ARV Capability Development – National Armed Policing Coordination Office - PS/DS
Secondment: Two years
Location: Remote
Job Summary
The post holder will form part of a specialist national unit responsible for supporting a co-ordinated and interoperable UK wide armed policing response to terrorism, national security and other significant threats and risks. The National Armed Policing Coordination Office (NAPCO) is responsible for a range of national policies and plans relating to armed policing, capability development across armed role profiles and supporting specialist armed operational activity occurring at a national level.
This role, for a sergeant, will include specific responsibility for ensuring force ARV officers are suitably trained and equipped, and supported by appropriate national policies and procedures, to deliver an interoperable (cross boundary) and effective response to terrorist attacks and other high threat and complex incidents/operations.
NAPCO is formed of a combination of both seconded police officers and permanent police staff. A chief inspector or police staff equivalent heads each of the functions within the unit.
Unit members are based across the UK and as such, the role provides opportunities for remote working although frequent travel to London and across the UK will be required (including regular nights away from home).
The unit provide an on-call capability 24/7, and the post holder will be required to perform on-call duties as part of a rota.
Vetting and STRAP
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) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
All appointments are subject to the post holder satisfying the highest levels of security clearance at the time of appointment and for the duration of the secondment agreement. Failure to achieve such clearance or removal of such clearance will result in termination of the secondment agreement and the post holder will be returned to their Home Force/Home Organisation. This does not affect your statutory right.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Additional Information
No accommodation provided.
Successful candidates may also be entitled to reasonable excess travel fares, this would be subject to prior consultation.
This secondment will be for a period of 2 years, extendable to 5 years subject to annual reviews and remote based, although frequent UK travel will be required.
Rest Days
Specialist Operations has an expectation that officers will arrive into post with no more than 5 outstanding rest days as a maximum.
Person Specification
This opportunity is open to substantive Detective Sergeants/Police Sergeants and Detective Constables/Police Constables supported for temporary promotion, excluding officers on WBA.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
How to Apply
For an application pack please contact CTPHQ HR Recruitment.
For further information regarding the roles please contact Inspector Simon Lockton Simon.Lockton.armedpolicing@met.police.uk
Completed applications must be sent to CTPHQ HR Recruitment by Friday 27th June 2025. Your application should include confirmation of support/approval for the secondment opportunity from your HR Department and ACPO team/Head of Department via email.