Technical Officer

7 days ago

Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Constabulary Full time

Want to make a difference?

Derbyshire Constabulary have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Technical Officer to provide a specialised technical surveillance capability to the East Midlands Special Operations Unit which provides support in the fight against organised crime to the five forces in the East Midlands region. (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire).

The duties will include the design, development, operation and deployment of technical surveillance systems that meet user requirements. Diagnosing faults and taking appropriate action, whilst operating in the field or in the workshop.

Role and responsibilities:

- Operating surveillance equipment safely, lawfully, ethically and in line with national SOP’s.
- Being able to provide specialist technical advice, support and liaison to all police teams working within the region.
- A degree of fitness is required as the deployments could be in confined spaces, working at heights etc. A fitness test will form part of the selection process for any applicants successful at the shortlisting stage.
- Be able to travel throughout the UK and abroad.
- Operating on a call-out rota as required.
- High levels of integrity and discretion are required for this varied and challenging role, you should be aware that if successful you will be vetted to MV level.

Qualifications:

- Degree, HND or equivalent in one of the following:

- Computing (Systems or Network Technology), Electronics, Telecommunications, Audio/Video Engineering or relevant experience within a Technical Surveillance arena.
- GCSE grade C or above in English Language or equivalent qualification or previous experience of writing reports/correspondence.
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths or equivalent qualification or equivalent previous experience.

**Experience**:

- Possess post qualification experience in a relevant field.
- Experience of working as part of a team as well as being capable of working in an unsupervised environment.
- Be an effective communicator with the ability to impart knowledge to others with little or no experience or technical ability.
- Possess a wide-ranging understanding of computers, network and software packages including operating systems and Microsoft Office.
- Possess good standard eyesight (must not be colour blind) and hearing.
- Possess and maintain a UK driving licence.
- Possess and maintain a current passport.

We appreciate the importance of work life balance and welfare which is why we implement flexible and agile working practices, including remote working.

If this sounds like the role for you, please see the full job description and click to apply.

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