The Role
An exciting Police Staff role – Prepare Officer – opens within the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) for Counter‑Terrorism Policing. The successful candidate will prepare for terrorist attacks, support exercises and live incidents throughout the Eastern Region and occasionally on a national level.
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate meetings, training and exercises across the Eastern Region • Maintain a debriefing function to learn from testing, exercising and real‑life incidents • Assist with risk management and knowledge sharing within the National Prepare portfolio • Join a small, dedicated team that tests Counter‑Terrorism plans and aims to reduce the impact of attacks • Attend and lead workshops and exercises in partnership with police, emergency services, government departments and the military • Undertake the two‑year National Prepare Training Pathway while working through daily duties • Provide required training and support to a national standard, as supplied by the Prepare team
Qualifications & Experience
• UK National – the post is reserved for UK citizens; applicants holding dual nationality must relinquish non‑British nationality • Awaiting Management Vetting (5‑year residency) and Security Clearance (5‑year residency) – must be prepared to undergo these checks • Success in a civil service selection process and willingness to comply with the Civil Service Nationality Rules • Ability to work normally 0800‑1600 Monday to Friday, with flexibility for out‑of‑hours exercises and live incidents • Strong communication, partnership and problem‑solving skills strongly preferred
Benefits
* Blue‑light card discounts
* Generous pension scheme
* Opportunities to join networking groups such as women, LGBTQ+, parent, carer, health and well‑being networks
Diversity and Inclusion
ERSOU is committed to attracting and supporting staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals who are under‑represented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people and those from LGBTQ+ communities.
Eligibility for Applicants
All internal applicants must have completed probation for their current role. Internal applicants from Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary who meet the minimum criteria are required to submit a CV or a word/PDF document stating their skills, experience and qualifications.
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