Criminal Intelligence Analyst

About this role

Do you have a questioning mindset and a talent for solving complex problems? Can you assess information and identify crime patterns, trends and emerging threats to support intelligence-led investigations and operational decision-making?

We are currently recruiting for Criminal Intelligence Analysts and have either current or future vacancies within Avon and Somerset Intelligence Department, Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) and Southwest Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU).

To find out more about our different Analyst roles and teams, please click on the attached document.

The Role

As an Intelligence Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying, planning and conducting the collection and analysis of intelligence from a variety of sources, including crime data, digital information and open-source material. You will need to quickly understand, interpret and process large volumes of information to support intelligence-led decision-making.

Full training will be provided in the analytical techniques used to assess threat, risk and harm, identify intelligence gaps and make evidence-based recommendations, you will become an integral part of the intelligence cycle, helping to develop intelligence products that support the disruption of serious and organised crime.

We are currently recruiting in these areas

Intelligence Department

1 x permanent role in the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) based as Kenneth Steele House, Bristol

1 x Fixed term contract role up to 12 months in the High Harm Team based as Kenneth Steele House, Bristol

1 x Fixed term contract role up to 12 months in the Local Intelligence Team, based at Concorde House, Bristol

MCIT

1 x Fixed term contract role up to 12 months in MCIT based at Kenneth Steele House, Bristol

Main Responsibilities

Proven experience of intelligence analysis processes and/or intelligence led approaches

Experience working in an advisory/consultancy capacity - able to demonstrate professional credibility with colleagues and stakeholders

Excellent IT skills including extensive experience using all common Microsoft packages including Excel and specific analytical software programmes

Proven experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis including statistical analysis

Proven experience of structured analytical techniques, inference development and hypothesis testing

Ability to act on own initiative, to own and manage issues with minimal supervision

Demonstrable ability to make clear, timely and justifiable decisions based on an informed rationale.

Excellent interpersonal skills - including verbal and written communication, presentation skills to communicate findings and appropriately influence decision makers

Skills, experience and qualifications

Be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience

You will be required to achieve and maintain IPP Accreditation and full training will be provided.

Hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force / region area using alternative transport

The full main responsibilities, skills, experience and qualifications for these roles can be found in the attached role profile.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process includes a work-based assessment for shortlisted candidates and if successful at the assessment, candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

Advert closing date is 17th August 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 17th August 2026

Assessments are due to take place online on 25th August 2026

Interviews are planned to take place on 1st and 2nd September 2026

If you are successful in the recruitment process, we will offer you a role within one of the departments depending on vacancy availability. Or you may be placed on a reserve bank for up to 6 months and could be offered future part time or full-time vacancies across Avon and Somerset Intelligence and Tasking, MCIT or SWROCU.

Additional Information

The starting pay grade for Intelligence Analysts is Scale SO2, (£40,383). All analysts have an opportunity for progression to Scale PO2-5 Higher Analyst role (£42,612-£45,765) via an assessed competency scheme. Intelligence Analysts will be required to obtain and maintain the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme Certification.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

If you have any questions about our Analyst vacancies or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact talentpolicestaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk.

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About us

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Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

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Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number

Identification Detail e.g. passport

Address information including proof

Referee information

Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained

Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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