Assistant Tactical Intelligence Analyst
Position No:
Pool Ref 01187
Level/Salary:
Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 p.a. (PSCSAA 2024)
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Branch:
Deployment & Tradecraft
Location:
Geraldton (may also include Metropolitan & Regional Districts)
Closing Date:
:00 PM
This is a pool recruitment process (Ref This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting/relieving and permanent opportunities within the division.
Currently the is one (1) full-time position available located in the Mid-West Gascoyne District, Geraldton, Regional WA.
Accommodation may be available for this position subject to eligibility.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Western Australia (WA) Police Force is seeking a highly motivated candidate for this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong research, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a high-tempo operational environment, combined with effective communication and strong teamwork skills.
ROLE OF THE WORK UNIT
The WA Police Force is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency management across one of the world's largest and most diverse policing jurisdictions.
As part of the State Intelligence and Command Portfolio, Intelligence Services Division (ISD) is responsible for providing information and intelligence within a dynamic policing environment to support the operational outcomes of the WA Police Force.
THE ROLE
Assistant Tactical Intelligence Analysts play a critical role within investigative units across WA. They provide support by applying a range of analytical and tactical intelligence capabilities as well as undertaking field-based deployments, ensuring the WA Police Force remains a leader in delivering intelligence services in a policing environment.
Postings vary and may include placements within metropolitan and regional districts or specialist crime squads. To support operational priorities and enhance capability, Assistant Tactical Intelligence Analysts are rotated across business areas as needed.
SPECIALIST PRE-REQUISITE
It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 2 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 2 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position (please refer to the attached position description). Whilst there is nothing to preclude applicants from applying for the position if they have not yet been granted Australian Citizenship, applicants who are successful should be aware that they cannot be appointed unless they are in the process of applying for Australian Citizenship and are eligible to receive a waiver.
It is also a requirement of this position that applicants undertake a psychological assessment to determine their suitability, and as an incumbent, agree to undergo periodical psychological assessments, as required.
Applicants are required to have completed or complete the Intelligence Analysis course prior to or within six (6) months of appointment to the position.
Applicants are required to have completed or complete the Human Source Level two (2) course within twelve (12) months of appointment to the position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).
Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than five (5) pages. It is important to note that your CV should be tailored to clearly outline that you possess transferable skills and experience relevant to the advertised role. Your ability to demonstrate this will be a key factor in determining whether you are competitive.
The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant's ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Applicants are also required to provide a statement totalling no more than two (2) pages addressing the following two questions:
* Describe a situation where you have researched and analysed information from multiple systems in a timely manner. What did you do and how did this contribute to operational outcomes?
* Detail a time where you built and sustained a productive working relationship with someone external to your business unit. How did you approach this situation, and what was the outcome?
Statement Question 1 relates to work related requirement 'Research, Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills'.
Statement Question 2 relates to work related requirement 'Relationship Building, Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills'.
Throughout the selection and interview process the selection panel may require applicants to undertake further assessment to determine suitability.
At the first stage of the selection process, your suitability to progress will be assessed based on your responses to the above questions and the transferable skills outlined in your CV.
Each work-related requirement will be evaluated at least once throughout the process. In particular, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of proficient capability in the essential work-related requirement of 'Research, analysis and problem-solving skills', as this is a key component of the role and will be assessed throughout all stages.
The final suitable applicants will be determined based on ability to address the work-related requirements in a competitive manner.
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form.
OTHER CONDITIONS
A POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan and regional locations. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as 'suitable' at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.
Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.
Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.
Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT
The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.
WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.
The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Cherie Borg (between 08:00 – 16:00 hours) on telephone number or mobile number
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the "APPLICATION PROCESS" section of the advertisement. Please select the "APPLY FOR JOB" button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.
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