About Us

Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) – 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 at the borders and ports across the South East.  

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 security partners in mitigating the threat to UK interests at home and abroad. 

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

The successful candidate will gather and supervise the submission of quality intelligence in relation to terrorism, extremism and serious and organised crime. 

About you    

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

At CTPSE, 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 nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to obtain and maintain vetting level enhanced vetting and security clearances.  In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government),and studying abroad. 

Further Information 

The following virtual information briefing will be held to give more information about the role and give attendees the opportunity to ask questions: 

19 March 2024 at 1300hrs

If you would like to attend please contact RecruitmentSE@ThamesValley.police.uk quoting reference 21120 to register your attendance. 

How to Apply 

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department. 

Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk if you have any queries relating to this. 

Kent Officers will need to inform Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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.  

Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms. 

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’. 

The closing date is 23:55hrs on Sunday 31 March 2024.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference 21120.

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