Radio Frequency Propagation Surveyor (RFPS) Specialist

West Mercia Police; Defford; In loco; GBP 44.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave: 28 days

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Staff Networks

Gym membership discounts

EV and cycle to work discounts

Blue light card discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

West Mercia Police are seeking a Radio Frequency Propagation Surveyor (RFPS) Specialist based in Defford. The role focuses on accreditation and quality for RFPS, enhancing digital intelligence capabilities to support major crime, risk and vulnerability investigations.

The post requires coordinating with the Forensic Services Quality Team to maintain ISO 17025/17020 standards and FSR codes. The successful candidate will lead a small RFPS team, provide strategic advice to Officers in Charge, and

Mansioni

• Manage the day‑to‑day activities of accreditation and quality for the RFPS service.
• Provide enhanced digital intelligence and investigative capability in RFPS to support major/serious crime and risk/vulnerability matters.
• Collaborate with the Forensic Services Quality Team to ensure ISO 17025/17020 conformity and compliance with FSR Codes for RFPS.
• Offer advice and assistance to Officers in Charge on Digital Media Investigation strategies.
• Manage a small RFPS team, supporting development and compliance.
• Provide technical support to investigators, prosecutors and external agencies to strengthen electronic crime responses.

Descrizione del lavoro

Radio Frequency Propagation Surveyor (RFPS) Specialist

• Number of vacancies: 1
• Location: Defford
• Grade: G
• Salary: 43,668 - £49,716
• Working pattern: Weekdays
• Part/Full Time
• Full Time
• Hours per Week: 37
• Type of Contract: Permanent

You don't need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Under the direction of the Digital Media Coordinator(s), manage the day-to-day activities of accreditation and quality for the service of RFPS.
• Provide an enhanced digital intelligence and investigative capability, specifically in RFPS, to support major and serious crime as well as matters of risk and vulnerability.
• Work with the Forensic Services Quality Team providing technical expertise and ensuring conformity with the International Organization for Standardization 17025/17020 and the Forensic Science Regulators (FSR) Codes of practice are maintained and adhered to for the discipline of RFPS.
• To provide advice and help to Officers in Charge (OIC) on Digital Media Investigation strategies.
• To manage a small team undertaking the RFPS work, supporting their development and compliance.
• To provide technical support to other investigators, prosecutors and external agencies in order to give the Force an effective response to the investigation of all crimes that contain an electronic element.

Radio Frequency Propagation Surveyor (RFPS) Specialist role is an office based role

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 26th October 2026

Why work for us?

• 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and well being support through an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health services and Staff Networks. .
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to .

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email (internally please use myBop)

Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don't want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)