Training and Development Officer

ABOUT THE JOB

Applications are invited from suitably qualified / experienced applicants who wish to be considered for a full time vacancy within the Intelligence, Analytical, Communications and Technology Training Department, which is part of Crime and Specialist Training, at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife.

The job is highly specialised and will primarily focus on the training and development of Police Scotland’s Crime Intelligence Analysts and police officers who are involved in crime investigations / Intelligence collection / dissemination, utilising digital and data knowledge / skills, tactics and techniques.

The main job purpose of the Training Development Officers is to:-

• Carry out Training Needs Analysis, design, deliver and evaluate training and to ensure quality of service, with particular focus on providing students with the analytical / digital and data related skills and knowledge to enable them to provide specialist support to investigations / intelligence collection in line with Police Scotland’s strategic priorities.
• Coordinate and deliver specialist training to students, including facilitation of classroom based inputs and practical exercises.
• Prepare, write, review and update training materials ensuring that they are current, relevant and in line with current Police Scotland policy and strategy.
• To research subjects, prepare lesson packs; deliver lectures and presentations appropriate to roles within the Intelligence, Technology (Digital and cybercrime), Analysis and Communications investigations disciplines.
• Assess, support and counsel students on their individual performance and development needs.
• Undertake course administration functions.
• Draw on experience to ensure InTACT Training is focused on current operational practices and procedure and to act as a subject matter expert to provide advice and support Crime Intelligence Analysts / Intelligence Officers and investigators across the force.

ABOUT YOU

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with significant experience within a related technical field.

In the absence of formal qualifications, relevant working experience is required in order to support familiarisation and on the job training for the role.

This full time post is permanent and will require Management Level Vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 0900 – 1700.

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

We are emotionally aware

We take ownership

We are collaborative

We deliver, support and inspire

We analyse critically

We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number - 1589