XT1066 Image Retrieval and Analysis Officer **External**
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Image Retrieval & Analysis Officer
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Wakefield
Permanent
1 x full time post
An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a key role in unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terrorism Policing.
In this role, you will undertake technical processes in the retrieval, evaluation and viewing of CCTV and other evidential imagery to the highest possible standard in order to support counter terrorism, criminal investigations for customers both within the policing family and externally.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of NIM and proactive tasking with an ability to demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety issues and knowledge/understanding of the practical application of the Data Protection Act, RIPA and ECHR. In addition, they should have an awareness of computer parts/programs with the ability to maintain a computerised management information system and an ability to organise, assess and evaluate information quickly and accurately in high pressure situations using interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
A knowledge and understanding of the practical application of Terrorism legislation in relation to CCTV work, experience of liaising with commercial institutions and partnership agencies plus an aptitude for problem solving in a methodical and orderly manner is also required.
You must also have a willingness and ability to work unsociable hours and participate in call-out rota if required and to work within a 24-hour cover period, to work in any area in the CTP region and outside this area if required, possibly for extended periods in difficult situations such as extreme weather conditions. In addition, you must hold a full current UK/European driving licence and have the ability to pass the police driving test.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and developed level personal and financial vetting checks after appointment.
You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE.
For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 30 June 2025.