Overview
Applications are invited from qualified Sergeants (supported) and substantive Inspectors who are seeking an opportunity at Inspector level within the Counter Terrorism Policing Borders (CTPB) team.
This role is at the forefront of efforts to protect national security from the threats posed by hostile states and terrorism. The overall purpose of the role is to manage and oversee a team of Border professionals who manage the known and unknown threats and risks posed by individuals and groups seeking to travel across borders in furtherance of terrorism and threats to national security, working in the ports environment and engaging with members of the travelling public, aircraft, vessels, and freight from all over the world.
Additionally, this role will work closely with national, regional, and local policing units, external partners, security partners and other relevant businesses as part of the role of overseeing and leading counter terrorism, national security and safeguarding operations at the UK border.
Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee a team of Border professionals responsible for identifying and mitigating threats and risks posed by individuals and groups seeking to travel across borders in support of terrorism and national security objectives. • Cover the on-call rota for CTPSE Borders and work at least one weekend in six at one of the regional hubs. • Engage with the travelling public, and with aircraft, vessels, and freight from around the world within ports environments. • Collaborate with national, regional, and local policing units, external partners, security partners and other relevant businesses as part of counter terrorism, national security, and safeguarding operations at the UK border.
It may be necessary to travel for business purposes, and you should be prepared to work in a national, regional and local network setting.
Security and Vetting
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance and the successful candidate must obtain and maintain vetting level DV together with a number of enhanced security checks. To be eligible you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How To Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 7 June 2026 at 23:55hrs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are committed to embedding an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region supports a long-term strategy focused on wellbeing and inclusion, with objectives including:
* Inclusive Culture – create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
* Engaged & Involved – ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
* Wellbeing – prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
* Representation – attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
* Inclusive by Design – ensure inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part-time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our underrepresented communities. Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop capabilities.
If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department. Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk if you have any queries relating to this.
Kent Officers will need to inform Kent HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply. Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to Kent HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by Kent HR Resource Planning. These steps must be completed prior to submission application. If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.
Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.
Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23548. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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