Digital Backstopping Officer (SEROCU)

Thames Valley Police; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking a Digital Backstopping Officer to support covert operations and digital policing activity across the South East. You will be part of the SEROCU Covert Operations Unit, providing specialist support to sensitive investigations while maintaining professional standards.

This role requires resilience, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to adapt to changing demands. A full UK driving licence and eligibility for security vetting are essential, with

Job description

As a Digital Backstopping Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting covert operations and digital policing activity across the South East, helping to deliver operational success behind the scenes. Working as part of a small, highly trusted team within the SEROCU Covert Operations Unit, you will provide specialist support to a range of sensitive and dynamic investigations.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to complex policing operations, managing critical information, supporting operational deployments, maintaining robust records and systems, and ensuring all activity is delivered professionally and in line with legislation, policy, and national standards.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage competing priorities. You will have exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the utmost discretion when handling sensitive information.

Experience working with digital systems, intelligence, investigations, or within a policing environment would be beneficial, but equally important is your ability to communicate effectively, adapt to changing demands, and consistently deliver high-quality support. If you are motivated by making a meaningful contribution to protecting our communities and want to be part of a team supporting some of the region's most significant covert operations, we would love to hear from you.

You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you musthave resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and those studying abroad.

About Us

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;

• Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
• Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
• Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
• Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
• Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.