As a Holmes Reader/Receiver with CTPSE you will be working as part of the Investigations Team who are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of those suspected of committing offences under Terrorism legislation.

The Holmes Reader/Receiver works within the Major Incident Room (MIR) and is responsible Reading & Receiving all material coming into the MIR, identifying priority lines of enquiry and tasking Holmes Indexers with information that should be entered onto the Holmes database. You will work under the direction of the MIR Office Manager.

Current Version 16 Holmes experience is required along with a proven investigative background preferably with a Major Crime Department and be able to show experience in large or complex investigations. The applicant should be able to demonstrate an eye for detail, be confident to challenge and offer alternative suggestions. Successful applicants who are not Holmes trained will be expected to attend a Holmes Course which may be out of the Force area.

This post will sometimes require the applicant to travel across the South East region and therefore you will need to hold a clean Full UK Driving licence and have your driving assessed to be able use pool vehicles.

Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to be a British National and res

Please note candidates employed with another Force will need to apply as a secondment. Please ensure your application is supported by your line manager, Department Head and Local or Force HR.  For police staff who are employed with Hampshire Police, please submit an AD277 form via Hampshire Police to ensure yided in the UK for the past five years for Security Clearance (SC) and ten years for Developed Vetting (DV)  You will be required to successfully pass and maintain the relevant security clearance in order to perform the role.

You can find more information about security vetting here

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of 23:59hrs on Sunday 07 November 2021. our application is supported.

If you are a permanent Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment

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

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting Job Reference 18241

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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