Radio Frequency Propagation Surveyor (RFPS) Specialist

Warwickshire Police; Defford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28–33 days

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing & support programmes

Police Mutual private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

EV/cycle to work discounts

Blue light card discounts

Flexible working options

Job summary

Warwickshire Police in Defford seeks a Radio Frequency Propagation Surveyor Specialist to join as a permanent, office-based role. The post is 37 hours per week, full time, with a grade G and a salary ranging from 43,668 to 49,716 pounds.

You will lead accreditation activities for RFPS, enhance digital intelligence for major crime, ensure ISO 17025/17020 compliance and advise on digital media investigation strategies; you’ll also manage a small RFPS team and provide technical support to

Responsibilities

• 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 crime and risk.
• Work with the Forensic Services Quality Team ensuring ISO 17025/17020 conformity and FSR Codes of practice.
• Provide advice to Officers in Charge on Digital Media Investigation strategies.
• Manage a small team undertaking the RFPS work, supporting development and compliance.
• Provide technical support to investigators, prosecutors and external agencies for electronic element investigations.

Job description

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.

Main purpose of the role

• 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 a 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.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.


• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

*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)