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Non-standard Services Unit (NSU), UK Protected Persons Service National Crime Agency NCA Grade 5/ Civil Service Grade EO/Police Constable Reference: 22141 Closing date: 23:55 Monday 25th November 2019 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 I am seeking determined, and proactive officers to join the Thank you for your 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 Lynne took up post as the Director General of the and organised crime threats; relentlessly pursuing the most National Crime Agency in January 2016. serious 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 that Department. we recruit people from virtually every walk of life, from police to project management, crime Lynne transferred to Surrey Police in 2002 where she analysis to commercial procurement. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. served as a Divisional Commander and subsequently Assistant Chief Constable, responsible for Territorial We equip our officers with the right skills, workplaces and technology to lead the UK's Operations. response to serious and organised crime, and operate with the trust and confidence of Awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in 2008, Lynne the public. moved back to the MPS in 2009 and was promoted to Assistant Commissioner the following year, serving If you have the skills and experience I am looking for, I would welcome your application to as head of Central Operations and Specialist Crime join the organisation. Directorates. Lynne was appointed Chief Constable for Surrey Police in 2012 and, in the 2015 Birthday Honours, Lynne Owens was awarded the CBE for services to policing and criminal justice. Director General 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 organised crime threats; relentlessly pursuing There's no such thing as a typical NCA officer. We come from different backgrounds and the most serious and dangerous offenders; cultures, speak many languages and have diverse skills and experiences. What we have and developing and delivering specialist in common is dedication and a commitment to protecting the public from serious and capabilities on behalf of law enforcement organised crime. and other partners. Are you ready to join the team? Contact Us The Department We are leading by example; passionate about inclusion. Marie Powers, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, National Crime Agency Being truly reflective of the communities we serve, Our colleagues and officers run campaigns We are proud to be a Disability Confident based on their own personal stories to employer. We offer a guaranteed interview and building a culture where everyone can perform increase awareness and understanding and scheme and are happy to discuss our senior leaders talk with passion and reasonable adjustments as part of your at their best is critical to leading the UK’s fight match this with their commitment. application so that you can perform at your against serious and organised crime – something We are committed to championing difference, full potential both through the selection confident to challenge our behaviours and we process and then in post if you are successful. which affects us all. are developing the process that will ensure our diversity and inclusion strategy is set up We are also delighted to be included in the We work in partnership with our outstanding network groups to for success. 2019 Stonewall Top 100 Employers list, continuously develop how we grow and embed our approach to recognising organisations for their inclusivity. We are launching our new Diversity & Inclusion If you want to join us on our mission, want to be part of an organisation committed to commitment to making workplaces more strategy focussed around our culture, breaking down barriers, fairness and equality of opportunity and can LGBT+ inclusive, ensuring that our LGBT+ and being accountable for delivering results. meet our high expectations of integrity and employees are safe, respected and behaviours, then we encourage you to apply to accepted. Our network groups champion diversity through encouraging one of our roles. diversity in flexible working, ethnicity, disability, gender and sexual orientation. We are launching a new and comprehensive wellbeing strategy aimed at breaking down barriers to talking about mental health. Contact Us The Role About the Threat Leadership Directorate • Creating and maintaining strong, influential relationships both within the NCA and with partners, such as Strategic Governance Groups • Setting priorities, directing and amplifying the most effective and appropriate 4P response through the Strategic Action Plans and roles and responsibility (R2) grids • Developing national capabilities and our non-Pursue capabilities The Threat leadership command comprises the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU), Child On-line Protection team (CEOP), Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT), Organised Immigration Crime (OIC), Borders, Firearms and Drugs threats, the UK Protected Persons Service (UKPPS) and the Threat Management Team. Rob Jones is the NCA Director Threat Leadership, supported by three Deputy Directors responsible for The creation of the Command will bring more cohesion across the threats, specific threat areas. providing a structure to identify synergies, gaps and any duplication of effort. The work underway will also assist NCA Strategy and Partnerships to develop National Security Strategy (NSS) led groups with threat leadership. Threat Leadership is designing and coherently driving the national This will enable us to learn from each other, increase our leverage with response to the SOC threats, through one NCA voice. Our role is to work with partners both inside the NCA and externally to set the strategic partners and take a whole SOC system view. strategic direction, facilitate effective delivery of the response, and ensure we understand the impact of our activity. It involves: One of the key objectives is to tackle SOC threats by maximising the benefit • Adopting a threat led and intelligence driven approach, of new capability across the system. This approach means we can achieve identifying emerging challenges and changes to the threat more with the resources we have and be more effective developing business landscape cases to enhance our response. Contact Us The Role About the role Key Responsibilities: This is a key role at the heart of the NCA’s UK • The Central Services Unit (CSU) is the central hub of the UK Protected Persons Non-standard Services Unit (NSU) Protected Persons Service (UKPPS); providing strategic and practical assistance to officers affording protection which provides unequalled opportunity to develop arrangements to witnesses and other vulnerable people at risk this core function; future proofing the teams ability to of death or serious injury. provide technical protection arrangements across • This role will require the successful candidate to work within a team, providing Non-standard Services (NSS) covert system national UK policing systems and beyond. administration and specialist covert advice to a range of internal and external partners both across the NCA and UK law enforcement in relation to national policing IT systems, mainly PNC and PND. • The role requires the ability to quickly grasp and assess complex and often sensitive issues, confidently advising the UKPPS network, UK Policing, Government, private industry and overseas partners. • Ensure that the case management system is kept up to date in line with procedures and NCA policies. • Provide advice and support to Protected Persons Unit Officers at pre-application case conferences. • Administration of vehicles and number plates on PNC. Contact Us Person Specification Person Specification. You will be a proven technical Behaviour Criteria Additional Information: systems operator who is able to • Candidates will be required to demonstrate the application of law • Communicating & Influencing • Working Together obtain DV clearance within 12 enforcement experience in an IT months of starting in the role. systems based role balancing Failure to obtain DV would knowledge of relevant threats with Technical Criteria result in you not being appropriate risk management confirmed in post and you will strategies. • Good knowledge of UK be required to move to a non- Policing legislation.