Technical Surveillance Officer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Police Full time

Closing date**:30 July** 2**023**,** **11:59pm**

Salary**:£37,953 - £43,254** Grade**:7** Type**:Full Time**

**Previous applicants need not apply**

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.

**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.

**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.

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

Experience of installation and maintenance of technical equipment

Effective communication skills to be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people

**Desirable**

Qualified risk assessor

Previous experience of working in a technical surveillance unit

Experience of building structures and materials

Understanding of transmission systems and IP infrastructure

Experience of evidence gathering and disclosure

Knowledge of current legislation regarding covert surveillance and techniques

**Additional information**

The position will require flexibility of hours especially during significant operational periods where late cover and weekend working may be required at short notice. There may also be a requirement for you to work out of hours and stay overnight working both local and nationally and internationally. You will also be required to support an on call rota within the team

In addition, you must hold a full current UK/European driving licence with the ability to work from within a vehicle whilst travelling for extended periods of time

WMP Diversity and Inclusion Vision: “Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm”



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