Operational Support Team MO2
Job Title: Operational Support Team MO2
Salary: The starting salary is £48,943, which includes allowances totalling £2,928 and a 12.5% shift disturbance allowance.
The salary is broken down as £42,203 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £47,668. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928, a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000 and a 12.5% shift disturbance allowance.
Location: Spring Gardens Vauxhall
The MO2 Operational Support Team provides Targeted Interception (TI) of communications support to the MPS.
Targeted Intercept provides intelligence against all MPS threat areas, which leads to significant operational results. It also helps build strategic and thematic intelligence which enhances MPS knowledge and understanding of Serious and Organised Crime.
Working within the Operational Support Team function of the Sensitive Intelligence Unit candidates will be responsible for the assessment, development and management of sensitive intelligence as part of ongoing proactive operations. This includes the effective management of risk for the benefit of the MPS and other law enforcement agencies, including matters relating to firearms and threats to life.
Our staff are mission-focused and flexible to meet the needs of their operations. Criminals are unpredictable, and they rarely work 9-5. To cover this, the team runs a shift rota and has officers in the office 365 days per year. There is a requirement for shift working and an ability to work long hours often at short notice.
MO2 are now looking for experienced Case Officers who have previously worked within TI and have passed National Crime Agency Course (IPT – Incept Training Programme) or equivalent. Candidates are expected to have worked within TI arena and have knowledge of TI, dissemination of sensitive intelligence and Sensitive Criminal Justice briefings.
Key responsibilities
- You will work collaboratively with the MPS operational teams and partners to deliver a unified crime fighting response to Serious and Organised Crime.
- You will provide a 24/7 service which delivers dynamic support to MPS and partner operations.
- You will provide fast paced operational support to the MPS by gathering, analysing and disseminating intercept intelligence in accordance with IPA legislation and policy.
- You will identify, prioritise and manage risk in accordance with legislation and policy.
- You will ensure the quality, secure handling and dissemination of intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and a duty of care in line with policy.
- You will build good working relationships with both internal and external partners including police forces and other government agencies.
- You will draft and submit TI Warrant applications to the Home Office.
- You will help identify intelligence development opportunities; research and analysis in undefined of the Commissioner’ New Met for London; National Control Strategy and other identified priorities in the fight to cut Serious and Organised crime.
- You will contribute to the acquisition and development of tactical and strategic intelligence relating to serious and organised crime affecting the MPS.
Additional Information
This post is not suitable for blended working conditions. Currently based at Spring Gardens but the NCA are in negotiations to move to premises at Stratford in mid- 2025.
There are at present (1) vacancy however posting will not be before vetting has been concluded which includes NCA enhanced DV and MPS DV vetting. There is also 1 post on the select list.
This post carries a minimum 2-year tenure.
For further information please contact one of DI Operations Managers
- DI Gemma Jones 07467443806
- DI Phil Carruth 0207 238 2617
- DI James Barber 07824519098
Vetting
This post requires access to the most undefined intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
How to Apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, and online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 3rd of February 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 4th of February 2025
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence mid February 2025.