- S25-327 CTPNW Prevent Triage Officer

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. 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.

Information about the specific role

To conduct holistic threat, risk and vulnerability assessments on individuals identified as vulnerable to radicalisation. To research, develop and assess intelligence. Also, to identify threats, possible patterns of risk/vulnerability and manage the resultant risks in line with operational requirements of role. And, to support and educate partners around their prevent duty.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Comply with Prevent Case Management and Police Gateway Assessment Policies and Procedures in line with national, regional and local guidelines.

Receive, assess, evaluate and triage Prevent referrals from internal and external partners in order to make appropriate vulnerability assessments.

Research data systems to accurately review and assess information, making appropriate decisions and recommendations in line with the National Decision Making model.

Identify patterns of threat, risk and vulnerable behaviour to support Prevent objectives.

Identify individuals and institutions vulnerable to radicalisation in order to make appropriate recommendations for Prevent engagement and support.

To produce accurate research summaries utilising all available intelligence in order to provide direction and focus for the department.
To carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

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 5/10 years.

Application Form

Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post. 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)

As at 1st April 2022, the HR Secondment Model was implemented for all posts at CTPNW. This means that all officer and staff posts that are based in Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire or Merseyside, are seconded to CTPNW c/o Greater Manchester Police.

If you are successful in applying for a police staff post and are a member of police staff at a police force currently that is different to Lancashire Constabulary, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Lancashire Constabulary. You will then be seconded from Lancashire Constabulary to CTPNW c/o GMP.

Please note, your service will transfer over to your new force with you. If you have any queries around this process, please email CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk

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.

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.

Click on the link to access 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.

Link to Ethical policing undefined | College of Policing