Technical Surveillance Officer (NEROCU)
Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Gorffennaf 2024 |
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Cyflog: | £33,039 i £37,584 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
Dyddiad cau: | 28 Gorffennaf 2024 |
Lleoliad: | Durham, County Durham |
Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
Cwmni: | Northumbria Police |
Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Location: Based at: Durham vicinity Travel within UK/International as required)
Hours/Contract: Mon – Fri 0800 hrs – 1600 hrs (On-call and overtime as required)
Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”)
The role
A rare opportunity has arisen to undertake the position of Technical Surveillance Unit Technical surveillance officer working with a team of specialist staff operating within the North-East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). You will join Northumbria Police and work within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit based in the Durham area, covering operational activity within the region and wider UK as required.
Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, flexibility and technical expertise to work in a team of specialists to provide support and technical assistance with covert surveillance operations working with the Region’s police forces and other regional and national Law Enforcement in the pursuit and prevention of Serious and Organised Crime
The main duties of TSU officers are to carry out covert technical surveillance tasks.
Candidates must be highly motivated, mature and disciplined, work well as part of a team and have the ability, to make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure. The nature of TSU work is such that applicants will need to have a forward looking and creative approach towards their duties and demonstrate a flexible approach towards their role.
Candidates must be extremely flexible and able to take calls throughout all times of day and night and be able to deploy on time critical operations when necessary.
What you’ll do
Liaise with operational customers to identify their requirements, ensuring appropriate authorities are in place, prioritising when necessary whilst managing expectations in order to deliver a technical solution efficiently and effectively.
Undertake technical feasibility studies, including risk assessments to inform options available to suit the operational objectives and working conditions identified. Present and discuss the options and rationale with the requester in order to agree the most appropriate solution.
Design and develop agreed bespoke solutions including technical networks, make and modify equipment/aids and undertake all preparations, including liaison with internal departments, external agencies, in order to identify and resolve potential issues prior to implementation.
Implement and install the technical solution, as planned, in liaison with the Operational lead, adapting to changing circumstances in order to minimise potential compromise to the operation, department reputation and health and safety.
Work co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and department goals. Ensure your behaviour complies with Police Service values and organise your own work effectively to meet the demands of your role.
A degree of work period flexibility will therefore be necessary as you may be required to work in sometimes challenging and demanding environments outside of normal working hours. Be physically fit with good eyesight and hearing.
Maintain a database detailing technical solutions deployed in order to provide management information, an audit trail for inspection by governing bodies and evidence to support the criminal justice process.
Service and repair equipment and monitor unit stock levels to ensure required standards are maintained and records kept in order, for the unit to operate efficiently, effectively and in accordance with quality standards.
Provide guidance on the use of equipment, ensuring its issue is authorised and complies with department and national procedures in order to enhance and maintain the technical surveillance capability required for investigations in accordance with quality standards.
What you’ll bring
Essential:
We are looking for someone who can work as part of a small specialist team that can work alone on tasks without supervision but also work efficiently as part of a team.
Work in accordance with the aims and objectives set by the organisation in accordance with the National Decision Model and THRIVE.
Undertake research and project work, regarding emerging technical surveillance advances, capabilities and new equipment to provide technical solutions or make recommendations to resolve issues, ensuring best value within Force budgets and presenting findings in an appropriate format to inform decision making.
Maintain professional license status and develop technical knowledge by undertaking continuous professional development through liaison with external agencies/partners, attending meetings, courses and completing qualifications, as required, in order to keep up to date with legislative changes and contribute to the overall achievement of the Technical Surveillance Unit and Force objectives.
HND/City and Guilds (QCF Level 5 or above) in Audio Visual technologies/engineering, broadcast or network engineering OR closely related technical or engineering disciplines.
You must hold a current and full UK/European driving licence and must have a flexible approach to working patterns and occasionally be prepared to work unsociable hours, sometimes at short notice across the United Kingdom.
Just so you know
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
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