Closing date: 12 May, 11:59pm

Salary: £40,950 - £46,674 ▪ Grade: 7 ▪ Type: Full Time

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.

We would like our department to be diverse and inclusive, to be able to provide the best possible service to the communities that we serve. We will be encouraging applications from those with protected characteristics.

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.

If you have a background working in, for example, an electrical, electronic, mechanical or construction industry and have a good knowledge of how things are put together then we would encourage you to apply. Training for other parts of this role outside of your technical knowledge will be given to the successful candidate.   

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

Hold a full current UK Driving Licence 

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

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

Previous experience of installing technical equipment

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a technical surveillance unit

Previous experience of working at height and confined spaces

General understanding of building fabrication and regulations 

Understanding of transmission systems and IP infrastructure

Experience of evidence gathering and disclosure

Knowledge of current legislation regarding covert surveillance

Working knowledge of Video Management Systems

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.

Benefits

Work with us and you’ll be joining a world-class Counter Terrorism Policing network. In addition to fascinating work, you’ll find a range of benefits including:

• A great pension.
• Free access to staff support services and discounts.
• You’ll qualify for a Blue Light Discount card.
• Excellent training giving you options to grow and progress within West Midlands Police.

Security Clearance

⚠ This role is subject to successful completion of Developed Vetting vetting.

You must be a British citizen to work for the Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTPWM). If you hold dual nationality, with the primary nationality British, you may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearances of Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002). CTP WM will support preferred candidates through the appropriate vetting process.

Diversity and Inclusion

We 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.

Counter Terrorism Policing is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the country we serve. An inclusive culture enables us to do things differently, working in ways that meet individuals’ needs, flexing working patterns to ensure work-life balance is healthy so that we deliver the best for the organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job.  For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.  In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process. Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.

Join Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands CTU for a unique opportunity to play your part in keeping the West Midlands region safe. Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a national and international stage.

Most of what we achieve may never see the light of day but be assured that we have the very best and brightest working around the clock in an effort to keep us all safe. These ordinary men and women do extraordinary things in an effort to thwart terrorist planning; to safeguard those who are at risk of radicalisation; to protect our critical national infrastructure, institutions and crowded places, and to pursue and bring terrorists to justice.

Our Counter Terrorism Unit aims to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. With a range of roles available, you don’t need a background in security and we are always looking for different skills and experiences to join our talented team.

Work with us and you will be joining a world-class Counter Terrorism Policing network.