Technical Surveillance Officer - NEROCU - JRN 13041
 

A rare opportunity has arisen to undertake the position of Technical Surveillance Unit Technical surveillance officer working with a team of specialist staff operating within the North-East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). You will join Northumbria Police and work within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit based in the Durham area, covering operational activity within the region and wider UK as required.

Technical Surveillance Officer - NEROCU - JRN 13041

Salary: Band 8, £33,039 - £37,584

Location: Based at: Durham vicinity Travel within UK/International as required)

Hours/Contract: Mon – Fri 0800 hrs – 1600 hrs (On-call and overtime as required)

 

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”) 

 

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of ten Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.  

 

Learn about our full benefits package

 

The role

 

A rare opportunity has arisen to undertake the position of Technical Surveillance Unit Technical surveillance officer working with a team of specialist staff operating within the North-East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU).  You will join Northumbria Police and work within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit based in the Durham area, covering operational activity within the region and wider UK as required.

 

Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, flexibility and technical expertise to work in a team of specialists to provide support and technical assistance with covert surveillance operations working with the Region’s police forces and other regional and national Law Enforcement in the pursuit and prevention of Serious and Organised Crime.

 

The main duties of TSU officers are to carry out covert technical surveillance tasks. 

 

Candidates must be highly motivated, mature and disciplined, work well as part of a team and have the ability, to make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure. The nature of TSU work is such that applicants will need to have a forward looking and creative approach towards their duties and demonstrate a flexible approach towards their role. 

 

Candidates must be extremely flexible and able to take calls throughout all times of day and night and be able to deploy on time critical operations when necessary.

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Liaise with operational customers to identify their requirements, ensuring appropriate authorities are in place, prioritising when necessary whilst managing expectations in order to deliver a technical solution efficiently and effectively.

  • Undertake technical feasibility studies, including risk assessments to inform options available to suit the operational objectives and working conditions identified. Present and discuss the options and rationale with the requester in order to agree the most appropriate solution.

  • Design and develop agreed bespoke solutions including technical networks, make and modify equipment/aids and undertake all preparations, including liaison with internal departments, external agencies, in order to identify and resolve potential issues prior to implementation.

  • Implement and install the technical solution, as planned, in liaison with the Operational lead, adapting to changing circumstances in order to minimise potential compromise to the operation, department reputation and health and safety.

  • Work co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and department goals. Ensure your behaviour complies with Police Service values and organise your own work effectively to meet the demands of your role.

  • A degree of work period flexibility will therefore be necessary as you may be required to work in sometimes challenging and demanding environments outside of normal working hours. Be physically fit with good eyesight and hearing.

  • Maintain a database detailing technical solutions deployed in order to provide management information, an audit trail for inspection by governing bodies and evidence to support the criminal justice process.

  • Service and repair equipment and monitor unit stock levels to ensure required standards are maintained and records kept in order, for the unit to operate efficiently, effectively and in accordance with quality standards.

  • Provide guidance on the use of equipment, ensuring its issue is authorised and complies with department and national procedures in order to enhance and maintain the technical surveillance capability required for investigations in accordance with quality standards.

 

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

 

What you’ll bring

 

Essential:

 

  • We are looking for someone who can work as part of a small specialist team that can work alone on tasks without supervision but also work efficiently as part of a team.

  • Work in accordance with the aims and objectives set by the organisation in accordance with the National Decision Model and THRIVE.

  • Undertake research and project work, regarding emerging technical surveillance advances, capabilities and new equipment to provide technical solutions or make recommendations to resolve issues, ensuring best value within Force budgets and presenting findings in an appropriate format to inform decision making.

  • Maintain professional license status and develop technical knowledge by undertaking continuous professional development through liaison with external agencies/partners, attending meetings, courses and completing qualifications, as required, in order to keep up to date with legislative changes and contribute to the overall achievement of the Technical Surveillance Unit and Force objectives.

  • HND/City and Guilds (QCF Level 5 or above) in Audio Visual technologies/engineering, broadcast or network engineering OR closely related technical or engineering disciplines.

  • You must hold a current and full UK/European driving licence and must have a flexible approach to working patterns and occasionally be prepared to work unsociable hours, sometimes at short notice across the United Kingdom.

 

Desirable:

 

  • This role would suit a candidate with a background in AV systems; electronics, engineering, IP networks, together with established competency in MS suite, databases and record keeping management software.

  • Health and Safety (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent) or formal training experience are desirable.

  • Physically fit and no medical conditions which would prevent outside working, working at heights, in confined spaces or working under pressure. 

 

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

 

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

 

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Neil Fairless by email at Neil.Fairless@nersou.police.uk

 

What we offer

 

  • 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
  • Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
  • Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
  • Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
  • Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
  • Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
  • We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
  • Access to gyms in some stations
  • Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
  • Cycle to work scheme

 

Just so you know

 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Technical Surveillance Officer with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

 

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview.  Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

 

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. 

 

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. 

 

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

 

Terms of appointment

 

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

 

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Description
A rare opportunity has arisen to undertake the position of Technical Surveillance Unit Technical surveillance officer working with a team of specialist staff operating within the North-East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). You will join Northumbria Police and work within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit based in the Durham area, covering operational activity within the region and wider UK as required.
 

Technical Surveillance Officer - NEROCU - JRN 13041

Salary: Band 8, £33,039 - £37,584

Location: Based at: Durham vicinity Travel within UK/International as required)

Hours/Contract: Mon – Fri 0800 hrs – 1600 hrs (On-call and overtime as required)

 

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”) 

 

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of ten Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.  

 

Learn about our full benefits package

 

The role

 

A rare opportunity has arisen to undertake the position of Technical Surveillance Unit Technical surveillance officer working with a team of specialist staff operating within the North-East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU).  You will join Northumbria Police and work within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit based in the Durham area, covering operational activity within the region and wider UK as required.

 

Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, flexibility and technical expertise to work in a team of specialists to provide support and technical assistance with covert surveillance operations working with the Region’s police forces and other regional and national Law Enforcement in the pursuit and prevention of Serious and Organised Crime.

 

The main duties of TSU officers are to carry out covert technical surveillance tasks. 

 

Candidates must be highly motivated, mature and disciplined, work well as part of a team and have the ability, to make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure. The nature of TSU work is such that applicants will need to have a forward looking and creative approach towards their duties and demonstrate a flexible approach towards their role. 

 

Candidates must be extremely flexible and able to take calls throughout all times of day and night and be able to deploy on time critical operations when necessary.

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Liaise with operational customers to identify their requirements, ensuring appropriate authorities are in place, prioritising when necessary whilst managing expectations in order to deliver a technical solution efficiently and effectively.

  • Undertake technical feasibility studies, including risk assessments to inform options available to suit the operational objectives and working conditions identified. Present and discuss the options and rationale with the requester in order to agree the most appropriate solution.

  • Design and develop agreed bespoke solutions including technical networks, make and modify equipment/aids and undertake all preparations, including liaison with internal departments, external agencies, in order to identify and resolve potential issues prior to implementation.

  • Implement and install the technical solution, as planned, in liaison with the Operational lead, adapting to changing circumstances in order to minimise potential compromise to the operation, department reputation and health and safety.

  • Work co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and department goals. Ensure your behaviour complies with Police Service values and organise your own work effectively to meet the demands of your role.

  • A degree of work period flexibility will therefore be necessary as you may be required to work in sometimes challenging and demanding environments outside of normal working hours. Be physically fit with good eyesight and hearing.

  • Maintain a database detailing technical solutions deployed in order to provide management information, an audit trail for inspection by governing bodies and evidence to support the criminal justice process.

  • Service and repair equipment and monitor unit stock levels to ensure required standards are maintained and records kept in order, for the unit to operate efficiently, effectively and in accordance with quality standards.

  • Provide guidance on the use of equipment, ensuring its issue is authorised and complies with department and national procedures in order to enhance and maintain the technical surveillance capability required for investigations in accordance with quality standards.

 

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

 

What you’ll bring

 

Essential:

 

  • We are looking for someone who can work as part of a small specialist team that can work alone on tasks without supervision but also work efficiently as part of a team.

  • Work in accordance with the aims and objectives set by the organisation in accordance with the National Decision Model and THRIVE.

  • Undertake research and project work, regarding emerging technical surveillance advances, capabilities and new equipment to provide technical solutions or make recommendations to resolve issues, ensuring best value within Force budgets and presenting findings in an appropriate format to inform decision making.

  • Maintain professional license status and develop technical knowledge by undertaking continuous professional development through liaison with external agencies/partners, attending meetings, courses and completing qualifications, as required, in order to keep up to date with legislative changes and contribute to the overall achievement of the Technical Surveillance Unit and Force objectives.

  • HND/City and Guilds (QCF Level 5 or above) in Audio Visual technologies/engineering, broadcast or network engineering OR closely related technical or engineering disciplines.

  • You must hold a current and full UK/European driving licence and must have a flexible approach to working patterns and occasionally be prepared to work unsociable hours, sometimes at short notice across the United Kingdom.

 

Desirable:

 

  • This role would suit a candidate with a background in AV systems; electronics, engineering, IP networks, together with established competency in MS suite, databases and record keeping management software.

  • Health and Safety (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent) or formal training experience are desirable.

  • Physically fit and no medical conditions which would prevent outside working, working at heights, in confined spaces or working under pressure. 

 

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

 

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

 

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Neil Fairless by email at Neil.Fairless@nersou.police.uk

 

What we offer

 

  • 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
  • Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
  • Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
  • Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
  • Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
  • Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
  • We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
  • Access to gyms in some stations
  • Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
  • Cycle to work scheme

 

Just so you know

 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Technical Surveillance Officer with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

 

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview.  Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

 

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. 

 

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. 

 

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

 

Terms of appointment

 

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

 

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.