Operational Officer
Summary Information for vacancy - reference Operational Officer
Department
Secret Intelligence Service
Salary
Salary details available during the recruitment process.
Location
Greater London, London
Closing Date
31 December 2014
Interviews start
Not specified
Grade
Fast Stream
Seniority
Not specified
Pay frequency
Monthly
Appointment Terms
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Full time
Travel required
Sometimes
No of vacancies
10 or more
Field of work
Operational Delivery, Operational Research, Planning, Policy Delivery
Brief Description
SIS operates worldwide to collect secret foreign intelligence to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the United Kingdom.
Vacancy description
Operational Officers collect and deliver intelligence, working both in the UK and overseas. There are three types of Operational Officer. Case Officers plan and carry out intelligence gathering operations overseas, primarily by recruiting and running agents. Targeting Officers build up intelligence pictures of different areas of interest, to identify potential agents and contribute to operational planning. Reports Officers become subject matter experts on a geographical area or specific topic, such as terrorism or proliferation, and manage the delivery of SIS’s intelligence to Whitehall.
Qualifications
2.2 degree or higher.
Further information
CRB check required - Yes
Regulated by OCSC - No
Reserved for existing civil servants - No
Reserved for UK nationals - Yes
How to apply
Applications for this role can be made at any time.
For more information and to apply, visit www.siscareers.gov.uk