Detective Sergeant - Field Intelligence Operations (CTPSE)

We welcome applications from substantive Detective Sergeants for this exciting opportunity within our Counter Terrorism Policing team, based in Folkestone, Kent. You will join our Field Intelligence department, a unique team at the heart of counter terrorism investigations.

You will lead on the tactical delivery of both covert and overt intelligence operations relating to national security. The role supports partner intelligence agencies in managing the risk posed-by international terrorism, Northern Ireland-related terrorism, ERWT (Extreme Right Wing Terrorism), LASIT (Leftwing and Self-Initiated Terrorism), espionage and other national security issues. It also plays a vital role in ensuring the national counter-terrorism network is effectively linked into local policing.

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified detective with experience of supervising investigative or intelligence work including covert techniques, intelligence development and management of risk.

Please note that this role is predominately based in Kent, but will cover Surrey and Sussex and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes to these areas. There may also be the occasional travel throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain enhanced security vetting level, DV and have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  In addition you must be a British National and able to provide documentary evidence of this.

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of 16 June 2024 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. 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’.

At CTPSE we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

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 21243. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

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.

Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.