ERSOU - ROCU - Police Staff - Technical Surveillance Officer

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for two full time members of Police Staff to join the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) as a Technical Surveillance Officer. One post is based in Chelmsford, Essex and the other is based in Maidstone, Kent.

The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) target Serious and Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism within the Eastern Region. TSU are responsible providing a covert technical surveillance capability for operations targeting this criminality.

Key responsibilities include site surveys, feasibility assessments, deployment, maintenance, and extraction of covert technical surveillance equipment to meet operational objectives.

This role is technically diverse, it is ESSENTIAL that applicants provide evidence of qualifications, skills, and or experience in one or more of the following areas:

Audio Engineering, Video Engineering, Network Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering.

Skills and experience in the following areas would also be DESIREABLE:

Technical Surveillance, Tactical Skills, Photography, Video Management Systems, Microsoft Office, and Operating Systems.

This is a challenging and physically demanding role that requires the successful candidate to work effectively on their own initiative as well as operating as part of a team. They must be capable of working under pressure in hostile environments, including working at height and in confined spaces.

A flexible approach to working is essential, there will be a requirement to work unsocial hours with short notice duty changes dependent on operational need and form part of the on-call rota.

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and pass the relevant vetting process (MV/SC).

A short-list process will take place following the closing date, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection process consisting of written and practical tests followed by a formal interview where their competencies will be assessed.

Successful applicants will be required to attend courses at the College of Policing and show competency in all areas of the TSU training pathway (Core Skills, Tactics, Audio/Video as well as other disciplines).