The Role
An opportunity has arisen for the post of Sergeant within CT policing borders at Harwich Ports Part of your duties will be to manage a border policing team dealing with intelligence relating to Counter Terrorism, Domestic Extremism and other associated ERSOU-CTP matters across the eastern region.
Key responsibilities:
Manage a team of staff responding to national alerts and partner requests. Ensure all aspects of Border Policing operations, within the area of responsibility are compliant with the National Standards of Intelligence Management (NSIM). This will include working in collaboration with the Fixed Intelligence Management Unit (FIMU) holding regional responsibility for all intelligence received.
Quality assure the use of Border policing powers, specifically Schedule 7 of TACT 2000 and Schedule 3 CTBSA 2019. This assurance will include proportionate and justified use of police powers in accordance with the codes of practice. Ensure appropriate use of digital device examination and baggage searches during Schedule 7 / 3 examinations. Quality assure written products (Ports Intelligence Reports) arising from police engagement.
Monitor the use of resources and provide records of team performance in respect of staff management. Develop the knowledge and skills of both team and individuals to ensure the best possible results at work by identifying needs, planning their development, and using a variety of activities to improve performance. Manage teams and individuals to agree short, medium, and long-term objectives. Develop associated plans, monitor and evaluate performance to ensure that organisational objectives are achieved.
Conduct intelligence driven briefing / tasking together with debriefing when appropriate to the duties performed and in accordance with organisational policy / procedure.
Produce operational plans as required and ensure they are ethical, compliant with legislation / policy / procedure and meet best practice.
Entry Requirements
• Must pass national Schedule 7 TACT 2000 / Schedule 3 CTBSA 2019 examinations and achieve accreditation within 3 months of appointment. Re- Accreditation will be required bi-annually thereafter.
• Individual must demonstrate competence in substantive rank.
Hours
• 24/7 shifts are worked at the ports of Stansted and Luton with reduced hours of coverage at the remaining ports, but subject to continuous review according to business demand.
• Perform regional on-call function as required.
The shift pattern is currently under review and this pattern will be subject to future change
Training
• Must pass national Schedule 7 TACT 2000 / Schedule 3 CTBSA 2019 accreditation and review examinations within 3 months of appointment. Must maintain accreditation reviewed bi-annually thereafter. The post holder will be expected to undertake training as and when required.
Interested? See the role profile for more details.
ERSOU – Who we are and what we do
Why work for ERSOU?
ERSOU is an organisation funded by the seven police forces that make up the Eastern region. Its vision is to protect the public from the threat of serious and organised crime and terrorism across the region. ERSOU has two main functions: Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then ERSOU is the force for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
ERSOU are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our constabularies are committed to providing support for our under-represented and marginalised communities, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabilities, neurodiversity, gender and LGBT+ communities.
VETTING
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined
This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you may also be considered. However, if successful, you may be asked to relinquish your non‐British nationality (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with ECTIU. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance, substantial ties mean that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time.
If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn’t a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, considering the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.
For Further information
Email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk, emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager. Or visit our website at (ERSOU) and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.
IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT FROM
ESSEX/KENT OFFICERS
Before submitting an application, please ensure that this advert has been supported by your home force, and that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria - the link for this can be found on your home force’s Secondments and External Opportunities webpage. If you are unsure, please contact HR Resource Planning on -
Kent & Essex HR (Resource Planning) hr.resource.planning@ecis.police.uk
(Kent Officers Only)“Accredited detectives in divisional detective posts:
The force reserves the right to consider current local resourcing positions and priorities. The force may make the decision to only progress applications from officers in divisional detective posts, if they have completed a minimum of 18 months service following date of accreditation. Applications may also not be progressed where local resourcing requirements do not allow release in an acceptable timeframe. Applicants will be informed as to the progress of their application at the relevant stage(s) of the selection process.”
NORFOLK/SUFFOLK OFFICERS
No further authorisation required
CAMBS OFFICERS
Not opened to Cambs Officers
BEDS OFFICERS
No further authorisation required
HERTS OFFICERS
Not opened to Herts Officers
Additional Information
All internal/external applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
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