Detective Constable – Communications Data Investigator/ Single Point of Contact/ Covert Authorities Bureau Officer
Job description
An opportunity to make a significant difference to national security has emerged within the MDP's dedicated combined Communications Data Investigator/Single Point of Contact/Covert Authorities Bureau capability.
This role provides a force-level capability across multiple business areas including serving as the contact point for all Investigatory Powers Commissionaires Office communications and queries. You will play a significant part in managing the MDP's use of investigatory powers, advising applicants, Authorising Officers, the force Senior Responsible Officer, and Senior Authorising Officer.
As an accredited CDI SPOC, you will manage CDI applications to meet quality requirements, advise professional applicants and Investigating Officers on the most effective means to meet their evidential and intelligence gaps through the expanding communications data capability. You will provide completed applications to IPCO Investigations and process their decisions back to applicants.
As a CAB officer, you will manage all Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, and Part III of the Police Act 1997 applications on behalf of the MDP, providing advice and guidance to professional applicants and Investigating Officers. You will undertake preparatory work in advance of the annual IPCO inspection regime and brief senior officers when errors occur.
This exciting role requires high personal resilience and provides an opportunity to become accredited within the Intelligence Professionalism Program.
Terms
The post holder is appointed to Crime Command with a three-year minimum term and 5-year maximum tenure. Minimum tour length is three years before level transfer (waivers possible via D/Superintendent Crime Command). This restriction doesn't apply to promotion opportunities. Performance and development review occurs at the 3-year mark.
While this position is currently firearms exempt, it requires annual completion of the Job-Related Fitness Test and Personal Protection Safety Training along with MOD mandatory training. Please note that if you move into an Authorised Firearms Officer - Counter Terrorism (AFO-CT) role at any point during your employment with the MDP, whether or not you are initially employed in such a role, you will be required to undertake full firearms training.
Role type
Detective Constable – Crime Command (ICOS)
Substantive (Permanent)
Salary
£30,806 - £45,819
Hours
40 hours
Location
MDP Headquarters, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon
Qualifications
The post holder must be qualified (or be willing to become qualified) in the following capabilities:
Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Intelligence Officer
National ANPS Service (NAS) Basic User
Police National Database (PND) User
PNC (LEDS) User
Charter Professional Applicant
Financial Intelligence Officer
Covert Internet Investigator, as per MDP III Policy.
JRFT (5.4), PPST and First Aid
Additional education and experience
Further to the core Intelligence Supervisor, the additional is required for the below intelligence posts:
CAB Officer (Role Specific):
NCIA Core
NCIA Assessor
NSIM Assessor
Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 1 & Level 2 and/or IPP qualifications desirable
Coffee, chat and career insights
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Skipworth will be hosting an on-line informal session to learn more about MDP's ICOS department on Thursday 5 June 2025 at 2pm - 3pm for those interested in applying for this process.
If you would like to attend, please register your interest below before 12pm on Tuesday 3 June 2025.
An email with a link to the session will then be sent to you.
Application
To request an application pack, please email: MDP-Resourcing@mod.gov.uk
Closing date for requesting an application pack is: 12pm Monday 9 June 2025.
Closing date for submitting applications: 12pm on Monday 16 June 2025.
Interview
Interviews will be held at MDP HQ, RAF Wyton - dates to be confirmed.
This role will be assessed at CVF Level 1 for both application and interview stages.
Medical and fitness tests for successful candidates will take place at locations and dates to be confirmed. Successful candidates will be expected to take up appointment as soon as is practicable.
Any questions regarding the application process and information session should be directed to MDP-Resourcing@mod.gov.uk
Further information can be requested from DCI Jeff Renton Jeff.Renton716@mod.gov.uk.
Eligibility
All applicants must be fully competent in their current role/rank.
External applicants must have served in the rank of Detective Inspector or higher for a minimum of 12 months.
Serving police officers and police officers who have recently left policing (within 36 months) are invited to apply
Applicants should be able to evidence a credible and relevant policing record detailing their investigative experience.
Applicants must be a sole British National and British Passport holder and willing to undergo security vetting clearance to Developed Vetting (DV) level with enhanced security checks. Applicants will also be subject to police vetting at Management Vetting (MV) level.
Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and the Job-Related Fitness Standard (Physical Employment Standard) prior to employment. Thereafter they will be subject to annual fit testing commensurate with the role they occupy as determined by the College of Policing National role profile (currently 5.4 on the multistage fitness test to level 5.4 -15m test for Crime Command roles).
Applicants must hold a UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 live penalty points.
Information regarding entry requirements can be requested by emailing MDP Recruitment Team: MDP-Resourcing@mod.gov.uk.