Recruitment Team Police Headquarters PO Box 37, Valley Road Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8QJ Telephone: 01275 816351 Facsimile: 01275 816124 Email: recruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk Office hours 08:30 – 17:00 Mon - Fri When telephoning or writing please ask for or address correspondence for the attention of: Recruitment Team Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in a Police Staff position with Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Please find attached:    A copy of the job description and the person specification Application form Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s European Working Time Regulations Policy The closing date for this post is 5pm on Tuesday 27th January 2015 applications received after this time will not be considered. Please ideally return completed applications electronically via e-mail to recruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk Alternatively if you wish to submit your application by post please send to the above address. In line with the Constabulary’s Equal Opportunities Policy, in order to ensure all applications may be assessed against the same criteria, it is essential you complete the enclosed forms fully in order to provide us with up-todate information about yourself. Your completed application will be assessed against the person specification which will be used to shortlist the applications. Please note, that we are unable to make assumptions about your experience. If you wish to apply for more than one post, please complete a separate application form as application forms are bespoke to each vacancy. All applicants must be able to be vetted before appointment. Vetting is part of the recruitment process and for meaningful vetting enquires to take place; applicants are required to have been resident in the UK for the last five years for this role. Under the exceptions in the Equalities Act (2010) the post requires access to large volumes of the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo both Police Management Vetting (MV) and National Security Vetting - Security Clearance (Enhanced) Level 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 purposes of safeguarding national security applicants who do not hold or acquire Police Management Vetting (MV), National Security Vetting - Security Clearance (Enhanced) Level and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. Unfortunately, we are unable to pay excess postage on items received; therefore, please ensure that the correct amount is paid if returning your application by post. If this is not the case, I regret that your application will not be accepted, but will be returned to you. If you have a disability, you may wish to let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you would like us to make to assist you in your application. Please be assured that this information will be treated in the strictest confidence. Yours faithfully Recruitment Team C7455 PO 2-5 CTSA Adviser Role Profile To deliver security advice throughout the South West in accordance with national strategy, to protect the region against attack. Main Responsibilities           To undertake tasking locally through the Investigation Unit and nationally from the National Security Office (NaCTSO). As a member of the South West regional team, to act as the focal point for protective security advice, both internally and externally, to enhance and improve the safety and security of all communities. Delivering protective security advice to crowded places, hazardous sites and sectors and other vulnerable locations identified either locally or by central government. Delivering presentations of findings to customers, covering security standards, business resilience and continuity. To support the Centre for the Protection of the National Infrastructure (CPNI) in both the protection of and response to critical sites. To promote awareness of the current threats and to resolve any security concerns through a ‘problem solving approach’. To fulfil the statutory obligations provided in the related Acts, in respect of the security of designated pathogens and toxins. To fulfil the statutory obligations provided in the High Activity Sealed Radiological Sources (HASS) Regulations 2003 in relation to radiological sources. To ensure that security advice is mainstreamed to a variety of trade associations and professional bodies, including: utilities; business partnerships; local authorities; other emergency services; architects and planners. To deliver regular related presentations, exercises and training sessions to both internal and external audiences. Rank/Grade PO 2-5 Reports To C7457 Regional Manager Supervisory Responsibility C7458 Awareness Adviser Additional Information Avon and Somerset Constabulary are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunities for all and welcome applications from minority groups including disabled people. Reasonable adjustments Following consideration, reasonable adjustments will be implemented to enable disabled staff covered by the provisions of the Equality Act to undertake the core duties and responsibilities of a post in line with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance and code of practice on employment. Additional Responsibilities: You may be required to perform other duties which are not necessarily specified on the role profile, but which are commensurate with the responsibilities of the role holder. Security Vetting: It is the policy of the Avon & Somerset Constabulary to conduct security checks on all staff in line with the National Vetting Policy. This post has been designated as requiring the following vetting levels in accordance with the National Vetting Policy - Police Management Vetting (MV) And National Security Vetting - Security Clearance Level (Enhanced) (SC(E)) Experience and Qualifications The postholder will have: Clearly evidenced communication and presentation skills      A good standard of computer literacy and experience of producing computer based or written reports to a deadline Experience of providing protective security advice Experience of providing high-level problem solving Experience of devising and delivering presentations and training Experience of influencing and persuading stakeholders, using good negotiating and interpersonal skills. The following would be advantageous:1. Good knowledge of current affairs and global counter terrorism matters. 2. Experience of working within a police or other law enforcement background. 3. A higher level academic qualification in a related discipline. Additional Considerations: You may be required to support the regional network by providing services and advice throughout the region. As a result some travel around the South West may be necessary - a full current driving licence (or the ability to travel around the region by other means) is therefore essential. The post holder will be required to work towards becoming a fully accredited Advisor which must be achieved within two years of appointment to the post. On successful completion of ongoing training and practical work throughout the period, the post holder will receive a Certificate of Occupational Competence. In order to maintain this accreditation status the Advisor will be required to attend regular CPD events and to provide evidence of professional competence to remain in the role. The post entails regular visits to sites and sectors holding hazardous materials, requiring the maintenance and use of personal protective equipment, monitoring of radiological exposure and general compliance with health and safety considerations. The role requires demonstrating a high level of integrity and responsibility, with a keen awareness of business and commercial confidentiality, as advice given by CTSAs can have far reaching commercial and organisational implications. Skills For PDR Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies. Please note Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies do not apply to Promotion/Recruitment/Selection/PDR processes. They are used for Grading purposes and Underperformance where relevant. Skill Category: Policing Personal Qualities Policing Personal Qualities Strategic/Organisational Perspective - Level Middle Manager Yes Policing Personal Qualities Leadership - Level Middle Manager Yes Policing Personal Qualities Managing Performance - Level Middle Manager Yes Policing Personal Qualities Decision making - Level Middle Manager Yes NOS Code NOS Title Promote equality and value diversity Promote equality and value diversity Shine Leadership Framework Authentic, Change, Engage Shortlisting SHORTLIST Criteria relevant to the job Qualifications ESSENTIAL ADDITIONAL/USEFUL Requirements necessary for Where available, elements that safe and effective performance contribute to improved/immediate in the job performance in the job Hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force area using alternative transport as travel around the South West may be necessary QE1 Experience Clearly evidenced communication and presentation skills Good knowledge of current affairs and global counter terrorism matters. EE1 A good standard of computer literacy EA1 Experience of working within a police or other law enforcement background EE2 EA2 Experience of producing computer based or written reports to a deadline. A higher level academic qualification in a related discipline EA3 EE3 Experience of providing protective security advice EE4 Experience of providing highlevel problem solving EE5 Experience of presentations and training EE6 A record of influencing and persuading stakeholders, using good negotiating and interpersonal skills. EE7