We welcome applications from substantive Superintendents and substantive Chief Inspectors supported for promotion, for the role of Detective Superintendent – CTPSE Head of Intelligence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, working as part of the National Counter Terrorism Policing network to manage intelligence, support investigations and keep people safe from terrorism.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing intelligence and good understanding of intelligence processes and products, including covert intelligence gathering techniques. They will have demonstrated an ability to work under pressure and of working in partnership with other organisations.

This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes. This may include travel across the UK and is not limited to the south east. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home.

CTP SE and SEROCU are committed to becoming the most diverse team in the South East. We encourage interest and applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from female and BAME (black, Asian and minority ethic) candidates to enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve.

How to Apply

There are different application requirements for Substantive Officers and those Officers applying for Promotion.

If you wish to apply you need to have support from Head of Command / Department. Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277 alongside their application.

Substantive officers will be shortlisted against the Essential Criteria and should submit an online application form. You will be required to 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. You will be also required to 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). 

In addition to this information, officers applying on promotion should also 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.

Security Clearances

Due to the role requirements, it is essential that the post holder be prepared to be security cleared to Developed Vetting (DV) 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 the purpose of safeguarding national security, to ensure that any potential vulnerabilities are identified at an early stage.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 23:55hrs on Sunday 22 November 2020.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 04 December 2020.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the Job Reference 17417