Police Constable

**Department**:Covert Operations Unit
**Location**: Near Newbury
**Closing date**:16/06/24

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) Surveillance teams

The role of the Mobile Surveillance Operative is to undertake covert, mobile, technical and foot surveillance in order to obtain intelligence and evidence to assist investigations and/or operations. This is an instrumental role in an ever changing and agile environment.

You must be the holder of current Q1 surveillance accreditation and a current Advanced Driving permit. You will be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of relevant guidance within the Surveillance APP Programme and be an authorised firearms officer (or be will to undertake relevant training)

This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes. This will include travel across the UK and is not limited to the South East. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working and/or staying away from home.

**How to Apply**
- Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.

Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

**Required knowledge/skills**
Essential
- Holder of current Level One Surveillance accreditation.
- Current Advanced car driver.
- Has basic working knowledge of relevant guidance within Surveillance APP Programme, including RIPA and associate authorities.
- Has attended National/Local Log and disclosure course.
- Authorised Firearms officer/willing to undertake relevant training.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 21453