Detective Inspector – Dedicated Source Unit Controller (Prisons)
For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or acquire appropriate security clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. This post is therefore restricted to UK nationals.
Applicants are invited from substantive Detective Inspectors. You will undertake the role of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Controller within CTP SE as laid out under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and associated secondary legislation. To manage and supervise the Prison CTP SE DSU. Support the CTP SE Authorising Officer in promoting intelligence led policing in line with the National Intelligence Model within the region through the use of Covert Human Intelligence Sources.
The successful applicant will undertake the day to day management and associated responsibilities of the DSU. This will include liaison with local, regional and national units and partner agencies and as such extensive travelling across the SE region will be required. You will manage the CHIS recruitment strategy in-line with National Security in terms of CT and SOC priorities within CTP SE, regionally and nationally.
The successful applicant will be a proven competent Detective Inspector with a proven record of investigative ability and also be flexible with working hours to ensure resilience within the management team and meet the requirements of the role.
You must have a high level of personal integrity and will be required to successfully achieve and maintain security vetting to Developed Vetting (DV).
For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 13562.
Thames Valley Police Officers must upload or submit the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with this job advert), to confirm your application has been endorsed.
Non Thames Valley Police Officers - Subject to agreement, this post may be available on secondment.
Applications should include your 2016/17 PDR. Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 31 August 2017
CTP SE serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds as well as a good mix of genders. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.