Covert Surveillance Officer: Drive Serious Crime

British Transport Police; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking motivated, professional Surveillance Officers to join our Surveillance Team as part of covert policing efforts. You will operate within a trained team, conducting directed surveillance, gathering intelligence and producing evidential material to support serious crime investigations.

The role requires strong observation, judgment and discretion, and offers opportunities to work across urban, rural and transport environments with a focus on safeguarding

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Good written skills with experience producing accurate reports and records.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, weekends and extended deployments when operationally required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct directed and intrusive surveillance in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Gather, record and accurately document intelligence and evidential material.
• Deploy covertly in urban, rural and transport environments.
• Operate surveillance vehicles, technical equipment and communication systems.
• Work closely with investigators, intelligence officers and partner agencies to support operational objectives.
• Produce clear and concise surveillance logs, statements and operational reports.
• Maintain security, integrity and confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in pre-deployment planning, risk assessment and post-operational debriefs.
• Provide support to covert policing operations targeting serious and organised crime groups.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observational skills

Decision making under pressure

Integrity

Discretion

Written reports

Driving licence

Job description

British Transport Police is seeking motivated, professional Surveillance Officers to join our Surveillance Team as part of covert policing efforts. You will operate within a trained team, conducting directed surveillance, gathering intelligence and producing evidential material to support serious crime investigations.

The role requires strong observation, judgment and discretion, and offers opportunities to work across urban, rural and transport environments with a focus on safeguarding