National Counter Terrorism Operations Centre

Superintendent

 (Substantive/ Temporary Promotion)

Important note for all applicants: This secondment is being created as a contingency to a current legal challenge at the UK Court of Appeal.  The outcome of that legal challenge will determine whether (and if appropriate, when) this secondment will begin. As such, there is no start date or end date.  All potential applicants are asked to contact Supt Waheed Khan directly for further details – Waheed.Khan@met.police.uk or on 07774 334 873.

Secondment: Up to two years (please read the “important note for all applicants”)                    Location: London

Job Summary

In this digital age of ever-evolving technology, Communications Data can provide vital support to any CT investigation.  The post-holder will be responsible for considering whether or not to authorise all communication data applications made by SO15 (or the wider SO and/or the CT Network), in accordance with legislation and the governing framework.  This includes written, as well as urgent verbal, authorisations.

The sensitive nature of the material involved in applications for lawful intercept will require the post holder to be physically present/based at the Empress State Building (ESB) on a full time basis.  Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the secondment.

Vetting and STRAP

Due to the urgent nature of the contingency planning for which this post is potentially being created, candidates will be expected to immediately handle material requiring DV clearance. As such, the successful applicant must already hold Developed Vetting (“DV”) clearance.

The post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must already hold Developed Vetting (DV) before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Additional Information:

Accommodation will be provided, subject to prior consultation. Excess fares will also be met subject to prior consultation.

Important note for all applicants: This secondment is being created as a contingency to a current legal challenge at the UK Court of Appeal.  The outcome of that legal challenge will determine whether (and if appropriate, when) this secondment will begin. As such, there is no start date or end date.  All potential applicants are asked to contact Supt Waheed Khan directly for further details – Waheed.Khan@met.police.uk or on 07774 334 873.

For an application pack, please contact CTPHQ HR via email recruitment.nctphq@met.pnn.police.uk

Completed applications must be returned to CTPHQ Recruitment, PO BOX 57192, London, SW6 1SF by 28th April 2017

Applicants should send an electronic copy to CTPHQ HR recruitment.nctphq@met.pnn.police.uk but a hard copy of your application form including wet signatures must be forwarded to the above address.

All appointments are subject to the post holder satisfying the highest levels of security clearance at the time of appointment and for the duration of the secondment agreement. Failure to achieve such clearance or removal of such clearance will result in termination of the secondment agreement and the post holder will be returned to force. This does not affect your statutory right.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

“Designated Person” as per the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) legislation for all SO15 Communication Data applications 

Rank/Band:

Temporary or Substantive Superintendent

Line Management:

NCTP-HQ

Secondment Term:

12-24 months (please read the important note for all applicants, below)

Job Summary

In this digital age of ever-evolving technology, Communications Data can provide vital support to any CT investigation.  The post-holder will be responsible for considering whether or not to authorise all communication data applications made by SO15 (or the wider SO and/or the CT Network), in accordance with legislation and the governing framework.  This includes written, as well as urgent verbal, authorisations.

The sensitive nature of the material involved in applications for lawful intercept will require the post holder to be physically present/based at the Empress State Building (ESB) on a full time basis.  Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the secondment.

Important note for all applicants: This secondment is being created as a contingency to a current legal challenge at the UK Court of Appeal.  The outcome of that legal challenge will determine whether (and if appropriate, when) this secondment will begin. As such, there is no start date.  All potential applicants are asked to contact Supt Waheed Khan directly for further details – Waheed.Khan@met.police.uk or on 07774 334 873.

Key Tasks

The post holder will be the “designated person” as per the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 Codes of Practice, and will be required to:

-          Consider all communications data applications submitted by SO15, as well as in support of other SO commands and/or the National CT network.

-          Consider lawful intercept applications.  The sensitive nature of the material involved requires being physically present/based at the Empress State Building (ESB) on a full time basis

Key Skills

The post holder must:

-          Have, or be willing to undergo training to acquire,  a working knowledge of human rights principles and legislation

-          have completed, or be willing to undertake, relevant training to be the “Designated Person”

-          be Section 19 of RIPA trained, or be willing to complete Section 19 RIPA training

-          Understand the changing communications environment and digital capabilities.

-          Hold DV STRAP vetting

-          Sign the SO15 confidentiality agreement

-          Be willing to work on call/unsociable hours

-          Have excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Experience

-          To have undertaken roles within the CT Network, or demonstrate a sound understanding of how it operates

-          Must already have DV vetting clearance.  Due to the urgent nature of the contingency planning for which this post is potentially being created, candidates will be expected to immediately handle material requiring DV clearance.

Desirables

-          Experience of undertaking the role of “Designated Person”, as per RIPA legislation

-          Familiarisation with the online “OPTICA” system

-          Understanding Part 1 of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 in respect of Interception, Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data.

Policing Performance Framework – Superintendent

Operational Effectiveness

Delivers quality outcomes to meet organisational priorities

Works in partnership to understand and realise the diverse needs of customers and communities. Translates corporate vision and strategy into local objectives and activity. Ensures work is delivered to time and to quality. Reviews working practices and acts to improve service delivery. Adapts and responds to shifting priorities.

Manages risk to safety and confidence through informed and reliable judgement

Uses policing knowledge and understanding of strategic context to manage risk and make effective decisions. Implements plans and contingency plans. Evaluates complex information and uses policing experience to inform sound decisions. Promotes continuous improvement proactively by identifying, sharing and applying lessons learnt.

Organisational Influence

Provides strong leadership

Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Provides clear direction through visible, approachable leadership and leading by example. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Values and motivates staff, dealing with their concerns in a consultative way. Seeks to develop from own experience and supports development of others.

Ensures professional standards are upheld and clearly communicates support for corporate vision. Manages performance and staff issues robustly and fairly and supports others to do so. Shows confidence, personal resilience and ownership of decisions. Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity, and challenging those who do not.

Develops effective strategic relationships

Influences effectively through a sound understanding of diverse senior stakeholder environments. Establishes effective and inclusive communication processes internally and externally. Encourages collaborative working across and outside the MPS where practicable. Upholds organisational reputation and manages risks to it.

Resource Management

Manages the right resources to enable effective working

Organises resources to meet customer needs and corporate priorities. Develops strategic business plans and forecasts long-term requirements. Judges finance and resource requirements effectively, fairly and compliantly. Acquires resources proactively through influence and negotiation. Manages and tasks teams according to their capability and capacity, ensuring they are supplied with the right equipment and skills.

Manages and reviews resources to drive efficient practices

Ensures efficient working through robust supervision and holding to account. Makes sound deployment and workload judgements to maximise efficiency without compromising performance. Understands and makes effective use of financial information and resource related policy. Improves efficiency continually and proactively through review and controlled change. Drives a culture of efficiency through communication and involvement.