Covert Authorities Coordinator (Ref 26-078)

Cleveland Police; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 33,603 - 39,276; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Police is recruiting for the role of Covert Authorities Co-ordinator (Ref 26-078). The post sits in the Crime and Justice Service Unit, Covert Standards Team, and supports the Covert Authorities Manager.

You may deputise during absences, with 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role involves processing covert authority applications, ensuring legal and policy compliance, and providing guidance on covert methods and new tech.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and process covert authority applications, renewals, and revocations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and force policy.
• Provide tactical guidance on covert techniques and emerging technologies.
• Support IPCO inspections and deliver covert authorities training.
• Maintain secure filing systems and administer databases for sensitive information.
• Act as Professional Applicant for covert authorities when directed.

Job description

Post: Covert Authorities Co-ordinator (Ref 26-078)

Salary: Scale 6 – SO1 £33,603 - £39,276 (Police Staff on-call allowance when undertaking on-call SPoC duties)

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Cleveland Police area

Applications are invited for the post of Covert Authorities Coordinator within the Crime and Justice Service Unit, Covert Standards Team. This is a critical role supporting the Covert Authorities Manager to ensure all covert authorities are correctly authorised in line with legislation, policy, and best practice. You will also deputise for the Manager during periods of absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and process covert authority applications, renewals, and revocations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and force policy.
• Provide tactical guidance on covert techniques and emerging technologies.
• Support IPCO inspections and deliver covert authorities training.
• Maintain secure filing systems and administer databases for sensitive information.
• Act as Professional Applicant for covert authorities when directed.
• Undertake SPOC training and support on-call duties for resilience.

This role covers a working pattern of Mon-Fri, standard office hours with the possibility of occasional requirement to work outside of these hours as part of an on-call rota.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Covert Authorities Manager, Rebecca Driscoll on [e-mail].

Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the 23rd August 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 21st September 2026. Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.