Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) is a capability that is growing significantly in demand, and in response to this the Technical Development Unit (TDU), as part of a national network, is expanding.  We have a 24 month secondment/fixed term contract for a Dev Ops Engineer who will play a key role in this, sitting in the regional TEI team and working on both local and nationally coordinated projects to develop technology that will transform UK policing operations.

The role holder will carry out capability development, adapting existing solutions or developing new ones to meet operational requirements. Acting as a subject matter expert, they will work with the regional team, local partners, the wider network and commercial suppliers, partaking in product research and proposals to push existing boundaries.

This is an extremely varied and fulfilling role, working in a highly collaborative team environment to think outside the box and deliver highly creative capability solutions.

To be successful in this role, you should have experience of programming and of working on technical projects, solving complex problems. You will be a collaborative worker, able to work under pressure with a passion for learning and a desire to learn new skills.

This role is expected to be largely hybrid working, with time split between working from home, SEROCU offices, and travelling to different locations across the national network for business purposes. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC, with a view to attaining and maintaining DV level whilst in post. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past ten years.  In addition you must be a British National and provide documentary evidence of this.

Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cv and covering letter (no more than 1 A4 page in font size 11), explaining why you are applying for the role and how you meet the essential criteria. The closing date for applications is Sunday 31 March 2024 at 23:55hrs.

At SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 20747. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff, shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

Please note candidates employed with another Force will need to apply as a secondment. Please ensure your application is supported by your line manager, Department Head and Local or Force HR.  For police staff who are employed with Hampshire Police are requested to please submit an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact wfplanning@hants.gov.uk if you have any queries relating to this.

If you are a permanent Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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