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Number of Posts
2

Advertised
EXTERNAL POLICE OFFICERS ONLY

Branch/Division
Counter Terrorism Policing North West

Location
Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex

Rank
Police Constable

Leadership Level
Unknown

Contract Type
Permanent

Hours
40

Hours
Full time

Advertised Salary
N/A

Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional Info
Enhanced Vetting Required
DNA Elimination Required

Advert
Established in April 2007, CTPNW exists as one of five Counter Terrorism Units (CTU's) within a National Counter Terrorism Policing (NCTP) framework, designed to strengthen the UK's response to the threat from terrorism.

In April 2018, the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NWCTU) was rebranded to Counter Terrorism Police North West (CTPNW), reflecting a collaborative restructure in operations. This follows a review undertaken in 2015 of how the Force Special Branches operate, as a result, changes have been actioned to streamline processes across the NW region to ensure they are consistent, maximise opportunities and deliver unified working.

The CTPNW manages and coordinates the operational counter terrorism response on behalf of the 5 North West forces: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. It also offers CT assistance and guidance to the Isle of Man Constabulary.

Operational governance is managed by ACC Russ Jackson and the Head of CTPNW is Detective Chief Superintendent Dominic Scally, who coordinates and delivers the four strands of the CONTEST strategy (Prevent, Protect, Pursue and Prepare) in collaboration with local policing teams and other partner agencies.

The Head of CTPNW is assisted by 7 Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) who are responsible for leading one of each of the seven thematic strands covering Investigations, Operational Support, Intelligence, Borders Policing, Prevent, Protect & Prepare and Business Services.

In addition to protecting the communities of the North West the CTPNW also works hand in hand with the CTP South East, CTP North East, West Midlands CTU, Counter Terrorism Command and a network of Counter Terrorism Intelligence Units (CTIUs) to ensure that the United Kingdom is able to manage the threat from terrorism.

CTPNW and CT Policing in general is a hugely rewarding area in which to work. It is a professional network, where we invest in our staff and where there is a strong team spirit between police forces and the Security Services to keep the country safe. We draw on a wide range of expertise including; skilled Investigators, Intelligence Specialists, financial investigators, counter terrorism security advisors, Prevent Officers, analysts, forensic specialists and digital-forensic investigators.

All Surveillance Operatives are trained to the national standard, as delivered by the College of Policing. As a result we are interoperable across the Counter Terrorism network throughout the country. This interoperability is frequently utilised in our support of operations in every region of the country and we are proud to assist in countering any threat to national security, wherever that may be.

We utilise all aspects of the various specialisms of surveillance and are also keen to attract those with areas of expertise. We are fully supportive of officers who wish to progress themselves within surveillance by pursuing an area of expertise. Whilst benefiting our operational capabilities, it is our intention that this will benefit the wider surveillance community as a whole in support of the College of Policing.