Transfer / Secondment CTPNW - Forensic Exhibits Officer - Detective Constable - Investigations - 1893603 , - Ref:1893603

Standby/Call Out
Enhanced Vetting Required

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. CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism.

We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support CTPNW in achieving its mission.

Are you a detective driven by the thrill of cracking complex and one-of-a-kind cases? With the right training could you take charge of managing the forensic evidence that supports and drives CT investigations?
Do you want to take your career to a new level and dive into managing exhibits from ‘cradle to grave’ being in control of scene searches and examinations, liaising and working alongside experts from a multitude of specialisms plus regularly training and operating with peers from across the CT network?
Here’s your chance.
Within FMT, you will:
• Receive exclusive training you won’t find anywhere else in Policing, including a 3-week residential course in Morton on Marsh and specialised CBRN training amongst a host of other focused, structured training to increase knowledge and skills.
• Learn from experienced colleagues who have been there and done it – your trainers have real-world experience.
• Work alongside a network of like-minded officers and staff, all driven towards the same goal.
• Be part of the team here in the North West who share knowledge and expertise, ensuring continuous development for you and them.

• What we offer:
• Monday to Friday working with on-call duties once every 8 weeks to cover out of hours and weekends.
• Continuous training and CPD to expand your skillset and advance your career in this dynamic field.
If you are ready for a role that pushes the boundaries of your detective career, look no further. FMT is calling you.

- UK Nationality

You must be a UK National to work for CTPNW. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearance. 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 therefore will not be able to perform their duties.

Please ensure that your application follows the above guidance. If you need further advice, please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk.

Please note, the majority of the communication will be sent the e-mail address you provide on your application form. Please ensure to regularly monitor your inbox and your junk mail folder.

- Vetting Requirements

This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) level before taking up the post.

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.

For specialist police posts, eligible candidates will:
• have completed their probation at the closing date;
• be confirmed in the rank of the vacancy;
• not previously been unsuccessful at an assessment or interview for the same post within the last six months;
• have no outstanding disciplines (not including complaints).
• have completed the minimum tenure in your current post (if specialist post)

- Application Form

Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post. Please note when completing your application:

• You only NEED to evidence essential criteria marked (AF) during the application stage. If you do not evidence the essential criteria, you will not be shortlisted for the role.
• If you possess a desirable criteria marked (AF) please do evidence this
• You will have a maximum of 150 words PER essential/desirable criteria listed beneath Qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and other.
• Successful applicants will be invited in for an assessment and/or competency-based interview and you will have to pass a medical, background checks.

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.

Please note that your Secondment Support form needs to be completed and attached no later than a week after the closing date or we will not process the application.

This vacancy is open to Officers wishing to transfer into Greater Manchester Police. Please note, you must be employed by a Home Office Force in order to apply. Regrettably, we cannot accept applications from officers working for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

- Inclusion, Diversity & Equality

CTPNW is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a great place to work.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. CTPNW welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

Sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.

If you have a disability and you require support with your application or any part of the selection process, please let us know so we can support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you need any support please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk and the CTPNW Recruitment team will be happy to assist.

You will find attached the Ethical Policing Principals, Valuing Difference and Leadership Expectations for policing, these nationally recognised behaviours and values set out the guidance that you will be tested against within any specialist recruitment process. This will provide a consistent foundation for a range of local and national processes to be evidenced and which CTPNW adhere to.

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