Counter Terrorism Case Officer Prevent

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in the UK is seeking a candidate for their Prevent Team. The role focuses on preventing individuals from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, involving assessments and partnerships. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and understanding of relevant national strategies. The position emphasizes security and requires a British National residency in the UK for the last five years. Offering a supportive work environment with a good work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential for the role.
• Understanding of National Prevent Strategy and Counter Terrorism & Securities Act 2015.
• Must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal and external partners.
• Complete assessments to identify individuals vulnerable to radicalisation.
• Record referrals and support wider Prevent teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience of partnership working

Ability to handle sensitive information

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join the Prevent Team at Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE). Working within Prevent, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a difference by preventing people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

The successful candidate will work within the Prevent Gateway Team and be a central point of contact for CTPSE Prevent. Key responsibilities include liaising with internal and external partners and completing assessments to identify individuals vulnerable to radicalisation. The candidate will also be responsible for accurately recording referrals and supporting the wider Prevent teams by undertaking enquiries and research. The candidate will have strong communication skills, experience of partnership working and the ability to handle sensitive information. The candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of National Prevent Strategy and the Counter Terrorism & Securities Act 2015.

You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five 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 8 February 2026 at 23:55hrs.

Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives:

• Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
• Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
• Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
• Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
• Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that 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 under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] quoting the Job Reference number 23175. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

IMPORTANT:

If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.

Shift allowance, on‑call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

If you are a permanent Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to [e-mail] quoting the reference number for the role.

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