OSINT specialist sought for the Intelligence and Analysis Unit (EAE) in the Central and West Jutland Police

Police investigations are increasingly challenged by criminal actors' use of modern technology, digital communication and the increasing shift of crime to the online world. We are therefore looking for an information specialist with specialist knowledge within OSINT (Open Source Intelligence).

About the Intelligence and Analysis Unit

Intelligence and Analysis (EAE) in the Central and West Jutland Police falls under the Central Investigation Department and consists of a good distribution of dedicated and specialized employees with both police and civilian backgrounds. The section cooperates very interdisciplinary and supports the entire police district with task solutions within a wide range of areas such as organized, personal and economic crime, intelligence and operational analyses.

About the position

OSINT is a complex field where new acquisition options are constantly emerging, while others are out-dated. Development is rapid, which is why it is essential to stay up-to-date on tools and acquisition processes, among other things.
At EAE we are looking for an OSINT specialist who has experience in acquiring data and information from the open and more "dark" side of the internet.

At EAE you will experience a committed and motivated interdisciplinary working environment where you have the opportunity to develop and challenge your skills. You will work closely with other specialists in other forms of intelligence gathering, teledata analysis and operational analyses to support both investigative and operational units.

The job is very varied and requires a willingness to adapt, as well as an understanding of changing priorities. You must be able to collect, process and analyze relevant information in a targeted, efficient and safety-conscious manner.

We offer exciting and versatile work in a well-functioning social environment with an informal approach, where you will participate in close interdisciplinary collaboration with the other employees at EAE with the aim of being able to creatively seek out new and crucial information for use in forming a comprehensive intelligence picture and operationalization in relation to the police's diverse efforts.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Information search and intelligence data collection via OSINT
• Continuous development, identification and maintenance of new OSINT tools
• Preparation of written documentation based on retrieved data
• The possibility of appearing in court as an expert witness
• Participation in relevant cooperation and exchange of experience

You will have great opportunity to influence the work organization and development of the OSINT position.

Relevant educational activities can be expected in connection with the position.

About you

The job does not require a specific education, but it is expected that your professional interest is centered around the internet and the OSINT area. This can be based on a previous position such as journalist, librarian or experience from a media/research company, the Police, the Armed Forces, IT University or something completely different.

In addition, we are looking for a colleague with the following competencies:

• Experience with in-depth information search on the Internet
• Loves to dig deep into the different layers of information and gather information that can document patterns and connections
• In-depth knowledge of various social media
• Source-critical and with good judgment in handling sensitive information
• Curious, creative, inventive and solution-oriented
• Able to work both independently and in close collaboration with other resource persons
• Structured, systematic and responsible in the approach to work
• Good communication skills in both writing and speaking, including good English skills

You thrive on working in a detailed and in-depth manner, but also possess the ability to maintain an overview. You must have good IT skills, and it is expected that you can process, validate and document collected material at a professional level, and communicate your findings to all levels of the organization.

Experience with web scraping, web technologies, internal APIs, source codes, Burp Suite and developer tools or similar tools is a plus.

Salary and employment conditions

You will be employed on collective agreement terms in accordance with the agreements in force at any time between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organisation of Danish Academics or other relevant collective agreement.  

Your workplace will be the Central and West Jutland Police, Police Station, Stationsvej 74, 7500 Holstebro. The Central and West Jutland Police is a smoke-free workplace.

It is a prerequisite for employment that you can be security cleared to the classification level "secret" and that you can maintain the security clearance throughout your employment.

Interviews are expected to be held in weeks 25 and 26.

Candidates who are invited for an interview may be sent an assignment to be completed prior to the interview.

The position is then expected to be filled as soon as possible.

Contact and application

If you would like to hear more about the position, you are welcome to contact Police Commissioner Mogens Poort on tel. 51249612 or e-mail MPO001@politi.dk (The email cannot be used for applications)

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of gender, age, religion or ethnic background.

You can find general information about the police at www.politi.dk and about the police as a workplace at   www.jobipolitiet.dk .

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