Overview
Full time vacancy
Applications are invited for the role of Criminal Researcher to work in the Online Child Abuse Investigation Unit (OCAIT). As a Researcher you will provide a National Intelligence Model (NIM) Level 2 research capability for the OCAIT to Local Command Units (LCUs), Crime Support, other agencies and law enforcement bodies; collate and disseminate intelligence in support of operations; identify LCU/Force crime patterns, trends and offender profiles.
Responsibilities
* Provide NIM Level 2 research capability for OCAIT, LCUs, Crime Support, other agencies and law enforcement bodies.
* Collate and disseminate intelligence in support of operations.
* Identify LCU/Force crime patterns, trends and offender profiles.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good standard of education including excellent numeric and literacy skills or substantial role related experience.
* IT literate with the ability to assimilate and use new packages as technology develops.
* Passion for Open-Source Research.
* Ability to communicate at all levels; works well as part of a team; displays the highest standards of integrity.
* Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision.
* No previous experience of working in intelligence required, although attention to detail is a must.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
Benefits
As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
Additional Information
If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.
If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At-Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22867. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5th October 2025.
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