Assistant Technical Officer

Police Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual salary?

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts and rewards

Job summary

Police Scotland invites applications for an Assistant Technical Officer based in Glasgow, within the Technical Support Unit – Radio Communications Section. You will support the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit by managing assets, configuring systems, and assisting with installations and testing.

The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, documentation, and training development, with a Monday–Friday pattern, and a driving licence.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, with relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience installing, testing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems in land vehicles and operation room environments, predominately radio communications.
• Ability to work at height using ladders and access platforms.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Resident in the UK for at least five years prior to application.

Responsibilities

• Manage work scheduling, user & supplier engagement, stock control and disposal to maximise efficiency and minimise delays.
• Assist technical officers with asset management, including configuration & testing, development of user training, audits and process improvements.
• Install, test and maintain electrical and electronic systems in land vehicles and operation room environments, mainly radio communications.
• Document and self-certify installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair; become the subject matter expert.
• Work at height and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Work scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Stock control

Asset management

Config & testing

User training development

Audits

Process improvement

Electrical system installation

Height work readiness

Education

HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Maintenance tools

Documentation procedures

Job description

Police Scotland have an exciting opportunity to join the Technical Support Unit – Radio Communications Section as an Assistant Technical Officer based in Glasgow.

The role plays an integral part in supporting Police Scotland’s Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit within Specialist Crime Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for all aspects of this role including but not limited to work scheduling, user & supplier engagement, stock control and disposal to maximise efficiency and minimise delays.
• As part of your duties, you will assist our technical officers with the management of assets incl. configuration & testing, development of user training, departmental audits and the implementation of process improvements as this will form part of your personal development and supports the departments resilience planning.
• Will have experience installing, testing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems in land vehicles and operation room environments. This will predominately be radio communication systems but may include audio, video and DC power systems.
• You will have a proven track record in systems installation, commissioning and testing (fixed and mobile), maintenance and repair including the documentation/self-certification of same as you will become the subject matter expert in this role.
• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, with relevant post qualification experience, OR, where no formal qualifications exist have an extensive knowledge & experience of working within a related environment.
• You should also be comfortable working at height such as ladders and access platforms.

This role will be Monday - Friday, and a driving licence is essential.

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.

We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role