Investigations Constable

The Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTPWM) Investigations department are the primary lead for Terrorist Investigations affecting the West Midlands region, which involves the planning of arrest phases (executive action), the recovery and examination of exhibits/evidence, the reviewing of significant amounts of digital material and the post arrest detention, interview and post charge case management. This role is based in our modern offices near to Birmingham International Airport, you will work a shift pattern involving earlies, lates and weekends.

As a Detective Constable within CTPWM you will be part of a team of dedicated and highly trained investigators reporting to a Detective Sergeant and the Senior Investigating Officer. You will be responsible for gathering and developing intelligence in line with the National Intelligence Model, together with gathering evidence in relation to investigations into criminal and/or extremist behaviour/activities and terrorism related offences. This includes participating in arrests, interviews and processing of suspects in accordance with the relevant criminal legislation.

It is essential that you possess proven investigative experience and are either a substantive Detective Constable or a PC willing to work towards your ICIDP qualification and become a Detective Constable. A willingness to be flexible and travel at short notice is also required. Shift work and bank holiday working is a requirement of this role.

• Gathering and developing intelligence in line with the National Intelligence Model.
• Gathering evidence in respect of criminal behaviour, extremist, subversive and terrorist activities/offences.
• Attending operational briefings to maximise a two-way flow of information and intelligence.
• Arresting and processing suspects for terrorism and/or criminal matters in accordance with current legislation.
• Experience in developing and building cases in relation to criminal offences.
• Assisting with the criminal justice process, including attending court.

• Hold the ICIDP or willing to work towards completing the ICIDP qualification.
• Proven investigatory experience including the criminal justice process.
• Evidence of dealing with exhibits and knowledge/experience of the CPIA process.
• Effective interviewing and statement taking skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model, together with the tasking and coordination process.
• Ability to support a national CT Network requirement (This may involve deployment nationally for short periods of time).
• Ability to work a shift pattern that will encompass early, late and weekend shifts as required.

• Knowledge and understanding of HOLMES investigations.
• Knowledge of the role of Exhibits/Disclosure/Investigating Officer within a major investigation environment.

You will be required to review material (audio or visual) that will be of a distressing nature on a regular basis. There is a framework in place to assist with mental health and wellbeing support should it be required.

This position is offered as a permanent post to West Midlands Police or a 2 year secondment. To qualify for the latter, you must confirm in your application that you have received approval, through the process established by your Chief Officer, for secondment to another force.

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and Enhanced Security Check clearance with the willingness to undergo Developed Vetting when in post. You will need to undergo additional security clearance checks, with the offer of employment being conditional on obtaining all of the necessary security clearances. There are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

We maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm. Counter Terrorism Policing is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the country we serve. An inclusive culture enables us to do things differently, working in ways that meet individuals' needs to ensure work-life balance is healthy so that we deliver the best for the organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job.

For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum volume of applications has been reached. Candidates with unsubmitted applications will not be informed prior to the advert closing. Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.