Regional Technical Surveillance Officer - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

Avon And Somerset Constabulary; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Technical Surveillance Officer to support serious and organized crime investigations. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational delivery of surveillance while collaborating with law enforcement and private partners. An HND or HNC in a relevant technical field is required along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers significant development opportunities through training and is ideal for technically minded individuals seeking a rewarding career.

Benefits

Flexible working

Continuous professional development

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge/experience of video, audio, optics, telecommunications, and mobile technology.
• Experience in a technical environment is essential.
• Ability to influence and advise stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of operational technical surveillance within the South West Region.
• Assessment of operational requirements to support covert operations.
• Collaboration with local and national law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

HND or HNC in electronics, radio, or telecommunications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for Technical Surveillance Officers keen to progress their careers as part of our Technical Surveillance Teams. This team delivers bespoke technical surveillance assistance and solutions in support of both serious and organised crime; and major crime across the whole of the South West Region. We are looking for a technically minded, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who already has a good technical grounding to become part of a specialist team. The Regional Technical Surveillance Officer is responsible for day-to-day operational delivery of technical surveillance within the South West Region. The role will incorporate a combination of Information Technology, electronic and engineering disciplines. To assess all operational requirements and implement effective strategies in support of covert surveillance operations. The role is very interesting, challenging but also extremely rewarding and the support we provide our customers, the SWROCU and its constituent forces, plays an integral part in both Serious and Organised Crime; and Major Crime investigations. You will enjoy a varied workload, which affords the opportunity to work with local, regional, national, and international law enforcement partners, as well as private companies and members of the public. The successful candidate will have significant development opportunities through an extensive learning and development program inclusive of both courses and external through the College of Policing and other external specialist course providers. SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales. We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work in to pursue offenders, protect and prepare individuals and organisations, and prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime. Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations. We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation. Police Staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about SWROCU, read case studies and learn more about our capabilities on our dedicated microsite: https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/ We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

What we can offer you

• Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours and your primary location.
• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
• Well‑being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing. This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five‑year “checkable history” in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years. In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references. Police Barred and Advisory lists. Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under‑represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for. Flexible and Part Time Working: All requests for flexible working patterns and part‑time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part‑time hours.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or HNC (or recognised BTEC) in electronics, radio or telecommunications or relevant workplace experience and ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of relevant technologies.
• Previous knowledge/experience of at least one of the following: video, audio, optics, alarm, telecommunications, location and positioning equipment, information communication technology, mobile telephony, IP or WIFI technology.
• Experience of working in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to advise and influence to achieve objective.
• Ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment and make decisions balancing operational considerations against risk.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with ability to develop technical and practical solutions.
• Ability to deal with multiple demands under considerable time pressures.
• Detailed knowledge or computer systems used with specialist technical equipment and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Awareness of workplace health & safety issues, specifically related to Health and Safety Regulation.
• Demonstrate understanding of relevant legislation in connection with technical surveillance techniques (RIPA, Police Act, APP, ACPO Surveillance Manual of Standards and ECHR Act).
• Full driving licence or be able to travel around the region by other means.
• A&S: PO3‑6, plus call‑out/standby allowance.
• D&C: Grade 9 Dorset: Grade G Glos: PO1 Wilts: W10.