Civil Contingencies Officer

Force- Cambridgeshire Constabulary- Role Type- Police Staff- Contract Duration- Permanent- Contract Type- Full Time- Department- Joint Protective Services- Location- Kempston- Grade- SO1- Salary- £31,434Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
- Hours / Week- 37- Closing Date
- 30/07/2023, 23:55
- Job Description- A vacancy has arisen for the role of Civil Contingencies Officer within the collaborated Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Civil Contingencies Unit.
The role is based at Halsey Road Police Station in Kempston however the Post Holder will be expected to work in different locations across the tri-force areas. Flexible working arrangements are also in place to allow home working where necessary.
The role requires the individual to be highly motivated and able to work as part of a small team of eight to deliver important capabilities, often to tight deadlines.
The primary role of the post holder will be;
- To collaborate at Senior Management Level, internally and within partner agencies. - To develop new, and review existing Contingency Plans for the Forces embedding JESIP Principles.
- To propose, promote, develop and implement internal training and exercises in Major Incident Procedures and response.
- Actively participate within Local Resilience Forum Training & Exercise groups and processes.
- To maintain the development of a robust Casualty Bureau function for the Force in liaison with the HOLMES Managers and Regional Casualty Bureau Coordinator.
- To monitor and administer the Disaster Victim Identification capability across the three forces.
- Monitor all incidents that occur that include the activation of a relevant plan or process.
- Monitor Major Incident Equipment held by individual Forces to ensure that the equipment is of a good standard.
- Monitor and review the Mobile Telephony Privileged Access Scheme (MTPAS) issue of telephony within each Force.
- To support the Business Continuity Officer.

Applicants will need to meet the following entry requirements;
- A degree/diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management or completion of Cabinet Office Emergency Planning Courses (basic) would be of great advantage.
- The role holder will require proven aptitude in written and verbal communications, including the ability to represent the Forces and to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds. The role holder will be required to ‘lecture’ and ‘facilitate’ during Major Incident training sessions and Exercising of plans.
- The role holder will also be required to be ‘the voice of authority and knowledge’ in all aspects of emergency planning or response, whilst participating in multi-agency meetings, or in support of Strategic or Tactical Commanders during relevant incidents. They will also be required to ‘chair’ such meetings as necessary.
- The role holder will be required to attend and successfully complete relevant training courses both internally and externally, as required.
- The role holder should have a good knowledge and understanding of Police Command structures and organisation, and the principle of Integrated Emergency Management.
- We deliver, support and inspire
- We take ownership
- We analyse critically
- We are collaborative

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**Additional Information**

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.

**It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.**

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

**Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?**

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

**Benefits include**:

- Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employ