Regional Control & Coordination Officer

Overview

Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to regional forces and forming part of the national CT Network. CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism. This role supports national and regional Counter Terrorism policing objectives across the North West’s ports, ensuring compliance with national requirements by delivering effective research, tasking and coordination of frontline Counter Terrorism Border Policing (CTBP) resources. Working on behalf of the Regional Senior Ports Officer, you will help ensure that operational activity is intelligence-led, prioritised appropriately, and aligned to the wider CT mission.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient tasking and coordination of CTBP frontline resources.
• Research, review and assess intelligence to inform operational decision-making.
• Manage, handle and process sensitive information in line with national standards.
• Prepare clear, concise written products and briefings for officers, staff and partners.
• Facilitate the secure transfer, storage and destruction of sensitive data and materials.
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure the Control Desk function operates effectively.
• Apply an understanding of threat, harm and risk to contextualise intelligence and support tasking decisions.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when handling large volumes of information.
• Comply with the attached documentation requirements as part of the application process where applicable.

Security and Vetting

• UK Nationality Requirements: This role is restricted to UK Nationals. Dual nationals may be considered where one nationality is British. Applicants must be able to obtain the appropriate national security vetting; additional security checks may be carried out, and travel to certain countries may be restricted.
• Vetting: Applicants must hold, or be willing to undergo, National Security Vetting at Security Check (enhanced) level before appointment, with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting once in post. Normal residence in the UK for the past 5–10 years is expected. Further information on vetting can be found on the UK Government website.

Additional Information

• The role may involve occasional travel across the North West, particularly during arrest or premises search operations.
• If you are currently a police staff member in a force different from Merseyside Police, you may be required to resign and take up a contract with Merseyside Police and then be seconded to CTPNW c/o GMP.
• Travel and secondment arrangements will be governed by organisational policy.

Technical and Analytic Skills

• Must have a high level of IT skills and computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 and Intelligence Systems (e.g., PNC, Local Force IT Systems), enabling inputting, manipulation, and research to be undertaken effectively and accurately. Demonstrated on application and interview.
• Ability to input, manipulate and analyse data accurately and efficiently.
• Understanding of the National Intelligence Model (NIM), National Standards of Intelligence Management (NSIM), intelligence grading, and the Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS).
• Experience handling, researching and summarising complex intelligence material.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, meaningful intelligence summaries and reports.
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Confidence to challenge discrepancies in intelligence sensitively and professionally.

Professional Competence

• APP-MOPI training and understanding of GPMS principles (or willingness to undertake training).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
• Understanding of CT and DE policing priorities, including threat, harm and risk concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Schedule 7 TACT 2000, Schedule 3 CTBSA 2019) is desirable.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to undertake mandatory IT and role-specific training, with ongoing quality monitoring and refresher training as needed.
• Ability to support secure data transfer processes and maintain accurate registers for sensitive material.
• CTPNW is committed to building an inclusive workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

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