NABIS Liaison Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
£ Competitive
Role & Responsibilities:
This role is part of the NABIS liaison team. Working within Intelligence, NLOs provide a liaison and support function between NABIS & UK Law Enforcement. Responsible for supporting force performance compliance between NABIS and the forces and agencies served by NABIS. To support the NABIS performance framework to ensure that forces are complying with the NABIS Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the recording and submission of ballistic material to NABIS.
To provide the key strategic and operational interface between NABIS and the forces and agencies of the UK served by NABIS.
Provide a conduit for external requests for training and awareness inputs providing support and guidance to forces and other LEAs
Support In-Force Performance and Inspection (Quality Assurance) Programs by assisting forces to manage internal compliance and inspection programs.
Audit and challenge poor performance within forces and agencies to improve force and NABIS performance.
To work with forces and agencies to develop their processes and exploit existing opportunities in the areas of forensic science & intelligence.
To work as part of a national liaison team with geographic responsibility for one of three law enforcement regions in the UK (currently North, East and West).
Provide the investigative and intelligence bridge to assist forces and agencies investigate and tackle high risk firearms activity.
To carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.
Essential Skills & Knowledge: Law enforcement intelligence/investigative background at a strategic level
A strong communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
An ability to build, maintain and influence relationships at a strategic level
Experience in performance management
Skilled problem solving
Experience of strategic report writing
Understanding of the Criminal Use of Firearms threat environment
IT Skills (MS Office) MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strategic influencing experience
Experience in a management role
Experience in a performance role
Full Driving Licence
As an NLO you will have responsibility for approximately one third of the UK's geography. you will be provided with a car for use in your role, and you may be required to stay overnight, for which expenses will be paid in line with the NABIS Payment of Expenses Policy
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Location: This role is required to travel across the UK meeting with Officers and Staff from a number of Forces. A car is provided for this purpose.
Type: Police Staff or Officer - This post would be suitable for a Retired or Retiring Police Officer
Interviews: July 2024
Contact: Esther Martin Deputy Head of NABIS [email protected]
By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements
- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities
- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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