CTP - Core Desk Administrator - Firearms Threat Centre (FTC)

Counter Terrorism Policing Firearms Threat Centre (CTPFTC) is currently advertising Two Band E Core desk administrator vacancies. CTPFTC mission is to prevent a Terrorist Firearms attack in the UK by disrupting extremist access to firearms. Working with police and partners to identify unrealised Counter Terrorism/Organised Crime firearms touchpoints and to supress the supply of illegal firearms entering and throughout the UK.

The primary responsibility of the core desk is to receive, triage, process and disseminate information/intelligence relating to firearm nominals. We are the point of entry for all information/intelligence into the CTPFTC from police and other law enforcement partners.

The role holder will provide support to the administration of the core desk function. Execute basic functionality with inboxes, messaging, data processing and quality assurance under the guidance of the desk sergeant

Key tasks

• Quality assurance of all received information/ intelligence, Including ensuring the intelligence/information meets CTPFTC standards for process and all intelligence handling standards are met
• Coordination of the NSN / NCIA and aware mailboxes
• Basic administration functions of the core desk across secret and non-secret systems
• Provide support to desk sergeant and constable
• Data entry into CTPFTC databases
• NSN data transfer functions
• NCIA maintaining NCIA administrative functions
• Weekly OB – Completion/circulation
   

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.