Police Constable – Armed Surveillance Motorcyclist (CTPSE)

Thames Valley Police; Newbury; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Thames Valley Police in Newbury is seeking an Armed Surveillance Motorcyclist within the CTPSE team. The role combines covert surveillance with advanced motorcycle operations and firearms capability, delivering vital support to counter-terrorism investigations across the UK.

You will join a professional unit with extensive travel across the South East and beyond; all travel time is paid. Candidates must hold Q1 Accredited Surveillance Officer, Advanced Police Motorcyclist, and Advanced Police

Qualifications

• Current Q1 Accredited Surveillance Officer accreditation
• Current Advanced Police Motorcyclist qualification
• Current Advanced Police Driver qualification
• Ability to attend Armed Surveillance Officer course (dates to be confirmed)
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environment
• Strong self-motivation and proactive problem solving
• Calm, professional under pressure

Responsibilities

• Mobile, motorcycle, technical and foot surveillance activities
• Gathering intelligence and evidence to support counter terrorism investigations
• Conducting covert surveillance authorised under RIPA 2000 and Human Rights legislation
• Producing and maintaining accurate evidential records
• Participating in operational debriefs and post-operation reviews
• Working in a highly skilled team with discretion and operational excellence

Job description

Police Constable – Armed Surveillance Motorcyclist (CTPSE)

Department Surveillance & CTPOR

Location Newbury

Rank/Grade Police Constable

n/a

Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

Type of Contract Permanent

Job Advert

CTPSE is offering an exciting opportunity to join one of our specialist surveillance teams as an Armed Surveillance Motorcyclist, playing a vital role in protecting the public and supporting counter terrorism operations across the UK.

This highly rewarding role combines the skills of covert surveillance, advanced motorcycle operations and firearms capability, providing a unique and varied career opportunity for motivated officers seeking to operate at the forefront of policing.

We are particularly interested in hearing from current police motorcyclists who are keen to broaden their skills and undertake the Armed Surveillance Officer (ASO) course. This is an excellent opportunity for officers seeking to combine their advanced riding skills with specialist surveillance and firearms capabilities.

This position attracts role-related payments totalling up to £9,000 per annum:

• £2,000 per annum Surveillance Motorcyclist Role-Related Bonus
• £2,000 per annum Authorised Firearms Officer Role-Related Bonus
• £5,000 per annum Armed Surveillance Motorcyclist Retention Payment (reviewed annually)
• Payments are made quarterly, subject to qualification and eligibility requirements.

As an Armed Surveillance Motorcyclist, you will undertake both armed and unarmed covert surveillance operations, including:

• Mobile, motorcycle, technical and foot surveillance activities
• Gathering intelligence and evidence to support counter terrorism investigations
• Conducting covert surveillance authorised under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and Human Rights legislation
• Producing and maintaining accurate evidential records
• Participating in operational debriefs and contributing to post-operation reviews
• This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team environment where professionalism, discretion and operational excellence are essential.

As part of a national, regional and local surveillance network, you will be required to travel extensively for operational deployments, primarily across the South East and throughout the UK. Importantly, due to the nature of the role, all operational travel time is paid, with no deduction applied.

To be successfully appointed, applicants must hold and be able to demonstrate:

• Current Q1 Accredited Surveillance Officer accreditation
• Current Advanced Police Motorcyclist qualification
• Current Advanced Police Driver qualification
• Current Q2/200 Accredited Surveillance Motorcyclist qualificationAbility to attend and successfully complete the Armed Surveillance Officer course (dates to be confirmed)
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and unpredictable operational environment
• Strong self-motivation and a proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to remain calm, professional and effective under pressure

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to obtain and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National andhave resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post

You can find more information about security vetting here .

Please note that this is a PC-designated position. If you are currently employed as a DC and choose to apply, any additional payments associated with your DC role will be discontinued upon appointment

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.

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

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.