XT833 Temporary Operational Security Advisor **External**
Temporary Operational Security Advisor
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Leeds
Fixed Term for 12 months due to funding – with high potential of extension
Existing WYP Staff applying for this role on a secondment basis must have the support of their District Commander or Director.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Operational Security Advisor to fulfil this exciting vacancy on an initial fixed-term basis for 12 months from start date in the role but with high potential of extension beyond this period.
As an Operational Security Advisor, you will be responsible for providing an independent source of specialist, covert law enforcement and risk management expertise. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, development and implementation of operational security across the 7 Force CTP NE Regional model. In addition, you will act as a central point of contact for matters pertaining to operational security and supporting the wider CT network.
To be considered for this position can you answer yes to the following questions?
• Do you have experience of formal risk management techniques?
• Do you have experience of managing information or intelligence gathering techniques?
• Do you have knowledge of the legislative environment relating to covert and intrusive operations by public bodies?
. Do you already hold or have the ability to successful achieve and maintain the College of Policing OPSY Advisor accreditation course?
• Have you knowledge of current practices and procedures in managing public body covert law enforcement techniques?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then this role could be for you.
For a full description of the role and the required skills and experience please view the role profile.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and developed level developed level personal and financial vetting checks after appointment.
You must be a British Citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the unit. 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 5 April 2023.
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 ten 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.