* Role type: Police Staff
* Contract duration: Fixed Term Contract, Secondment
* Contract type: Full Time
* Department: External Collaborations
* Location: Force Headquarters, Winsford, Other
* Grade/scale: Other
* Salary: See advert
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
This/These post(s) attract allowances: Shift Allowance
Allowance percentage: 20%
Hours per week: 37
Contract duration - Number of months: 22
Closing Date: 18/09/2025, 23:55
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Communication Data Investigator (SPoC) as part of the North Wales Police and Cheshire Constabulary Collaboration, servicing a wide-range of criminal investigations and dynamic incidents across both Forces by acquiring and exploiting Communications Data.
Salary - SO2 - £38,754 - £40,893
The department receives and processes all applications under Part 3 of the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016 in relation to North Wales & Cheshire Police. You will be involved in the quality assurance and gatekeeping of communications data applications prior to their submission to the Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office (IPCO). You will receive results and provide specialist advice and guidance to individuals, teams and Units across both Forces to ensure they understand and can utilise Communications Data effectively.
You will be working in a busy team in a challenging but rewarding role where you will play an important part in protecting and safeguarding individuals, including providing vital assistance in urgent life at risk scenarios.
The Unit has adopted a 24/7 shift pattern to manage the demand and deliver an enhanced service. The current working pattern follows a ‘4 on 4 off’ pattern of 2 days shifts followed by 2 night shifts. As such the position attracts the full 20% Shift allowance in addition to a weekend enhancement.
The position is designated as Hybrid which means working from home is permitted. Regular attendance to Cheshire Constabulary HQ with occasional travel to North Wales Police HQ will be required for training requirements as well as operational purposes so it is anticipated that staff will be resident within a reasonable distance of North Wales and/or Cheshire estate and be willing and able to travel to either location.
Due to demand and shortages within the Unit preference is for SPoCs who have already attained accreditation.
* A comprehensive understanding of the Investigatory Powers Act, Human Rights Act 1998 and the Data Protection Act in order to give advice and guidance and to effectively scrutinise communication data applications
* The SPOC is responsible for decision making in ‘Life in Immediate Risk’ situations. This requires a high level of sound judgement in pressurised circumstances. A proven ability to assimilate and disseminate information with speed and more importantly accuracy.
* Proven relevant experience in an analytical/investigator role working with communications data
* Ability to brief and advise Senior Officers in respect of urgent applications so excellent communication skills are required
* Due to demand and shortages within the Unit preference is for SPoCs who have already attained accreditation.
The successful candidates will be employed by Cheshire Constabulary and seconded to North Wales Police. There is 1 role available, 1x Temp until 31/03/2027.
Additional information
The Competency Values Framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and members of staff and it will be used in the recruitment process to assess your suitability for the role to which you are applying.
It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process
The CVF has recently been updated and so the role profile attached to this advert is likely to feature the previous version whilst all documentation is updated. Please follow the above link for the version which will be used in your recruitment process, all other information contained in the role profile is correct.
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:
* People of ethnic minority
* Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
* Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
* Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)
If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk
FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.
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