Description CTPNW Detective Inspector Merseyside & Cheshire Intelligence Hub Introduction to Counter Terrorism Policing North West: 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. Merseyside/Cheshire Intelligence Management Hub, based at the Operational Command Centre in Speke, is looking for a proactive Detective Inspector with a background in intelligence management or criminal investigations. This is an exciting opportunity in which, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex case load in order to maintain national security. The successful candidate will manage a large intelligence portfolio using dynamic and sensitive investigative strategies, they will work closely with partner agencies and lead a team of innovative and resourceful detectives and staff. Experience dealing with intelligence is desirable but not essential. The candidate should demonstrate experience of investigating criminal offences and the ability to manage threat, harm and risk within either covert or overt investigations. The successful candidate will receive extensive training and development within CTPNW. A full development plan will be discussed on appointment with opportunities for additional training within CTPNW and alongside partner agencies. If you are interested in the role, DCI Nicola Evans will be holding an information session on the 17th September 2024 between 13.00-1400hrs. This event will be held on teams and aims to explain the role in more detain along with an overview of the training package with an opportunity for candidates to ask questions. If you would like to attend, please contact CTPNWHRgmp.police.uk before 13.00hrs on the 16 th September 2024. Please see attached Job Description for further details regarding duties and responsibilities. PLEASE NOTE at this initial stage, you are only asked to provide evidence of the four criteria below. Please limit your response to 250 words per subject and note if you are unable to evidence these areas, your application will not meet the shortlisting criteria. These subject headings will need to be added in the Supporting Evidence field or simply by attaching a Word document. At this application stage you are not required to evidence all of the criteria from the job description, this will be covered in the interview stage. 1. Provide an example of making complex decisions whilst leading others. (Just Think). 2. Describe your experience of identifying and mitigating threat and risk (Just Lead). 3. Give an example of how you have liaised with partner agencies to protect the community (Just Talk). 4. Provide evidence of how you create and maintain a positive and inclusive working environment (Just Listen.) This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of vetting (DV). Please provide your evidence using the attached JDQ and give examples under each heading of the Leadership Framework as detailed above Click here for JDQ Click here f or the Leadership Framework If you require further information, please contact DCI Nicola Evans on 01517771620 or Nicola.evansmerseyside.police.uk 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