STUDENT PLACEMENTS - NACTSO 2020 2021 - METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE INFORMATION PACK WELCOME TO A CHANGING CITY, A CHANGING ORGANISATION AND A ...

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           Student Placements – NaCTSO 2020 - 2021

Welcome to a changing city, a changing organisation and a
             fascinating and exciting role

Overview

MORE CHALLENGES, MORE EXCITEMENT, MORE OPPORTUNITIES - BE AT THE HEART
OF A CHANGING SERVICE

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) employs approximately 39,000 officers and Staff,
plus thousands of volunteers and provides policing to one of the most diverse capital
cities in the world. The service provides policing to the 32 London Boroughs as well as a
number of other local, national and international functions such as counter terrorism
and organised crime prevention. As the country’s largest police service, the service is
recognised internationally as a leader in fighting crime and many other policing
organisations look to the MPS for best practice and guidance.

We are looking to recruit a student for a 48 – 52 week student placement with the
Metropolitan Police Service.

There is a student placement available in the following business area:

    Counter Terrorism Policing

Counter Terrorism Policing

Number of students we are looking to recruit: 1

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK
intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by
preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.

We do this by working in local to global partnerships, from policing teams on the beat
and on the streets; supported by a national network of specialist officers and staff across
the UK, to our investigators and expert advisors in every corner of the world.
Sadly, as we have seen terrorist attacks can happen at any time or place without
warning. And as the threat continues to evolve, then so must we. The challenges we face
are not only in person, they are also online and in the shadows. We are dedicated to
making the best of our resources, and often unique skills, working with technical
experts, digital innovators and world renowned investigators.

Most of what we achieve may never see the light of day but be assured that we have the
very best and brightest working around the clock in an effort to keep us all safe. These
ordinary men and women do extraordinary things in an effort to thwart terrorist
planning; to safeguard those who are at risk of radicalisation; to protect our critical
national infrastructure, institutions and crowded places, and to pursue and bring
terrorists to justice.

We are looking to recruit a university placement student currently pursuing a degree related to
Crime Science/Criminology/Terrorism/International Relations.

Job Description – NaCTSO Placement
As our Counter Terrorism (CT) Network strives to protect the UK, it is vital to ensure that
Counter Terrorism Policing works alongside the private industry and other government
agencies to collaboratively protect and prepare the UK against a terrorist attack.
Joining the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), you will be working
alongside a small team to engage with and communicate with the private sector and
stakeholders/other government bodies to ensure the delivery of consistent protective
security advice across the UK. Your work will support the delivery of the government’s
CONTEST strategy and it will be a great opportunity to play your part in protecting the
UK.
Using your excellent communication and research skills, you will analyse confidentially
shared information and learning outcomes from police and security partners. You will
attend meetings in order to maintain a working relationship between NaCTSO and key
stakeholders. You will also help in organising and coordinating events with the private
sector and will conduct research on possible future collaborations.
This is a key role for developing an understanding of how business engagement and
communications work within a world-class CT network. You will gain extensive
knowledge on the development and delivery of business engagement activity and
communications products related to Counter Terrorism updates and terrorist incidents.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a range of people from policing, the
security services and other government bodies, whilst contributing in shaping the
direction of National Counter Terrorism Policing.
Key Responsibilities:

   Provide support and expertise to the Business Engagement Unit to deliver activity on
    behalf of the National Co-ordinator PROTECT & PREPARE (NCP&P) in specific areas of
    CT Policing and in particular Protect and Prepare

   Support the development and delivery of business engagement activity and on
    behalf of the NCP&P, analysing information and learning outcomes from police and
    security partners in order to deliver protective security advice to the private sector

   Assist in mapping and monitoring NaCTSO’s current external engagement to improve
    future engagement and to identify any existing gaps or opportunities

   Produce high quality and relevant documentation to support NCP&P

   Attend meetings with private industry and government partners and represent
    NCP&P as required

   Maintain liaison with Police Service colleagues, strategic national security/CT
    partners, Home Office and other key stakeholders

   Support the development and delivery of communication products internally and
    externally in relation to terrorist incidents, protective security advice and threat
    updates

   Maintain a good working knowledge of legislative procedures and national policy

   Provide administrative support when organising events and meetings

   Work alongside the other units within NaCTSO to carry out other tasks/activities as
    directed by NCP&P.

Skills
Communication and Relationship Skills:

   Effective communication skills. Ability to explain things clearly either verbally or in
    writing in the most appropriate style, tone and format;

   Good interpersonal skills and team working skills with the willingness to support
    others and share ideas;

   Business focused and flexible when meeting operational needs and expectations;

   Good judgement, discretion and diplomacy

   Good presentation skills

Planning, Research and Organisational Skills:

   Highly motivated, taking a proactive approach to work including a strong desire to
    meet deadlines and deliver quality products;

   Excellent research and analytical skills

   Proficient with MS Office, particularly PowerPoint

   Highly organised and detail-oriented; and

   Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously.

Desirable Experience

   Knowledge of CT strategies, terrorist methodologies, and protective security
    mitigation

   Proficiency with Microsoft Publisher

1. The skills we are looking for

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Time Management
Prioritises tasks and keeps to deadlines. Has a flexible and self-motivated approach to work, being
able to work unsupervised if required.

Problem Solving Skills
Can define and solve problems in a logical manner, being aware of the variety of solutions possible.
Shows evidence of being able to balance theory with reality to produce a pragmatic solution.

Technical Skills
IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and an aptitude and willingness to learn new
software packages. Good numerical and statistical analysis skills and being able to make sense of
and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.

Team Working
Can work with a diverse group of colleagues and clients at all levels. Being an active team player
and show willingness to help other people.

Personal Responsibility
Have a proactive approach, being able to critically appraise their actions and accept responsibility
given to them.

Respect for Diversity
Demonstrates a respect for diversity through all aspects of work. Shows consideration and respect
for the opinions and feelings of others, regardless of their status or background.

2. Who are we looking for? – Our eligibility criteria

There are a number of basic qualities and eligibility criteria that you’ll need to be aware of. Take
a look through the below to see if you are eligible.

Age
You must be 18 or over when you apply to join our team.

Nationality
If you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you’re required to have leave to enter
or leave to remain in the UK for 1.5 years. Such applicants must reside in the UK free of restrictions
or have an entitlement to do so.

Character

Ideally, you shouldn’t have a criminal conviction or cautions record. If you do have one, eligibility
will depend on the age and nature of the offence. We’re unable to confirm whether your
convictions record will affect your application before you apply, but will determine this from the
full and confidential information provided during the recruitment and selection process.

If you don’t tell us about any cautions, investigations or criminal convictions that may be linked to
you at an early stage, your application could be refused simply because you weren’t open and up
front, whereas it might have been accepted if you were. If in any doubt, disclose the information.

Membership to BNP or Similar Groups
We won’t accept applications from anyone who is, or has been, a member of the BNP or similar
organisations.

Business Interests
You must declare any other employment or business interests you intend to maintain, if offered
a position within our team.

Tattoos
The nature and location of your tattoos needs to be considered when assessing your eligibility to
apply for a role in the Met.

We have a firm position on tattoos that we consider to be of an unacceptable nature - those that
could be considered discriminatory, offensive, violent, rude, lewd, crude, racist, sexist, sectarian,
homophobic, intimidating or political.

Having a tattoo that is visible when wearing work attire or uniform does not necessarily prevent
you from applying. If you have tattoos on your hands, the back of your neck, below your collar line
and on / behind your ears, you are eligible to apply. If you have tattoos on your face, or above
your collar line on the front of your neck, you will not be eligible to join at this time.

3. Pay and benefits

By joining the Metropolitan Police Service, you will be helping to protect the lives of over seven
million people. There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing that your efforts are having an
impact on such a large and diverse community.
In return, you will receive a salary of £20,145 gross per annum
Met Benefits
As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of other benefits, including:
     Metropolitan Police Civil Staff Pension Scheme
     Sports and social club and facilities
     Interest-free loan to pay for a quarterly or longer London transport season ticket
     Access to the Met Benefits website, giving discounts on a wide variety of shopping, leisure
       activities and major purchases.

For further information regarding the terms and conditions offered by the MPS and assistance in
completing your application, please visit the MPS Careers website.

4. How to apply

Step 1: Complete an application form
Complete our short and simple online application form, adding your CV & personal statement.
In the personal statement (no more than 1 page of A4) please indicate, why you are interested in
a placement, how you view this placement in terms of your academic and career objectives and
what relevant experience you will bring to the role. Include details of your degree course and your
examinations results to date and how you can offer the skills that we require.
During the application process you will be required to evidence against the Competency and Value
Framework for Policing in line with the Metropolitan Police Service Policy at Level 1.

Please refer to the document attached to the vacancy in our online application system for full
content and framework detail.

Step 2: Application sift
This is where we ensure you meet our eligibility criteria and evaluate your application carefully
according to the required skills. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to interview.
Step 3: Face-to-face interviews
The interview will be a competency-based interview and questions will be posed around the
criteria for the role in question.
Step 4: Health, security and reference checks
Before you can join us, we need to carry out medical, reference and security checks. These are
standard for all recruits to the Met.
The length of the application process can vary from individual to individual depending on your
circumstances. Once we have completed all required pre-employment checks, we’ll agree a start
date with you, with the aim of commencing at the latest by September 2020.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and view diversity as fundamental to our success. To
tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s
communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

5. Need help?

Once you have submitted your application form, we will keep in contact with you via our online
application process so you should keep your eye on this throughout.

If at any point you need help, or want to talk to one of our Recruitment Team, please contact us
on 01633 632500 or send us an email at police-staff-recruitment@sscl.gse.gov.uk