Contract type – Full Time
Grade – 7
Information About The Role
Today terrorism is a constant threat within the United Kingdom. By joining Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) West Midlands, you can directly contribute to keeping the UK safe and help us tackle the threat.
The Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTP WM) are looking for a Technical Surveillance Officer for our surveillance unit which is at the forefront of helping to protect the UK from terrorist attacks.
We are looking for a forward thinking individual to take on this role as Police Staff, based within our modern offices near Birmingham Airport.
We would like our department to be diverse and inclusive, to be able to provide the best possible service to the communities that we serve. We will be encouraging applications from those with protected characteristics.
The role
You’ll be involved in the deployment of covert technical equipment often in demanding situations, providing specialist advice and technical surveillance support to Counter Terrorism investigations.
You’ll provide advice to investigating officers on equipment available to achieve technical surveillance objectives also providing practical assistance on how to prepare, maintain and deploy technical equipment.
If you have a background working in, for example, an electrical, electronic, mechanical or construction industry and have a good knowledge of how things are put together then we would encourage you to apply. Training for other parts of this role outside of your technical knowledge will be given to the successful candidate.
Responsibilities
- Providing practical assistance on preparing and maintaining technical equipment
- When required designing, building, adapting to each individual operation, or repairing equipment
- Training others in the use of technical equipment as required
- Conducting feasibility studies, planning and deploying technical equipment in covert operations
- Operating an effective system to record the progress of work and equipment deployed
- Providing comprehensive risk assessments for operations
- Preparing periodic data on work undertaken
- Continual appraisal of working methods to ensure best value and importantly keep abreast of the constant development of technology
- You’ll be working in stressful, often dirty hazardous conditions in time limited operations where the planning and execution is vital to the safe deployment of equipment and staff. This is a physical role and at times you will be carrying heavy equipment over distances.
Skills and competencies
Essential
Qualification and / or experience within a relevant industry
Hold a full current UK Driving Licence
To be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
Experience of working with sensitive information and maintaining discretion and confidentiality
Effective communication skills to be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people
Previous experience of installing technical equipment
A depth of knowledge and understanding of I.P and networking, operating systems, IT hardware and software
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a technical surveillance unit
Previous experience of working at height and confined spaces
General understanding of building fabrication and regulations
Understanding of transmission systems
Experience of evidence gathering and disclosure
Knowledge of current legislation regarding covert surveillance
Working knowledge of Video Management Systems
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