Holmes indexer – Major Incident Room (MIR) – Police Staff – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

SO15 Major Incident Room (MIR) are teams of staff responsible for receiving, reviewing, and indexing all material gathered during counter terrorism major investigations and the subsequent tasking of investigators to drive and direct investigations. As an indexer in the MIR, you will perform a vital role within this team and your work will feed into the wider counter terrorism network.  

Key Tasks

As part of the MIR, you will maintain the designated indices on CT HOLMES; cross-reference information and raise actions for the investigation teams, whilst simultaneously identifying intelligence development opportunities.

Key Skills

The post holder must have:

• An attention to detail and ability to deal with large volumes of information, across multiple policing operations.
• Good IT skills and willingness to be trained on required computer applications for the role (including a 4-week training course on the Holmes 2 application and further training on Altia Scanning software packages). To be able to perform competently on these software’s once trained.
• Capacity to work flexibly across a shift pattern Monday – Friday. The nature of this role may also necessitate working long hours at short notice.
• An ability to pass a Holmes aptitude test during the application process.

Shift Pattern - 12.5% SDA

The post attracts a 12.5% SDA as post holders are required to provide cover in the office between 07:00 - 19:00 hours Monday to Friday, working a shift pattern which consists of 8-hour days.

Candidates are expected to commit to remain in the post for a minimum of 2 years.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve.  As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).