Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA)
We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.
The main purpose of the role is to Provide specialist advice on all aspects of Counter Terrorism Protective Security in conjunction with H.M. Government’s Contest Strategy (Protect and Prepare), through the completion of national tasks and work streams authorised by Counter Terrorism Policing HQ and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).
“You must be a British citizen to work for CTP West Midlands If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you may also be considered. However, if successful, you may be asked to relinquish your non‐British nationality (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTPWM. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance; substantial ties means that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time.
If you're already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn't a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the Department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn't a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another Department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, taking into account the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.”
- Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) role is a hybrid role (mix of home & office working)
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 11th June 2025
For further information contact ctsa@westmercia.police.uk
Why work for us?
- 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff networks and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
- Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
- We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
- We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk (internally please use myBop)
Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process
*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)