Sgt DSHU

CTPNW Secondment Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years OCC Speke. Applicants must obtain approval from their Chief Superintendent/Head of Department before submitting an application.

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.

We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual to fulfil the role of Sergeant Source Manager within the Dedicated Source Handling Unit (DSHU) capability in CTPNW. As a Source Manager, you will lead staff in the DSHU to proactively recruit and manage CHIS, debriefing and developing intelligence to support national security activity. You will be responsible for the direct line management of constables and police staff in the DSHU in their role performed in line with the CHIS Manual of Standards.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with a positive can-do attitude and great team building skills.

To do this role you should:

• Be able to dynamically lead a team of handlers, ensuring they work cohesively together to deliver human intelligence requirements for the counter terrorism network and wider partners.
• Be confident to work in partnership with other forces and agencies on a national level in support of identified threats and priorities.
• Attention to detail is paramount.
• As Source Manager, you will ensure that the handling, use and conduct of sources is in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
• Be able to monitor the welfare of the source and the relationship between the Handlers and the source.
• Be capable of identifying, recruiting and developing covert human intelligence sources in conjunction with partner agencies in order to gather intelligence to support national security priorities and CTPNW requirements.
• Ensure CHIS Handlers maintain accurate records of meetings, payments, expenses and rewards in accordance with policy; ensuring honesty and integrity at all times.
• Be able to demonstrate a proven track record in outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to provide out of hours Controller cover on a regular basis as part of a rota system.

The role will be based in Merseyside. You will be expected to travel around the NW region to attend meetings/manage staff at multiple sites. The role requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material daily and applicants must hold, or be prepared to undergo, National Security Vetting at Developed Vetting level before taking up the post. Successful candidates are required to go through further checks after being appointed. Role specific training will be provided to successful candidates. Elements of the training will be pass or fail.

Other Information – 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. Please note, the majority of the communication will be sent to 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 refer to the official guidance.

Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 5/10 years.

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.

You will find attached the Ethical Policing Principles, 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.