About Us 

Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTP SE) – Working to keep people safe from the threat of terrorism.

Who are we?

CT Border Policing (BP) officers are at the front line of protecting national security from the threats posed by Terrorism and Hostile Acts by Foreign States at the borders and ports of Surrey and Sussex.

Our CT BP officers are tasked to manage the known and unknown threats posed by individuals and groups seeking to travel across borders in furtherance of terrorism.

About the role

The role is intrinsic to the UK Counter Terrorism Strategy and supporting the British Intelligence Services including MI5 and MI6 in mitigating the threat to UK interests at home and abroad.

The successful candidate will work closely with national and regional policing units,  external partners (such as UK Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, the NCA), security partners and other relevant businesses as part of the role of overseeing and leading counter terrorism and safeguarding operations at the UK border.

This role involves supervising a team of BP officers and working closely with UK Border Force, Gatwick Airport staff, Gatwick Police, National Crime Agency and British Intelligence Services. The successful candidate will gather and supervise the submission of quality intelligence in relation to terrorism, extremism and serious and organised crime.

We have two opportunities available two based at our Gatwick site and the other Hampshire. Please note that candidates who are applying for the Hampshire post, will be placed in a pool until Hampshire position is made available.

There will be an opportunity in the application form to specify the location/role you are applying.

About you 

This opportunity is open to substantive Police/Detective Sergeants and those Sergeants suitably qualified to apply for promotion.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with excellent communication/interpersonal skills, good partnership working and effective leadership abilities. 

At CTP SE, we are committed to better reflect the communities that we serve.  We encourage applications from our under represented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.

Due to the role requirements, it is essential that the post holder be prepared to be security cleared to enhanced level.  Furthermore, due to the nature and sensitivity of work carried out we require that candidates not only hold this vetting level but that they also undertake additional security clearances which include additional nationality checks. This post is therefore restricted to UK nationals.  This is line with government requirements, supported by Cabinet Office policy and Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), and is for purposes of safeguarding national security, to ensure that any potential vulnerabilities are identified at an early stage.

Want to hear more about the role and responsibilities …?

We are holding a recruitment session on Wednesday 12th May 2021 at 3.00pm via MS Teams where we will explain our role, discuss some of the incidents we have been involved with and where you will be able to speak to the Chief Inspector (Regional Senior Ports Officer) and an Inspector (Senior Ports Officer)

If you think this may be a role for you, email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk  quoting the Job Reference and your shoulder number/Force.

How to apply 

Substantive officers will be shortlisted against the Essential Criteria (Sergeant CVF) and should submit an online application form.  Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’. Thames Valley Police (TVP) officers who have already passed the TVP Promotion, can apply as a substantive (above application requirements). 

Officers applying on promotion should submit a ‘Why Me, Why Now’ letter which outlines your motivation and suitability for the role at this time. Your evidence should also demonstrate the relevant behaviours, skills, knowledge and experience in relation to your capability at this rank in accordance with the core competencies (CVF) Step up Criteria. The letter must be no more than two (2) sides of A4. The margins must not be modified from 2.54cm. All evidence outside the margins should be removed. You will also be required to upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent CPD record//Focus Feedback meeting) and the Police Officer Promotion Reference Form (Recommendation for Appointment form is not required). 

Please ensure you have support from Head of Command / Department.

Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277 alongside their application via Hampshire HR.

Kent Officers will need to inform HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.   Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by HR Resource Planning.  These steps must be completed prior to submission application.  If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.

The closing date is 23:55hrs on Wednesday 26th May 2021.

We expect interviews to take place w/c Monday 2nd July 2021.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the Job Reference 17695

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