Radio Communications Tech Support Officer

Police Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual salary?

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts and rewards

Job summary

Police Scotland invites applications for an Assistant Technical Officer based in Glasgow, within the Technical Support Unit – Radio Communications Section. You will support the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit by managing assets, configuring systems, and assisting with installations and testing.

The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, documentation, and training development, with a Monday–Friday pattern, and a driving licence.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, with relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience installing, testing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems in land vehicles and operation room environments, predominately radio communications.
• Ability to work at height using ladders and access platforms.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Resident in the UK for at least five years prior to application.

Responsibilities

• Manage work scheduling, user & supplier engagement, stock control and disposal to maximise efficiency and minimise delays.
• Assist technical officers with asset management, including configuration & testing, development of user training, audits and process improvements.
• Install, test and maintain electrical and electronic systems in land vehicles and operation room environments, mainly radio communications.
• Document and self-certify installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair; become the subject matter expert.
• Work at height and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Work scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Stock control

Asset management

Config & testing

User training development

Audits

Process improvement

Electrical system installation

Height work readiness

Education

HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Maintenance tools

Documentation procedures

Job description

Police Scotland invites applications for an Assistant Technical Officer based in Glasgow, within the Technical Support Unit – Radio Communications Section. You will support the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit by managing assets, configuring systems, and assisting with installations and testing.

The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, documentation, and training development, with a Monday–Friday pattern, and a driving licence.