TSU Technical Officer

Derbyshire Constabulary; Leicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) seeks a Technical Officer to design and deploy technical surveillance systems and ensure their effective operation and deployment.

Based at Tigers Road, Leicestershire, with future opportunities at Ripley, Derbyshire, the role sits on a career grade scale, starting at £39,276 and rising to £54,696. MV/SC vetting is required during pre-employment checks and part-time hours are pro‑rata.

Job description

Use your technical skills to help tackle crime!

As a Technical Officer for the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), you will design and develop technical surveillance systems and ensure their effective operation and deployment.
This role will be based at Tigers Road in Leicestershire, with further opportunities upcoming based at Ripley in Derbyshire. If this role sparks your interest and you can work from either of these locations, we’d love for you to apply.

Why this is a unique opportunity

In this role you will be working closely with colleagues in the Regional Organised Crime Unit, helping gather intelligence and evidence against the most serious of crimes that impact our communities. Join us and experience the reward of playing a direct role in fighting crime across the East Midlands.

What’s in it for you?

This role is under a career grade scheme, starting at Grade J and working up to Grade L as you gain experience and develop within the role. You will normally be appointed at the bottom of the scale £39,276 - £54,696.

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

Please Note

The material handled in this post may be of particular sensitivity to the UK and may as a consequence be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances, dual nationals (of which one element is British) may be granted access.

MV/SC vetting is required for this role, which will be conducted during pre-employment checks.

• Vacancy closes on Wednesday 7th October at 23:55

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro‑rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Who We Are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.