Transfer/Secondment - CTPNW - OIMU Officer - Detective Sergeant - Intelligence Unit
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
Approval must be sought from HR for all applications for out of force/external secondments. Therefore, if you are planning on applying for this secondment please fully complete the secondment authorisation form and send to Workforce Planning (workforce.planning@cheshire.police.uk).
Failure to do so may result in your application not being progressed. Please DO NOT apply through Oleeo.
Please send authorisation forms, with Line Manager and Superintendent/ Head of Department approval to Workforce Planning at least 5 working days before the closing date. Workforce Planning will then review eligibility.
Please be advised that following a successful application, final release will be subject to approval by the Deputy Chief Constable. HR reserve the right to withdraw any application that has not been granted approval.
Police Staff are required to relinquish their substantive post if the secondment duration is expected to be over one year. Please Officers are required to relinquish their substantive post if the secondment duration is expected to be over 6 months. Please see the secondment policy for further information.
Please visit the below link to apply for the role, any applications received through Oleeo will not be reviewed.