ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF POLICE OFFICERS
OF ENGLAND, WALES & NORTHERN IRELAND

Council Committee on Terrorism & Allied Matters

National Co-ordinator Domestic Extremism 	

Job Description

Organisation:	 ACPO 

Business Area:	Terrorism and Allied Matters

Job Title: 	Head of Confidential Intelligence Unit (CIU)                     National Public Order Intelligence Unit (NPOIU)       

Rank: 			Detective Chief Inspector

Reports to: 		D/Supt Head of NPOIU

Salary: 		Chief Inspector range + allowances 

Type: 			Full time police officer

Location: 		London

Main purpose of Role: To manage the covert intelligence function for domestic extremism, and the confidential intelligence unit.  The post carries membership of NPOIU Senior Management Team and you will be expected to make a significant contribution to the overall performance of the police service of England and Wales and the national Domestic Extremism units in reducing or removing the threat, criminality and public disorder that arises from domestic extremism in England and Wales specifically, and the UK generally.

Domestic Extremism may be categorised as;

•	Animal Rights Extremism
•	Environmental Extremism
•	Extreme Right Wing
•	Extreme Left Wing
•	Emerging Threats

On behalf of NCDE, the post holder will be required to:

•	Perform deputy role to head of NPOIU (as required)

•	Provide the lead for covert policing functions, and the management and development (PDR) of NPOIU staff and functions

•	Develop the business of the confidential intelligence unit to support NCDE units and the wider DE policing objectives

•	Manage and direct the covert operational response to NCDE taskings’ and  associated DE investigation strategies

•	Represent NPOIU at Public Interest Immunity hearings, and legal meetings regarding sensitive source material

•	Working in collaboration with NCDE units, develop relationships between the other functions of the regional and force Counter Terrorism and Domestic Extremism  functions, and other law enforcement partners 

•	Develop effective relationships with government departments, other agencies, the commercial and academic sectors and communities and develop policies and strategies that enable the police service to be effective in dealing with the DE threat

•	Identify linked DE crime series, and where appropriate, support cross border investigations via the principles of the Management of Linked Serious Crime

•	Develop the National Intelligence Model and in collaboration with NCDE units and Regional and Force investigations, develop intelligence supported by excellent standard analytical products, and comprehensive briefings. Provide specialist knowledge and advice

•	Where appropriate, set strategic direction to national intelligence collection plans, and covert intelligence development operations that may involve CHIS and technical assets.

•	Develop and implement performance indicators, and improve the implementation of national control measure requirements to support the national DE strategic threat assessment of the day

•	Identify national and international Domestic Extremism crime trends that may threaten UK security or stability. Develop effective relations with key partners to reduce the threat

•	Represent NCDE at conference and briefings. An element of travel and absence from home may be necessary

The secondment is for a period of 36 months.

ROLE PROFILE	Detective Chief Inspector
Confidential Intelligence Unit
National Public Order Intelligence Unit 	

CORE R	ACTIVITIES
The role holder should effectively deliver these key requirements:	

Intelligence	Lead the delivery of intelligence driven policing
Manage the quality of intelligence
Use information/Intelligence to support policing objectives
Ensure the safety, welfare and security of CHIS (UCO)	

Investigation	Determine and review authorizations

Managing the Organisation	Manage organizational change
Evaluate and improve organizational performance
Provide specialist advice and knowledge
Prepare strategic position papers and briefings
Manage risk across the organisation	

Police Operations	Authorise and review police operations
Identify and manage operational threats and risks
Formulate, monitor and review tactics to achieve strategic objectives for policing operations
Provide tactical advice	

Managing and Developing People	Leading people
Manage the performance of teams and individuals
Address disciplinary and unsatisfactory performance procedures
Monitor and evaluate performance reviews
Develop management teams	

Leading the way	Strategic perspective
Negotiation and influencing	

Health, Safety and Welfare	Manage the welfare needs of individuals
Monitor compliance with Health and Safety policy

Personal Responsibility	Respect for race and diversity
Promote equality, diversity and Human Rights in working practices
Maintain standards of professional practice
Make best use of technology
Maintain standards for security of information	

Finance and Resources	Manage the use of finance and resources
Secure finance and resources for the business unit	

Community Safety	Develop strategies to reduce crime and disorder
Develop partnerships
Represent one’s own agency at other agencies’ meetings	

Behaviours	
	
Strategic perspective	
Concentrates on issues that support the broad organisational strategy.  Maintains a broad view and understands and considers the interests and aims of other units or outside organisations. 	
Problem solving	
Applies a range of analytical techniques to understand issues.  Makes strategic decisions by logically analysing all the relevant factors.	
Personal responsibility	
Readily accepts responsibility for self and others.  Takes responsibility for managing situations and problems.  Leads by example, showing a commitment and a determination to succeed.  Continues to learn and develop. 	
Resilience	
Shows reliability and resilience in difficult circumstances.  Remains calm and confident and responds logically and decisively in difficult situations. 	
Negotiation and influencing	
Develops sophisticated strategies for influencing others at all levels in the organisation.  Negotiates satisfactory solutions in broad or complex issues with stakeholders. 	
Openness to change	
Supports, promotes and puts into practice change.  Introduces new ways of doing things and encourages others to accept them.  Overcomes barriers to change. 	
Respect for race and diversity	
Considers and shows respect for the opinions, circumstances and feelings of colleagues and members of the public, no matter what their race, religion, position, background, circumstances, status or appearance.