XT953 Regional Counter Terrorism Security Advisor **External**
Regional Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA)
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Regional post predominantly covering Cleveland, Durham and Northumbria
One permanent full-time post
An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terrorism Policing.
In this role you will promote good practice in protective security at the customer level, support the Head of CTP NE Counter Terrorism in Counter Terrorism matters in line with the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001, and respond to nationally tasked initiatives from HM Government through the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. You will deliver tactical and strategic advice to Local Authorities, promoting Protect and Prepare activities to keep people safe.
You will be required to have an in-depth knowledge of national and local issues impacting on the Police Services and particularly Counter Terrorism issues, as well as having previous experience of working within a Security, Counter Terrorist, Special Branch or Covert environment.
In addition, you will have proven ability to analyse and present complex information and to confidently influence and negotiate at a senior level
You must be prepared to work flexible hours to suit the CTP requirements and should have the ability and willingness to travel throughout the Region for business purposes. This role involves training across the UK and you must be willing to travel and stay overnight when required.
**What do we offer**
We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:
• Generous annual leave allowance plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Flexi time which allows for extra days off to be taken if credit is accrued
• Access to a range of Occupational Health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
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.
For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 14th 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 Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (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.