Inspector - Borders (CTPSE)

Job Type: Full‑time. All roles are available for flexible working, including job sharing and part‑time unless operational or business reasons prevent it.

About the Role: Applications are invited from qualified Sergeants (supported) and substantive Inspectors who are seeking an opportunity at Inspector level within the Counter Terrorism Policing Borders (CTPB) team. This role is at the forefront of efforts to protect national security from the threats posed by hostile states and terrorism. The overall purpose is to manage and oversee a team of Border professionals who manage known and unknown threats and risks posed by individuals and groups seeking to travel across borders in furtherance of terrorism and threats to national security, working in the ports environment and engaging with members of the travelling public, aircraft, vessels, and freight from all over the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with national, regional, and local policing units, external partners, security partners and other relevant businesses as part of overseeing and leading counter‑terrorism, national‑security and safeguarding operations at the UK border.
• Travel mainly across the South East region and occasionally throughout the UK; a full UK driving licence is required.
• Cover the on‑call rota for CTPSE Borders and work at least one weekend in six at one of the regional hubs.

Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain vetting level DV together with enhanced security checks.
• British National, having resided in the UK for the past ten years (with exemptions for overseas diplomats or students studying abroad).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Security Vetting: It is essential that the successful candidate obtain and maintain a DV vetting level and enhanced security checks.

How to Apply: To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 7 June 2026 at 23:55 hrs.

Inclusive Culture & Diversity: The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. Our strategy is underpinned by the following five strategic objectives:

• Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
• Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
• Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
• Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
• Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

Benefits: Good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities for further development of your own capabilities.

Application Notes: You need to have support from your Head of Command / Department. Additional forms may be required for officers from Hampshire, Kent or other forces. Please upload your latest PDR (or recent CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting), your Training Record, and the Recommendation for Appointment Form as part of your application.

Contact: For questions about the role, contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting Job Reference number 23548.

Additional Information: We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible. Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.