Officer Development Programme (ODP) for Trainee Investigator, Intelligence Officer and Intelligence Analyst
Role Overview
The National Crime Agency recruits trainees for Investigator, Intelligence Officer, or Analyst pathways.
The structured Officer Development Programme lasts two years and develops trainees into accredited officers or analysts.
No prior law-enforcement experience is required.
Placement in a business area depends on the command chosen; trainees may be assigned to an appropriate pathway and role.
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Programme overview
The National Crime Agency recruits trainees for Investigator, Intelligence Officer, or Analyst pathways.
The structured Officer Development Programme lasts two years and develops trainees into accredited officers or analysts.
No prior law-enforcement experience is required.
Placement in a business area depends on the command chosen; trainees may be assigned to an appropriate pathway and role.
Role and duties
- Support the NCA’s work to disrupt serious and organised crime and protect the public from high-risk criminals.
- Build intelligence about crime threats, pursue dangerous offenders, and develop specialist capabilities.
- Develop investigational, intelligence, or analytical competencies and undertake investigations after accreditation.
- Opportunities may include overt and covert investigations.
Training and accreditation
- Complete the two-year structured training programme and evidence competence across the applicable pathway.
- Pass a series of exams and achieve accreditation as an NCA Investigator, Intelligence Officer, or NCA Analyst.
- Prior law-enforcement experience is not required.
Salary and allowances
- Listed salary is £32,107.
- London weighting allowance is £4,379 per annum; South East weighting allowance is £3,504 per annum.
Employment and working pattern
- Contract type is permanent.
- Working pattern is full time, with flexible working stated.
Locations
- Listed locations include Birmingham, Bridgend, Bristol, Chelmsford, Crawley, Dover, Exeter, Gatwick Airport, Gillingham, Heathrow Airport, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Normanton (Calder), Nottingham, Slough, Solent, Stevenage, Sunderland, Tolworth, and Warrington.
Vacancy details
The posting lists 25 roles across commands and business areas.
Application deadline is 15 October 2026 at 23:55.
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