SYP - CAB Gatekeeper

Role: CAB Gatekeeper

Department: Specialist Crime Services - Covert Authorities Bureau

Location: Carbrook – Force HQ, Sheffield

Salary: £25,380 - £29,064

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

Applications are invited for a position as Covert Authorities Bureau (CAB) Gatekeeper. The CAB have responsibility for the process of all applications for covert policing tactics, subject of authorisation under the auspices of legislation including RIPA 2000, Police Act 1997, Investigatory Powers Act 2018, and the Equipment Interference Act 2018.

You will manage and quality assure covert authorities throughout the Force in accordance with relevant legislation, case law and liaison with the Office of Surveillance Commissioner. Provide guidance to others and assist in the preparation of authorities as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

You will quality assure Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) applications to ensure compliance with legislation, the relevant Codes of Practice, OSC Guidance, Procedures and in line with ACPO Guidance on the Management of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) (2010). You will also quality assure all CHIS applications to ensure compliance with legislation, the relevant Codes of Practice, IPCO Procedures and Guidance 2016, and in line with Section 13.5 (Record Keeping) ACPO Guidance on The Lawful and Effective use of Covert Techniques (2008).

Assist the Force Authorising Officer regarding the preparation and submission of Property Interference, Intrusive Surveillance and Equipment Interference Warrants for the Senior Authorising Officer (Chief Constable) and Surveillance Commissioners.

Skills and experience:

The successful applicant will be IT proficient; able to use word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Having experience of managing issues of a sensitive and confidential nature and a working knowledge of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), CPIA 1996 (Disclosure) and Data Protection are requirements of the role.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the HR Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Detective Superintendent Zafar Ali on 01709 832557. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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