Careers
A career in Counter Terrorism Policing is like no other with specialist roles spanning the UK and overseas.
Current vacancies are published below.
Transferee – Constable, Authorised Firearms Officer – CTSFO
Location: Manchester
Closing date: 31 January 2019
Greater Manchester Police are offering transfer opportunities for qualified firearms officers who are currently trained and operationally competent as an AFO base in the Armed Response Vehicle (ARV). We are also accepting applications from SFO/CTSFO role profiles who are currently serving within a Home Office force.
This is a vacancy for a highly motivated and professional individual to be at the heart of the Pursue strand of Counter Terrorism Policing. The post is based in Hertfordshire where you will work in support of a CTP surveillance team.
The role of the Surveillance Planner is to provide a full planning and preparation function to the CTP surveillance team, provide support as required during live deployments, complete statistical returns, reports and administration duties.
The post holder will be expected to research planned surveillance deployments, produce operational orders and deliver pre-deployment briefings, therefore, keyboard skills and research are a vital part of this role.
Internal Communication Coordinator
Location: Greater Manchester Police
Closing date: 27 January 2019
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is looking for an Internal Communications Coordinator to join the team. The aim of the role is to develop, improve, promote and integrate two-way communication channels throughout the network, key agencies and stakeholders to ensure activity is aligned with the strategic direction of the Force & CTPNW.
You should have the ability to think strategically and demonstrate analytical skills. Have an awareness of conducting internal communication within a political environment, together with relevant experience in a communications role. You should be willing to be flexible in both working hours and arrangements to meet the ever changing needs of the organisation.
Facilities and Security Supervisor (Near Gatwick)
Location: Near Gatwick
Closing date: 22 January 2019
We are looking for Facilities and Security Supervisors to join our Protect and Prepare team, part of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTP SE). We have one opportunity based near Gatwick.
You will supervise the building, facilities, security staff and functions in accordance with the high mandatory CT security standards. You will operate, oversee and maintain the biometric and access systems ensuring that staff and visitors are safely managed, whilst also overseeing the facilities contract arrangements.
We are looking for a Security Officer to join our Protect and Prepare team, part of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTP SE). You will provide overall security/guarding capability to protect the assets and staff at the CTP SE site, complying with complex security procedures whilst maintaining a good level of customer service.
You will ensure all security related systems and equipment are maintained, liaising with appropriate parties to seek resolution to any issues or failure. You will be required to provide resilience for reception in times of high demand and periods of absence.
Senior Counter Terrorism Crime Scene Investigator
Location: Near M4 Junction 12
Closing date: 3 February 2019
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Senior CT CSI to join our investigations team, part of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE).
You will supervise and co-ordinate the work of CT Crime Scene Investigators (CTCSI), to monitor their progress and performance and development, to assure the quality of all aspects of the department’s functions, taking part in all types of scene investigations but with a scene management role in relation to murders and other major crime cases.
CBRN Operations & Intelligence Manager – Inspector
Location: Coventry
Closing date: 10 February 2019
Applications are invited from substantive or temporary Inspectors, with their Chief Officers approval, for the position of CBRN Operations & Intelligence Manager on a 2 year secondment to the Counter Terrorism Policing National CBRN Centre based at the College of Policing, Coventry.
The successful applicant will manage the team responsible for the delivery of advice, guidance and support to the UK Police service and wider partners. They will also be responsible for the operational exploitation of CBRN intelligence from and to a wide range of partners in support of UK CBRN Operational preparedness.
West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit (WMCTU) has an opportunity for you to join us as a part-time cleaner working 25 hours per week. The hours of work are flexible and will be between Monday and Saturday.
Duties include general housekeeping and maintenance of premises to include the cleaning of office accommodation, meeting rooms, washrooms, kitchens, public areas and the removal and upkeep of all waste management tasks.
Counter Terrorism Unit – Business Assurance Officer
Location: Birmingham
Closing date: 27 January 2019
This role will support two Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) HQ functions – business and information assurance – within regional Counter Terrorism Intelligence Units (CT(I)Us).
Business Assurance (BA) provides a single means by which the Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism(CT) including Domestic Extremism (DE), and CT leaders, can be assured that Threat, Harm, Opportunity and Risk is identified, handled and managed by the CT/DE Network in a consistent and effective manner.
Information assurance (IA) provides the steps to ensure that the CT Network’s information assets are kept secure. The regional BA and IA Officer role will support the National Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (NCTPHQ) IA function to ensure that security policies are adhered to in CT(I)Us and forces.
You must have a recent and proven track record of providing protective security advice, a good standard of computer literacy and experience of producing computer based or written reports to a deadline. In addition to this you will be delivering presentations and training, plus carry out high level problem solving. You will also be able to provide clear evidence of good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Applications are invited from Substantive Sergeants for a vacancy within the CT Border Policing Team (formerly Special Branch) at Luton Airport.
This advert is open to officers within the region from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. At this time this advert is not open to Essex or Hertfordshire police officers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Sergeant to assist in maintaining the safety and security of our borders by managing a team of officers undertaking Counter Terrorism Policing activities at the port.
National Configuration and Cryptographic Manager
Location: East Birmingham
Closing date: 24 January 2019
This role will report to the National Desktop and Field Manager and will directly support all teams within the National Customer Service Centre (CSC) as well as the wider NCTP community. The individual will be responsible for and control all Configuration items, Cryptographic devices and material, along with providing day-to-day Desktop Team Incident, Service Request and Problem management, for all supported devices and services within the portfolio, in line with National CT/DE priorities.
This role will report to the National Desktop and Field Manager and will directly support all teams within the National Customer Service Centre (CSC) as well as the wider NCTP community. The individual will primarily be responsible for the day to day management of all Desktop Field Engineers, as well as the Desktop Team’s Incident, Service Request and Problem management, for all supported devices and services within the portfolio, in line with National CT/DE priorities.
This role will provide technical desktop and field engineering assistance to the Field Support Team Leader and the wider CSC and NCTP Project teams, in the daily management of all hardware related issues. Additionally, cryptographic device support will be a vitally important part of this role and will require Developed Vetting status.
This role will directly report to the National Cryptographic and Configuration Manager whilst supporting the Technical Teams within CSC, including the Project Support element of the wider CTP HQ business. This is entirely new and will be the focal point for receipt and issue of all of the businesses logistics and classified IT equipment, which will require a proficient and well organised individual with exceptional attention to detail.