Job Description

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.

Applications are invited for the post of CTPNW Prison Intelligence Officer, within the HQ Crime Division based at Hutton Headquarters.

The purpose of this role is to ensure effective gathering of intelligence from Her Majesty\'s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and other associated establishments relating to national security issues. To ensure that all relevant intelligence in relation to Counter Terrorism, extremism and radicalisation is shared between law enforcement agencies and other relevant services.

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile. If you require additional information about this role please contact DI Kulbir Kaur on 0161 8567921.

Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass MV & DV vetting.

Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

PLEASE NOTE, AGENCY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY FOR INTERNAL VACANCIES.

As at 1st April 2022, an 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 a police officer from the any of the 4 forces named above and are successful in your application for this CTPNW post, you be seconded to CTPNW c/o GMP and you will be located at Lancashire.

If you are police officer from GMP, you will be seconded to CTPNW you will be located at Lancashire.

If you are police officer from any other Force you will transfer to Lancashire Constabulary and be seconded to CTPNW c/o GMP. You will be located at Lancashire.

This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of vetting.

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 backgrounds.

Please click on the link for advice on a career in CT Policing and for contact information of the careers team, who can offer support on your application process.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS THURSDAY 17TH AUGUST 2023 AT 23:55.

Approval must be sought from HR for all applications for out of force/external secondments. Therefore, if you are planning on applying for this secondment please fully complete a and send to Workforce Planning (workforce.planning@cheshire.police.uk).

Failure to do so may result in your application not being progressed. Please DO NOT apply through Oleeo.

Please send your application and authorisation forms, with Line Manager and Superintendent/ Head of Department approval to Workforce Planning at least 2 working days before the closing date. Workforce Planning will then review eligibility and forward the paperwork to the seconding organisation.

Please be advised that following a successful application, final release will be subject to approval by the Deputy Chief Constable. HR reserve the right to withdraw any application that has not been granted approval.

Police Staff are required to relinquish their substantive post if the secondment duration is expected to be over one year. Please see the secondment policy for further information.

Please follow the above instructions to apply for the role, any applications received through Oleeo will not be reviewed.

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email diversity.equality.inclusion@cheshire.police.uk

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Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.

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