Covert Surveillance Operative – Field Intelligence

City of London Police; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of London Police seeks a Surveillance Operative to support covert monitoring and evidence gathering for serious and organised crime threats. The role is range across London and Home Counties, with deployments across the United Kingdom as required by operations, and involves long or unsociable hours.

Applicants must hold a current surveillance qualification and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The selection process includes CVF-based assessment and written tasks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable investigative experience.
• Experience and practical application of Part 2 of RIPA 2000 and relevant codes of practice.
• Familiar with assessing threat and risk in dynamic environments using the National Decision Model.
• Strong team working ethic.
• Ability to operate under pressure in complex situations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To deploy on surveillance operations across London, Home Counties, and potentially nationwide.
• Adhere to College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
• Work long and unsociable hours as required by operational needs.

Skills

Investigative experience

RIPA 2000 Part 2

National Decision Model

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Surveillance Qualification

Job description

City of London Police seeks a Surveillance Operative to support covert monitoring and evidence gathering for serious and organised crime threats. The role is range across London and Home Counties, with deployments across the United Kingdom as required by operations, and involves long or unsociable hours.

Applicants must hold a current surveillance qualification and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The selection process includes CVF-based assessment and written tasks.