Contract type – Permanent
Rank – Sergeant
Information about the role:
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. Our staff work to the Government’s CONTEST strategy under the four pillars of Prevent, Protect, Prepare and Pursue. We use a functional model with Senior Responsible Officers, line manged by the CT Head, leading areas of Investigations, Intelligence, Business Services, Borders, Special Projects, Prevent and Change.
CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism. Our priorities focus us to drive business through performance, improvement and transformation so we can continue to counter the ever-changing threat of terrorism and extremism. Operational oversight and governance is managed by the CT ACC and the CT Head coordinates delivery against the four strands of CONTEST strategy (Prevent, Protect, Pursue and Prepare) in collaboration with local policing teams and other partner agencies. At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a great place to work.
For us to reduce the risk and threat of terrorism and protect the public, our people need to be at their best. They can only be at their best if they are able to be themselves at work and are supported through development and learning within their current role and future roles within the network.
We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support the Intelligence team for CTPNW.
The Operations Intelligence Management Unit (OIMU) sits within the Intelligence Branch of CTPNW and is responsible for handling and developing covert intelligence in support of Counter Terrorism investigations. The OIMU in the Greater Manchester hub operates with three syndicates, each working to a Detective Sergeant.
We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual for the role of Detective Sergeant in the OIMU, based predominantly at Greater Manchester Police HQ. As an OIMU DS, you will manage a small team of officers and staff who are responsible for the covert investigation of priority operations. Your team will proactively gather, assess and develop intelligence to support the objectives of a CT Senior Investigating Officer (CTSIO). In order to do so, you will build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement and UK intelligence community partners as part of daily business. Candidates should possess an investigative mindset, an understanding of intelligence handling, and the ability to assess threat and risk. Effective communication, teamwork and a proactive attitude are also vital attributes.
As a member of staff within CTPNW, you will become part of a national network of Counter Terrorism Policing officers and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in priority casework which has a significant regional impact, often with national or international interest. Once in role, you will be afforded opportunities to engage in regular CT specific training and development which is not ordinarily available to officers outside of the CTP network.
Candidates need not have worked in a Counter Terrorism background previously and full training and induction will be provided upon commencement of the role. After six months in post, candidates will commence their Intelligence Professionalisation Portfolio (IPP), a national and transferrable accreditation from the College of Policing, valid for three years. Officers and staff within the OIMU predominantly work early shifts on a weekday pattern, with the potential for further flexibility supported where operationally possible.
For further information regarding the role, please contact DI Laura Walters on 0161 856 0368 or laura.walters@gmp.police.uk
Other information:
This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of vetting.
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post
For further information regarding the National Security Vetting process, please click the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance’
Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
CTPNW are happy to accept officers on secondments from the Forces within the Collaboration Agreement – Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside. Details of secondment opportunities will be discussed if you are found appointable. Please complete and return the attached Secondment Support form.
This vacancy is open to Officers wishing to transfer into Greater Manchester Police. But, please note, you must be employed by a Home Office Force in order to apply, or the Ministry of Defence (if you have been recruited after 2014 and have attended SEARCH and followed the IPLDP training programme). Regrettably, we cannot accept applications from officers working for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.
Successful applicants will be invited in for a competency-based interview and you will have to pass a medical, background checks and a job-related fitness test.
How to Apply:
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