Detective Constable

**Department**:Surveillance
**Location**: Near Newbury
**Closing date**: 22/09/2024

CTPSE has an exciting opportunity to become an armed operative on one of their surveillance teams.

You will undertake covert, mobile, technical and foot surveillance in order to obtain intelligence and evidence, undertaking covert surveillance as authorised under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and Human Rights legislation. You will also debrief covert surveillance operations on a daily basis ensuring evidential logs are accurate.
- Evidence of conducting both mobile and foot surveillance
- Evidence of having completed surveillance logs to a national standard, as well as knowledge of disclosure
- The ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility within your role, with effective team working skills

Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK.

**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 great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

**Essential role based training**
- Holds (or has held Q1) (or equivalent) surveillance accreditation and police advanced driving (or equivalent) qualification
- Currently Taser trained (or have the ability to become so) and be able to maintain this accreditation
- Current authorised firearms officer

**Required knowledge/skills**
Essential
- Have evidence of conducting both mobile and foot surveillance
- Have evidence of completing surveillance logs to a national standard, as well as knowledge of disclosure (CPIA)
- Have evidence that you can work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility within your role
- Have evidence that you are an effective, good team player
- Have a working knowledge of relevant guidance within College of Policing surveillance APP, including RIPA and associates authorities

Desirable
- Current holder of SC enhanced vetting

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 21781