Open Source Intelligence Development Officer

To deliver an open source capability to inform and direct CTP Wales in support of the Regional and National Counter Terrorism (CT) and Domestic Extremism (DE) priorities and the UK Governments contest strategy in order to deter, detect and disrupt acts of terrorism and extremism.

To provide tactical support and advice to investigations and operations in order to reduce harm to the UK caused by extremism. To be responsible for CT Open Source intelligence development, including collecting and distributing relevant and quality intelligence from open source activity. Provide technical advice to identify and exploit opportunities in order to reduce harm to the UK cause by extremism.

To support the UK Counter Terrorism Network through the effective co-ordination of CTP Wales activity as tasked in support of the UK’s Counter-Terrorist Strategy, the National Police Counter Terrorism and Extremism Control Strategy and Regional Control Strategy in order to deter, detect and disrupt acts of terrorism and extremism.

This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements.

If you are currently involved in a PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this role.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

The post will also require the successful completion of an additional security induction process, part of which requires pre-screening checks of nationality and foreign connections. It must be stressed that this is in addition to Developed Vetting or force management vetting. Candidates must achieve both clearances to take up this post.