Constable - Con IMU
CTPNW Constable/DC Intelligence Management Unit, FIB
Based in Merseyside
Secondment to GMP
Merseyside/Cheshire Intelligence Management Unit, based at the Operational Command Centre in Speke, is looking for keen PCs/DCs to join their team 2 / 3 in total).
Experience dealing with intelligence is desirable but not essential. We are eager to seek applications from individuals who can demonstrate an ability to manage threat, harm and risk be that through attendance at police incidents and/or through the investigation of criminal offences.
All members of the team receive extensive training and will be allocated a mentor until they are confident to perform the role, all under the close supervision of our management team.
Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post, PLEASE NOTE at this initial stage, you are only asked to provide evidence of the four criteria below.
Please limit your response to 250 words per subject and note if you are unable to evidence these areas, your application will not meet the shortlisting criteria. These subject headings will need to be added in the Supporting Evidence field or simply by attaching a Word document. At this application stage you are not required to evidence all of the criteria from the job description, this will be covered in the interview stage.
1. Experience of making assessments and complex decisions (JUST THINK).
2 Experience of identifying and mitigating threat and risk (JUST LEAD).
3. Experience of liaising with partner agencies (JUST TALK).
4. Evidence of an operational understanding of the diverse communities (Merseyside/Cheshire) and an ability to evidence delivering a policing response informed by that understanding (JUST LISTEN).
Introduction
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 managed 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 command team for CTPNW.
Job Purpose
To receive, assess and manage information and intelligence in accordance with the National Standards of Intelligence Management, highlighting threat and risk to the IMU manager and carry out development where appropriate.
To disrupt individuals or groups whose activities fall within the definition of Counter Terrorism.
To liaise with the Security Service and NCTPOC (National Counter Terrorism Police Operations Centre) in relation to National Security and Terrorism Investigations, as directed.
Act as a Case Officer on lead investigations and priority operations as identified under the Intelligence Handling Model.
This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of vetting (DV).
Please provide your 1000 word evidence using the attached JDQ and give examples under each heading of the Leadership Framework
Click here for JDQ
Click here for the Leadership Framework
Click here for the shift pattern
If you require further information, please contact Supervisor Andy Swann (0151 777 7006) / DS Rich Kirby (0151 777 6222) or T/DCI John Danher (0151 777 8550)”.
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 is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all