Technical Surveillance Specialist – Field Operations

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Thames Valley Police invites applications for a technically skilled professional to join the South East Technical Surveillance Unit (SETSU). You will deliver specialist surveillance capabilities, deploy diverse surveillance equipment, and provide expert technical guidance to investigators and officers.

You will be expected to maintain high security standards, undergo SC vetting, and travel across the South East and occasionally the UK. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical information to investigators and officers.
• HNC in Electronics, Radio or Telecommunications (or equivalent) required.
• Willingness to travel across the South East and occasionally the UK, with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering technical surveillance solutions.
• Deploying audio, visual, tracking and communications equipment in urban and rural environments.
• Providing expert technical advice to investigators and senior officers.
• Maintaining, testing and developing specialist equipment and systems.
• Producing evidential material for investigations and potential court proceedings.
• Conducting technical research and development to enhance future capabilities.
• Supporting operational activity across the South East region and beyond when required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

UK driving licence

Ability to travel across regions

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

HNC in Electronics, Radio or Telecommunications (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thames Valley Police invites applications for a technically skilled professional to join the South East Technical Surveillance Unit (SETSU). You will deliver specialist surveillance capabilities, deploy diverse surveillance equipment, and provide expert technical guidance to investigators and officers.

You will be expected to maintain high security standards, undergo SC vetting, and travel across the South East and occasionally the UK. A full UK driving licence is required.