XT961 CT Prepare Planning Officer **External**
CT Prepare Officer
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Leeds
1 x Permanent Full-Time Position
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terrorism Policing.
In this role, you will perform functions and maintain systems that support operational activity within CTP and deal with contingency planning, ensuring awareness of plans and processes if contingencies need to be activated across the CTP NE region.
You will also be expected to complete the 2 year Prepare pathway that awards you the opportunity to complete various courses to enhance you in this role. You will take part in testing and exercising/ debriefing. You will have the opportunity to work with partners and military around the Preparedness of CT business.
You will need to have basic computer literacy and keyboard skills and experience of using relevant IT systems, including MS Office, and have previous experience writing, exercising or debriefing contingency or emergency plans, or similar transferable skills.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with senior managers both verbally and in writing and be supported by the team and Supervisor.
A working knowledge of the Current UK Contest strategy and National Security issues is essential along with an understanding of JESIP Doctrine.
Occasionally, you need to be willing and able to travel across the region and nationally for business purposes, as well as have the ability to be able to be deployed beyond your regional force boundaries in support of other UK regions as requested by your supervisor/ CT network.
The role offers flexible working with some agile working, and you should be able to work both in the office and from home as required.
In the interests of security you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 28 March 2024.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.