrepancies within a variety on information types
  • Experience of processing data using statistical and graphic tools
  • Experience of interpreting analytical data
  • Experience in the use of computer software applications in relation to the charting and analytical preparation of data
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM)
  • Experience of critical and strategic thinking
  • Experience of preparing and conducting presentations
  • Experience of working within a team and on own initiative
  • You must be of graduate level in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience within a similar environment

Desirable: /
  • Knowledge of current global affairs with a focus on Terrorism and Security
  • To be able to design and construct databases
  • Experience of preparing and conducting briefings and seminars

Skills
This section should detail the competency requirementwhich could be developed through non formal traininge.g. effective time management, influencing and negotiating, effective communication including written and verbal.
Refer to skills database for core operational skills
Essential: /
  • Excellent computer skills including the use of Windows based software.
  • Excellent communication skills in presenting analytical findings in verbal, graphical and written forms, ensuring these meet user needs

Desirable:
Hours of Work and Flexibility: / May be required to work outside normal office hours, including holiday periods. The role does require some weekend work and may require travel and being available when required to respond to call out at short notice, taking into account individual circumstances
Restriction Level: / (For staff roles relating to restriction levels only, e.g. DEO)

Date: May 2015

Version: 1.2