Job Description

Our South East Technical Surveillance Unit (SETSU) provides a comprehensive technical capability to the South East regional forces, specialist investigative teams and law enforcement partners.

The successful applicants will provide specialised technical services and expert advice in respect of covert surveillance (applying SEROCU and national standards) in support of investigations/operations into serious organised crimes and counter terrorist operations. This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will plan and prepare techniques and equipment, develop risk assessments and method statements.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with excellent communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies with proven use of computer technology and Microsoft packages. The successful applicant will be HNC qualified in Electronics, Radio or Telecommunications (or equivalent).

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. 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. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government) and studying abroad.

You can find more information about security vetting .

How to Apply

To apply, click on the \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 3rd September 2023 at 23:55hrs. Interviews will be held on the Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd September 2023.

At CTPSE and 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 underrepresented 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 quoting the Job Reference number 20372.

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.

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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Thames Valley Police