Police Constable

Dedicated Source Unit

Milton Keynes

1 x Full Time Position

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DSU roles operate in a diverse arena therefore we actively encourage applications from all officers. We are under represented with female and BME officers and would welcome all applications in this area.

The purpose of the role is to actively recruit and run Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) to obtain intelligence/information to support Force and LPA Operations alongside the Force Intelligence requirements and to disseminate that intelligence accordingly.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Explore means of recruiting CHIS to provide both tactical and strategic information in relation to the Thames Valley Police intelligence requirements and that of the LPA.
• Advise and Encourage Officers in the dealing with potential CHIS and the referring of such persons to the DSU.
• Maintain links with those people (internally and externally) who may identify potential CHIS.
• Be able to Identify DANGEROUS CHIS & JUVENILE CHIS and know how to deal with these people.
• All handlers will work to the guidance on The Management of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (2010) and comply with Regulation of Investigatory powers Act 2000, and always be mindful of the European Court of human Rights 2000.
• Become competent in the Force source intelligence system for CHIS which currently is CHARTER.
• Become Competent in Risk assessment and identifying potential problems around CHIS handling and Public Interest Immunity

Essential role based training:

• The successful applicant must attend and pass a level 3 CHIS handling Course.

Skills/Experience:

• NIE Detective accreditation preferred

• Previous experience of CHIS handling preferred

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For further information, please contact DS James Mason P4431.

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Guidance for Applicants:

All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated.

If you are currently in a Force critical post, there is an expectation that you will remain in that post for a minimum of two years before applying to change roles (or 18 months for custody sergeants).

Candidates may be required to pass vetting and OHU or attend assessments and courses for this role. If any of these are failed the candidate will be posted back to a response role on an LPA. Postings are determined in accordance with organisational need although consideration will be given to personal circumstances.

For any queries, please e-mail Police Officer Internal Recruitment quoting reference 11321.

Adjusted Duties Officers: For more information on the application process for ADOs please follow the link: People Directorate - Adjusted and Recuperative duties guidance (service-now.com) 

Non Adjusted Duties Officers: Click apply at the bottom of the page and complete an application. Completed online applications must include: Your most recent completed PDR and a completed Line Managers Endorsement Form

All applicants must complete the Line Manager Endorsement Form. The form requires a statement and signature from your immediate line manager and your department’s chief inspector/superintendent, regardless of whether they are on the Shortlisting Panel. Please be aware that verbal endorsement will not be accepted.

Suitably endorsed and eligible applications must be completed by Midnight Sunday 7th April 2024.