Constable - Intelligence Development Team (IDT) - ERSOU CTP

Bedfordshire Police
ERSOU Officer Secondment
External Secondment
ERSOU - CTP
Forcewide, Other
Essex
Constable
Constable

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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03/04/2023, 23:55

ABOUT ERSOU

ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region. ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they can offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

This role is in CTP East which is part of a national network dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism. The unit has officers covering all four areas of the Government’s CONTEST strategy – Protect, Prepare, Prevent, and Pursue.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to help us in our fight against this threat.

By joining one of our specialist teams, you’ll be able to develop your skills in a niche and exciting role, while helping to identify and disrupt those who want to cause serious harm to our communities through terrorist means.

THE ROLE

This is a PC/DC role within the Intelligence Development Team within ERSOU-CTP. Given the nature of the CT effort there may be a requirement to travel throughout the Eastern Region based on operational needs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person looking to develop their career, and work within the Counter Terrorism environment. 

The main responsibilities of the role will be to gather and develop CT intelligence from around the Eastern region and liaise with other agencies regarding information on terrorism and security issues.  

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are competent in the substantive rank and be fully fit without restrictions and be up to date with unarmed defence tactic training. 

Applicants must be an authorised police driver (any level) with a full UK driving licence. 

The post holder will be required to join the ERSOU CTP on-call rota in due course.  

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role will be to gather and develop intelligence from around the Eastern region
and liaise with the Security Service and other agencies regarding information on terrorism and security issues. To achieve this, they will be required to maintain strong links with the Security Service, SO15, the National Domestic Extremism Unit and other National Agencies, being a contact point for such agency tasking. The post holder must also liaise with external partners who have an interest in national security matters including other Police Services where necessary.

The Post holder will promote the national Counter Terrorism strategy (CONTEST) within the Eastern region and support the delivery of objectives at force and regional level. The Post holder will also undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time. They will on occasions be called upon to support the investigation of all suspected terrorist incidents and individuals who come to notice as suspected of being involved in terrorism. This includes dealing with prisoners and completing files when applicable.

Hours of work: Constables within the IDT currently work an eight-week shift pattern but as a part of our consultation process, this will move to a six weeks shift pattern, which enables coverage between 7am and 7pm. Working one weekend in six.. The proposed shift pattern is attached for you attention. 

Travel commitment: Vehicles are provided for the role but travel to normal place of duty is the responsibility of the applicant. For further information about the role or mileage from your home address to the working location please contact: ersou.recruitment@herts.pnn.police.uk  

VETTING

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) and 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.  

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

If you are successful, you will be joining one of the most accomplished policing collaborations in the UK where ERSOU’s values of Courageous, Inclusive and Professional are exhibited daily across the full breadth of capabilities and functions we deliver. In your application we will be looking for written evidence around the following competencies and the minimum entry requirements from the role profile: 

  • We take ownership
  • We analyse critically
  • We deliver, support, and inspire
  • Minimum entry requirements

(500 words limit applies to each competency) 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For information about this role please contact DI Simon Carpenter 01473 613880 or DS Rachael Harris on 01245 452985

IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT FROM 

ESSEX/KENT OFFICERS 

Must notify the HR Resource Planning Team of their intention to apply by email to hr.resource.planning@ecis.police.uk no later than 5 working days prior to closing date 

NORFOLK/SUFFOLK OFFICERS 

No further authorisation required 

CAMBS OFFICERS 

No further authorisation required 

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’.   

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.  

 

 

This advert is closed to applications.