Salary: £33,603 rising to £37,020 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Police HQ, Exeter, England
Closing Date: 24/02/2026, Midday
Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
About the role
The principal responsibility of the Public Protection Unit (PPU) Intelligence Officer is to work in a multi‑agency environment and ensure the protection of the public by the effective management of those sexual and violent offenders who pose the greatest risk of harm. Identifying those who potentially could cause harm who do not yet fall under any statutory obligations and informing relevant agencies to put measures in place to prevent this occurring.
Responsibilities
* Manage the quality and security of intelligence used by the Force through the deployment of effective and appropriate systems and procedures.
* Disseminate intelligence in the appropriate manner to relevant organisations, departments and/or individuals, whilst maintaining the required confidentiality, sensitivity and duty of care.
* Gather intelligence to facilitate the achievement of crime and disorder reduction objectives. Ensure intelligence is obtained ethically and in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, protocols and codes of practice.
* Provide specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues, partners and other individuals (including offenders) and agencies in relation to all related MAPPA activity (specifically sexual offences legislation) in support of Force priorities and to enable compliance with Force policies and working practices.
* Undertake research and produce subject profiles for sensitive and complex Child Exploitation On Line Intelligence packages.
* Undertake processes to trace and track missing or wanted sex offenders including IPA work and Interpol enquiries.
This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post‑holder may be required to carry out duties from time to time that are either commensurate with or lower than the grade of the post. In some posts this might include the ad‑hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.
Application Information
Want to know more about this role?
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Robert GALLIN - Team Leeder
Email Address: robert.gallin@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
PLEASE NOTE: Should you decide to apply for this role, when you are asked to state how you found out about this vacancy, please remember to select LinkedIn.
What you get if you join us
* A competitive salary with yearly increments.
* 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part time workers).
* Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
* Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
* Company sick pay.
* Competitive local government pension scheme.
* Job related equipment, as required.
* Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
* Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
* Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
* Development and training opportunities.
* Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
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