ROCU Technical Deployment specialist

As this is vacancy is currently only being advertised internally, it is only open to Police Staff. Should the vacancy be advertised externally in the future, then retiring police officer, agency/contract workers, volunteers and specials will be eligible to apply. 

1352- ROCU Technical Deployment specialist

Salary: WMP Grade 7 (£42,897 - £48,894)

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As part of the ROCUWM Technical Intelligence Development Unit (TIDU) you will proactively deploy covert technical capabilities in support of serious crime investigations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hardworking, professional and diverse team, working regionally and with national partners to develop, protect and deploy sensitive technical capabilities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

You will deploy Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) capabilities during live operations. As no two operations are the same, your days will be extremely varied and fulfilling. Depending on the complex operations at hand, you’ll always need to think outside the box to deploy creative capability solutions. Responsibilities:

• Select capability within operations: you will work closely with investigation teams to provide advanced and specialised tactical technical advice on the appropriate capability to use within each mission. 
• Deployment of capability within operations: you will identify opportunities to provide access to TEI (physical and remote) and other advanced digital collection capabilities to fill intelligence gaps and achieve operational objectives. You will work out in the field, responding dynamically to any changes in operational circumstances whilst ensuring full compliance with relevant authorities.
• Interpret and analyse raw data: you will understand, interpret and analyse raw data to extrapolate the most relevant information and provide in a digestible format so it can be effectively exploited by the appropriate team. 
• Maintain technical assets: you will maintain and resolve technical hardware issues and/or update software, to ensure technical equipment is in fit and proper working order so it can be deployed as soon as it is required.
• Highlight operational gaps: you will analyse business requirements to identify unmet operational demands and intelligence requirements / opportunity areas for future investment in capability development. 
• Protect sensitive equity: to keep covert policing safe during live operations, you will ensure equity protection guidelines are followed and covert policing techniques are adhered to.

Essential requirements:

• SC Vetting – or willingness to undertake (DV may be later required).
• The types of technology we use are extremely broad and we don’t expect you have experience working with them all, but you should have knowledge to understand how three of the following impacts data collection capabilities: 
  • Digital forensics higher analysis
  • Web technologies and cloud environments 
  • System (Win, Linux, OSx) Administration
  • Network Administration
  • Database administration 
  • Network forensics (packet and traffic analysis) 
  • Firmware / driver development 
  • RF technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi, BLE)
  • Distributed application development

 

• You enjoy working collaboratively. You take pride in your strong interpersonal skills and your ability to communicate and build impactful relationships
• You are able to work under pressure, prioritising workloads and working to tight timescales within a dynamic environment
• You understand that the nature of investigations can be very fluid and evolving and there could be times where longer or unsocial hours may be required.
• The role will be a full-time dedicated role based within the ROCU. Travel around the region and the UK may be required as dictated by operational demands. 
• You have a passion for learning and growth and a desire to learn new skills; you are committed to specialist development while in post. You also regularly keep up to date with the latest developments in technology, including industry standards

Desirable skills

• You have an interest in technology that would demonstrate knowledge or interest in elements of the following:
  • Involvement in CTF events and similar platforms
  • OSINT
  • Anonymising technologies and techniques
  • Digital and/or analogue electronics, including microcontrollers
  • Virtualisation technologies
  • Systems Engineering
  • Pen Testing methodology

 

• You have experience or interest in researching and developing technology-based solutions
• You are qualified to degree level or possess equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Knowledge of the authority application process for TEI activity and deployment of Equipment Interference for the purpose of obtaining communication, data or other information.
• Experience with handling, processing and understanding challenging or new data
• Experience dealing with applications for communications data
• Protecting sensitive methodologies, data or intelligence.
• Previous experience of working within a covert environment, supporting covert activity.

Additional information:

The role requires the post holder to:

• perform duties on a regional basis
• demonstrate a willingness to travel and be flexible when required; occasionally changing duties or working rest days at short notice

Location: This role will be based in Central Birmingham

Hours: Monday – Friday with some extended hours when required

Closing Date: 18th July 2025

Contact:

If you would like to discuss this role or the assessment process, please contact:-

DS Helen Ainsworth helen.ainsworth@westmidlands.police.uk or

DS Dave Wilson david.wilson2@westmidlands.police.uk 

Vetting:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process. DV may be considered whilst in post.

Medical:

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successful medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

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