Priority Crime Management Centre Officer: Research and Threat Assessment Desk: Multi-Dimensional Analysis (Warrant Officer) at South African Police Service (SAPS)

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English; 
• Must be a South African citizen; 
• Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence 
• Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage. 

Additional requirements: 

• A three (3) year Diploma/Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Policing / Law / Forensic Investigation / Information Technology / Project Management or other related field of study. Experience in field of the post will serve as an advantage. 

Core Functions: 

• Conduct research effectively by maintaining accurate records of threats related to National Priority Offences. 
• Analyse and conduct desktop literature and field research on National Priority threats. 
• Interpret data sets and identify threat trends, patterns, and insights 
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize threat findings and analysis. 
• Guide threat based multi-disciplinary problem solving approach and decision-making focusing on what is happening now and predictions about future developments (hypotheses testing) informing the National, Provincial and Regional Priority Crime Threat Picture (Southern African Development Community [SADC] Region). 
• Ensure the development of risk hypothesis and inferences regarding the criminal business system to inform investigation combating solution. 
• Remain informed and up to date with the threat trends, economic conditions, and technological advancements. 
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure the provision of a comprehensive picture of the nature, extent, scope and impact of the threat and the key drivers, through a threat and risk assessment on the priority crime offences. 
• Supervise and exercise control over human, physical and financial resources allocated to the environment.