We are excited to bring you the opportunity to join our highly regarded regional surveillance team. Applications are open to all police officers outside of their 2 year probation period, with no requirement for surveillance or covert experience.

As part of your daily role, successful candidates will undertake covert foot and mobile surveillance on suspects of Terrorism offences, in order to obtain intelligence and evidence in support of ongoing investigations. This will be conducted as authorised under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 and Human Rights legislation. You will also debrief covert surveillance operations on a daily basis, ensuring evidential logs are accurate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to;

• Show flexibility in an unpredictable working environment
• Work well within a team and be an effective team member
• Be self-motivated and proactive

As a national, regional and local resource, you will be required to travel for business purposes. This is an exciting and rewarding role and as such can include travel across the UK (not limited to the South East) and you may occasionally be required to work away from home. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand.

Candidates will be required to successfully pass a National Surveillance Pre- Select, an Advanced Driving Course and a Q1 Surveillance Course in order to be confirmed in post.

Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to be a British National and resided in the UK for the past five years for Security Clearance (SC) and ten years for Developed Vetting (DV)  You will be required to successfully pass and maintain the relevant security clearance in order to perform the role.

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 30th January 2022 at 23:55hrs.

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department. Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. Kent Officers will need to inform HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.

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’.

At CTPSE we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve.  We encourage applications from our under represented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 18644.

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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