ERSOU - CTP - PS/DS Dedicated Source Unit (DSU)
An exciting opportunity has arisen, where applications are invited from Police Sergeants. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join ERSOU’s Counter Terrorism Dedicated Source Unit.The successful candidate will contribute towards protecting the public from terrorism and other extremist activity through the provision of appropriate supervisory oversight in relation to the recruitment, management and development of intelligence sources in accordance with the National Intelligence Model, the Manual of Guidance and relevant Codes of Practice To ensure appropriate collection and dissemination of intelligence which meets current requirements and to maintain the safety and security of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS), also ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the Dedicated Source Unit and the intelligence obtained. To support and develop individual CHIS handlers and the wider DSU team. To contribute to achieving the vision, purpose and values of ERSOU Policing
The role is wide-ranging and includes;
Supervision of a team of CHIS handlers responsible for the recruitment, management and development of Covert Human Intelligence Sources deployed in the areas of Counter Terrorism and Domestic Extremism
Receipt and dissemination of tasking requests received from CT Policing and Security Service partners, ensuring such tasks are actioned and responded to in a timely manner
Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation, guidance, Codes of Practice and protocols appertaining to the use and conduct of CHIS Ensuring that intelligence gained is done so ethically and recorded appropriately, providing effective quality assurance
The base location will be in Chelmsford, Essex but will be required to travel across the region.