Transferee Surveillance Officer

Force- Cambridgeshire Constabulary- Role Type- Transferee Campaign- Contract Duration- Permanent- Contract Type- Full Time- Department- Intel & Specialist Crime- Location- Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs- Rank- Constable- Salary- Constable PayscalePlease note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
- Hours / Week- 40- Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level- 1- Closing Date
- 31/08/2023, 23:55
- Job DescriptionCambridgeshire Constabulary are seeking to recruit transferee surveillance officers who wish to join our dedicated force surveillance team.

The role is challenging and you will need to be very flexible due to the unpredictable nature of working hours. The successful applicant will be an advanced driver qualified to Q1 level with relevant experience in a covert role. We are particularly interested in recruiting a trained surveillance motorcyclist, for which a targeted variable payment would apply.

In addition, you will be required to undertake and pass SC Vetting.

If you feel you have the necessary attributes to join the team then please provide a 500 words expression of interest, explaining your motivation to join Cambridgeshire Police’s Force Surveillance Team and evidence of the minimum entry requirements, as stipulated in the attached role profile.

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.

**Everyone at Cambridgeshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.**

**It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.**

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

**Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?**

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

**Benefits include**:

- Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
- Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
- Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
- Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
- Carers and discretionary leave.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
- Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
- Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
- Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
- Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
- The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
- Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.

**Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

**Flexible Working**

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

**Recruitment and Selection Policy**

Internal applicants who are a