SY-Covert Surveillance Compliance Officer

Role: Covert Surveillance Compliance Officer

Department: Crime Services

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £31,296 - £35,526

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

As a Covert Surveillance Compliance Officer you will provide advice, guidance and assistance to all departments across South Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire & Humber Region, in relation to the lawful use of covert tactics and associated covert legislation.

Key responsibilities:

Act as Professional Applicant for all Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), Police Act 1987 and Criminal Conduct Authorities.
Monitor and maintain all covert authorities, ensuring compliance with legislative and force requirements throughout the lifetime of the authority.
Act as single point of contact for all covert advice and planning regarding the use of covert legislation across the Force.
Act as a single point of contact with the Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office (IPCO).
Manage intelligence, including highly sensitive and confidential material in the appropriate manner.
Attend covert briefings, advising and directing additional enquiries and action where appropriate.
Monitor, maintain and carry out reconciliation of CHIS Budget.
Utilise Force IT systems and covert workflow systems to effectively manage and record data relevant to SYP use of covert legislation.
Act in an advisory capacity for the Senior Leadership Team with regards to legislatory requirements and current IPCO guidance in respect of Covert Surveillance authorities.

Skills and experience:

Experience of managing issues of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Knowledge of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), CPIA 1996 (Disclosure) and Data Protection.
Knowledge of case law in relation to Article 2 Right to Life’ and Art 8 ‘Right to Private Life’.
Ability to assimilate a large volume of complex information with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain awareness of confidentiality and discretion.
Must pass and retain Management Vetting Level and Security Clearance.
Willingness and ability to participate in a call out rota.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Alex Hughes on 07835 838825

Closing Date: 10^th February 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply’

Candidate Information:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here

For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here