Firearms & Explosive Manager
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Firearms & Explosive Manager National Crime Agency NCA Grade 3 / Civil Service SEO / Police Inspector Reference: 84353 Closing date: Tuesday 5th January 2021 at 23:55 Candidate information Pack Move your mouse pointer over the buttons Contents below and click for more information Contact us The Department Lynne Owens Director General Biography Thank you for your I am seeking determined, and proactive officers to join the National Crime Agency to help fight the most serious and interest in this role in the organised crime threats to the UK. National Crime Agency NCA officers work at the forefront of law enforcement, building the best possible intelligence picture of all serious and Lynne took up post as the Director General of the organised crime threats; relentlessly pursuing the most serious National Crime Agency in January 2016. and dangerous offenders; and developing and delivering An experienced police officer, Lynne joined the specialist capabilities on behalf of law enforcement and other Metropolitan Police in 1989 where she rose to partners. the rank of Detective Chief Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer within the Force’s Major Crime There is no such thing as a 'typical' NCA officer. The breadth of our capabilities means Department. that we recruit people from virtually every walk of life, from police to project management, crime analysis to commercial procurement. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Lynne transferred to Surrey Police in 2002 where she served as a Divisional Commander and subsequently Assistant Chief Constable, responsible We equip our officers with the right skills, workplaces and technology to lead the UK' for Territorial Operations. response to serious and organised crime, and operate with the trust and confidence of the public. Awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in 2008, Lynne moved back to the MPS in 2009 and was promoted to Assistant Commissioner the following year, If you have the skills and experience I am looking for, I would welcome your application to serving as head of Central Operations and Specialist join the organisation. Crime Directorates. Lynne was appointed Chief Constable for Surrey Lynne Owens Police in 2012 and, in the 2015 Birthday Honours, was awarded the CBE for services to policing and Director General criminal justice. Contact us The Department Why join NCA? Leading the UK's fight to cut serious and organised crime Would you like the opportunity to contribute to the fight against serious and organised crime? Serious and organised crime is one of the gravest threats to the UK's national security. The National Crime Agency sits at the heart of the law enforcement response, protecting the public by disrupting and bringing to justice those serious and organised criminals who pose the highest risk to the UK. NCA officers work at the forefront of law enforcement, building the best possible intelligence picture of all serious and There's no such thing as a typical NCA officer. We come from different backgrounds organised crime threats; relentlessly and cultures, speak many languages and have diverse skills and experiences. What we pursuing the most serious and dangerous have in common is dedication and a commitment to protecting the public from serious offenders; and developing and delivering and organised crime. specialist capabilities on behalf of law enforcement and other partners. Are you ready to join the team? Contact us The Department We are passionate about inclusion. Joao Rodrigues, Head of Resourcing, National Crime Agency NCA Ethnic Minority Network Support Association - EMNSA Executive Committee Member Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We want to We are proud of our staff-led Diversity Groups We are committed to our role as a recruit and retain the very best and broadest diversity in who play an important role in supporting Stonewall Diversity Champion, ensuring our our officers. We work in partnership with our outstanding officers whatever their background, and help workplaces remain LGBT+ inclusive, and diversity champions and network groups to understand the organisation to develop and embed our that our LGBT+ employees feel safe, the experience of our officers and embed their priorities approach to inclusion, making sure that we set respected and accepted. in our approach to inclusion. Whatever your background ourselves up for success. or identity, if you have the skills we're looking for there If you want to join our mission, and be part could be a place for you to make a real difference in the In addition to our Diversity Groups, we have a of an organisation committed to fairness, National Crime Agency. network of over 60 qualified Mental Health First can meet our high expectations of integrity Aiders, and an additional network of Workplace and demonstrate inclusive behaviours, then Everyone at the NCA should be treated with respect and Support Officers, who can provide advice, we encourage you to apply for one of our dignity. We all have a role to play in creating a positive and signposting and support to all our officers. roles. inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute. We want all of our officers to feel like they belong We are proud to be a Disability Confident https:// and can play their part in our mission to protect the public employer. We offer a guaranteed interview www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/ from serious and organised crime. scheme and are happy to discuss reasonable whowe-are/inclusion-diversity-and- adjustments as part of your application so that equality you can perform at your full potential - both through the selection process and then in post if you are successful. Contact us The Role About the Threat Leadership Business Area “NCA Threat Leadership’s role is to drive and plan the most effective and impactful national response to the Serious and Organised Crime threats, protecting the public by demonstrably degrading those threats using all law enforcement and partner powers and capabilities. The Command leads the UK’s operational response to the: Firearms; Drugs; Child Sexual Abuse; Organised Immigration Crime; Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking; Cyber crime; and Border threats. The Command also includes the UK’s National Cyber Crime Unit. Our role is to work with partners at senior level in law enforcement, Government, private and third sectors and overseas to set the strategic direction, to drive and plan effective delivery of the response, and ensure we understand the impact of UK and international activity to reduce the threats. As part of that and as the experts in the response to the threats, we are also responsible for: Rob Jones is the NCA Director Threat • Applying specialist threat knowledge to develop the strategic approach to the threat and Leadership, supported by three Deputy influencing senior partners. Directors responsible for specific threat areas. • Commissioning intelligence activity to meet strategic and tactical needs • driving the multi-agency UK 4P (PURSUE, PREVENT, PROTECT, PREPARE) response by agreeing threat priorities, influencing tasking of operational activity across law enforcement, facilitating partner action and informing policy, regulatory and legislative changes to better protect the public. • Providing strategic governance across all partners and agreeing organisational roles and responsibilities • Leading multi-functional teams responsible for the development of tactical, strategic intelligence, analytical and/or prevention initiatives. • Understanding the impact of the national response and driving SOC system wide change activity (mitigating barriers, building capability, leading innovation, securing investment funding or improving impact) to develop capabilities to respond to the threats. Contact Us The Role About the role We are currently seeking to recruit a Firearms & Explosive • Lead, influence and undertake joint and collaborative working with Manager in Bristol or Birmingham. law enforcement, governance and other appropriate partners to prevent imported or trafficked firearms materials entering UK The main responsibilities of the role include: criminality in accordance with limits of legislation and operating • Ensure colleagues and stakeholders have a clear understanding procedures. Identify and refer appropriately for pursuit any such of objectives, activities and time-frames. Take into account diverted materials and contribute to hardening national firearms different individual needs, views, and ideas, championing governance measures to prevent exploitation by criminality. inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. Consider the • Conduct continuous assessment, interpretation, research and impacts of own and team’s activities on stakeholders and end organisation of information from multiple sources concerning the users. Role-model commitment and satisfaction with role. import, transfer and export of firearms, ammunition and associated Recognise and praise the achievements of others to drive materials into and from the UK commercial and licensed supply positivity within the team. Effectively manage conflict, chain. misconduct and non-inclusive behaviour, raising with senior Establish, maintain, apply, advise and provide accurate, detailed managers where appropriate. • technical knowledge and practical support to Agency activities in • Design, lead, undertake and direct firearms import supply chain respect of firearms materials, their characteristics, domestic, activity to assess integrity, deny opportunity, detect, pursue import,