Job opportunity

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Western Australia (WA) Police Force is seeking a highly motivated candidate for this position.  The successful applicant will have demonstrated tactical/fieldwork tradecraft skills, with the ability to work in a high tempo operational environment.  They will possess leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and support staff within a contemporary tactical and field-based environment, combined with strong relationship management and effective communication skills.  Implementing positive change management with an ability to identify opportunities and drive a positive culture within a dynamic environment are also considered essential to the role.

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 division is made up of the following three interconnected streams comprised of both police staff and police officers and each led by a Principal Tactical Intelligence Analyst.

• Recruitment and Training: Responsible for the development of contemporary recruitment and training strategies and programs. This includes planning, developing and facilitating intelligence related internal and external courses, workshops and development opportunities for the division and broader agency.
• Capability, Systems and Partnerships: Responsible for ensuring we remain innovative in the use of systems and capabilities to support and improve frontline operational outcomes and analytical tradecraft for the division. Explores ways to build, create and maintain intelligence networks with internal and external stakeholders to enhance capability and promote information sharing.
• Deployment and Tradecraft: Responsible for the deployment of Tactical Intelligence Analysts into the relevant business areas and ensures they are equipped with the tradecraft and skills required to perform their duties.

THE ROLE

In overseeing one of the three streams within ISD, the Principal Tactical Intelligence Analyst drives the development, quality and delivery of the WA Police Force’s tactical and field-based intelligence by innovating and implementing capabilities that enhance operational outcomes for the agency. The position delivers and leads a dynamic tactical and field-based intelligence function to ensure the WA Police Force remains a leader in delivering intelligence services in a dynamic policing environment.

The three Principal Tactical Intelligence Analyst roles are interchangeable and the position holders can be rotated between the three streams within ISD when required to ensure operational outcomes are achieved.

LOCATIONS

The Principal Tactical Intelligence Analyst of Recruitment and Training is based at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup yet will be required to visit other business units within the Perth CBD and metropolitan areas to attend meetings, planning sessions and deliver training.

The other two positions are based in the Perth CBD.

ABOUT US 

The WA Police Force has over 10,000 employees located across the largest policing jurisdiction in the world, with 200 police facilities in 15 policing districts across the State. Our priorities are our people, our partnerships and our performance. We are committed to enforcing the law, preventing crime and managing and coordinating emergencies.   

The WA Police Force’s values of Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care are an integral part of how we do business. Alignment with our values should be incorporated within your application. Integrity within the WA Police Force means employees are held to a high standard of conduct, both in and outside of work. Further information is available in the Work-Related Requirements component of the position description form. 

Work, Health and Safety is vital to WA Police Force operations. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an essential part of our decision-making processes. 

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The WA Police Force also promotes and supports flexible, family friendly work practices.

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: Leading Leaders.

THE BENEFITS   

• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. 
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation. 
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave with the option to purchase additional leave each year. 
• 3 Public Service Holidays per year.  
• Access to Long Service Leave every 7 years
• On site gym facilities at Perth Headquarters. 
• Free flu vaccinations annually. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home. 
• Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services. 
• An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members. 

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 not required to address the work related requirements at this stage of the selection process.

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than five (5) pages. Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.

It is important to note that your CV should be tailored to clearly outline that you possess transferrable 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.

Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

Throughout the selection and interview process the selection panel may require applicants to undertake further assessment to determine suitability.

Candidates must also read the attached contextual information (Supplementary Information – Principal Tactical Intelligence Analyst) regarding conditions of employment including integrity checking requirements and the WA Police Force Drug and Alcohol policy. 

During the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively.  If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Police Staff Selection and Deployment Manager Matt Davis on telephone (08) 6229 5723 or via email at matt.davis@police.wa.gov.au  

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 (08) 6229 5772 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, supplementary work-related requirements/information and the Position Description Form are attached. 

FOR FURTHER SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED INFORMATION 

Please contact Liz Luppino on 0476 902 971.