Police/Detective Constable - Borders Gatwick, England
Job description
Counter Terrorism Policing Borders (CTPB) 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.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National andhave resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.
Requiried Knowledge/Skills:
Essential:
- The posts are open to all Constables/Detective Constables who are willing and able to undertake an accreditation process including a pass or fail exam.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with a wide range of partner agencies and members of the travelling public. You will work within an international airport and deal with people from all over the world.
- Demonstrates pro-activeness and has ability to maximise and self-generate intelligence gathering opportunities.
- Effective report writing skills; the post holder will prepare detailed reports for a wide range of law enforcement and intelligence partners both domestic and overseas.
- High levels of self-motivation, initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.
- Good investigative and interviewing skills
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
