Ports Counter Terrorism Trainer (Longport)

Essex & Kent Police; Burslem; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex & Kent Police is seeking a Ports Counter Terrorism Trainer to be based at Longport Police Station, Channel Tunnel UK terminal in Folkestone. You will deliver local and national Counter Terrorism training programmes and support officers and staff within the Counter Terrorism Policing Border (CTPB) network.

You will develop bespoke training packages, with a focus on Schedule 7 training and Terrorism Act compliance, to address skill gaps and enhance operational effectiveness across Kent’s

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Schedule 7 and Terrorism Act legislation.
• Recent experience of designing and delivering training.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to work towards a Level 4 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local and national Counter Terrorism training programmes, including Schedule 7 training.
• Develop bespoke training packages to address identified skills gaps for the Borders directorate.
• Train Counter Terrorist Border Policing Officers in their core role of identifying, disrupting and examining persons of interest travelling through Kent ports and international transport hubs.

Skills

Schedule 7 knowledge

Terrorism Act legislation

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Cert in Education and Training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Ports Counter Terrorism Trainer, based at Longport Police Station, Channel Tunnel UK terminal in Folkestone. The successful candidate will deliver local and national Counter Terrorism training programmes, including Schedule 7 training and support for officers and staff working within CTPB. They will also be responsible for developing bespoke training packages to address identified skills gaps and support the operational effectiveness of the Borders directorate. Working within a unique border policing environment, you will train Counter Terrorist Border Policing Officers in their core role of identifying, disrupting and examining persons of interest travelling through Kent's ports and international transport hubs.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Schedule 7 and Terrorism Act legislation, together with recent experience of training delivery. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, trainers and subject matter experts across the Counter Terrorism network.

• Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training (or equivalent), with a commitment to work towards a Level 4 qualification.
• Recent experience of designing and delivering training.
• Knowledge of Schedule 7 and Terrorism Act legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Ports Counter Terrorism policing, the border environment and the Government's CONTEST Strategy would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to national security by developing the skills and capabilities of officers protecting the UK border.