Counter Terrorism Border Policing (CTBP) officers are at the front line of protecting national security from the threats posed by Terrorism and Serious & Organised Crime.

Officers are tasked to manage the known and unknown threats posed by individuals and groups seeking to travel across borders in furtherance of terrorism and serious organised crime. The role is intrinsic to the UK Counter Terrorism Strategy and supporting the British Intelligence Services in mitigating the threat to UK interests at home and abroad.

As part of the Borders Policing Team you will:

• Undertake examination of persons using Schedule 7 Terrorism Act 2000.
• Undertake examinations of person using schedule 3 Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.
• Gather quality intelligence in relation to Terrorism, extremism and serious and organised crime.
• Disseminate intelligence to partner agencies to enable the process of further investigation.
• Detect and seize cash from persons involved or suspected to be involved in terrorism or criminal activity
• Undertake tasking relating to priority CT investigations under the direction of a CT SIO.
• Respond to alerts generated by the National Border Targeting Centre (NBTC) and PNC Markers.
• Support to CT safeguarding issues, child abduction and family court matters.
• Establish close working relationships with key partner agencies both in the UK and overseas.
• Proactively police the UK border in partnership with UK Border Force, NCA and local Police.
• Act as part of the initial response to any terrorism related incidents that take place at the Border.
• Occasionally deploy in support of colleagues who work in other CTPSE departments.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to be a British National and resided in the UK for the past five years for Security Clearance (SC). 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.

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:

Wednesday 12th January at 1200.

If you would like to attend please contact RecruitmentSE@ThamesValley.police.uk quoting reference 18575 to register your attendance. Please also confirm which session you wish to attend.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Wednesday 26th January at 23:55hrs.

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.
• Kent Officers will need to inform HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.

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’.

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 great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 18575.

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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