Detective Sergeant
Dedicated Source Unit (DSU)
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Regional Transfer or Secondment 2 Years/ West Yorkshire Police Posting
1 post

Applications are invited from Detective Sergeants who have completed their probationary period by the closing date of this advert.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terror Policing.

As a member of the DSU you will be responsible for the supervision and day to day management of the recruitment, maintenance and development of covert sources, whether authorised by West Yorkshire Police or with concurrence from the Security Service. You will ensure compliance with RIPA, The ACPO Manual on the Management of CHIS, Force Policy and CTP HQ Manual for the Management of CHIS on behalf of the Security Service.

It is essential that you have/will successfully complete a NSAHC assessment, along with previous experience of Source Handling. It is also essential that you have the ability to pass the H1 Controllers and National Security Agent Handlers Courses as well as developed vetting.

You should be willing to work flexible working hours and call-outs as required, and have access to your own vehicle that you are willing to use for business purposes.

Please refer to the Role Profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for this role.

This will be a posting for West Yorkshire Police officers and a transfer or a secondment to the Regional Forces. Under a secondment you will require permission from your current Force in order to be eligible to apply.

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 and Developed 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 1600 hours on the date shown.

The online application form and role profile may be accessed through the following link – https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/appcentre-Internal/brand-0/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/11/opp/157-MD116-DS-Dedicated-Source-Unit-DSU/en-GB

Reference – MD116

Closing date – 25 June 2018

For a detailed description of the Personal Quality levels required please refer to the https://skillsforjustice-ppf.com/home/  (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.