Accredited Communications Single Point of Contact Officer - Police Staff

Main Purpose of Role

The Single Point of Contact Officer (SPoC) is an accredited individual (once training has been provided & passed) who facilitates the lawful acquisition of communications data primarily from telephone/internet/postal operators, in response to crime, criminal activity and emergency incidents.

Promote efficiency and good practice in ensuring only practical and lawful requirements for communications data are undertaken. The SPoC provides a “guardian and gatekeeper” function ensuring that Nottinghamshire Police act in an informed and lawful manner

To advise and assist officers and relevant personnel in all aspects of investigations relating to communications data and to ensure that all matters comply with the most current legislation.

Key Skills & Experience Required

Must have an awareness of relevant current legislation, procedures and guidelines with particular emphasis on Investigatory Powers Act 2016, The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, The Human Rights Act 1998 and Data Protection Act 1998 but also Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1986, Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996.

Must be a person of integrity, able to deal with a variety of issues in an environment that demands confidentiality and able to work with minimum supervision.

Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on complex matters to ensure successful presentation of evidence.

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and multi task.

Must be able to show an understanding of, and an interest in developments of emerging concepts.

Must be able to examine and analyse information to arrive at considered and appropriate decisions.

Must be willing to be part of an ‘out of hours’ formalised ‘on call’ rota and have a flexible approach to working hours. This will require shift working.

Must be willing to attend and successfully complete Accredited Course (currently a residential course that we require minimum of 5 days stay at college of policing facility) within 6 months of commencement.

*See attached Job description and person specification document for full list of criteria required.

To Apply

When applying, please attach your CV and a covering letter that details how you meet the application elements specified on the Person Specification document.

For further information about the role please contact: Adam Dawson - Adam.Dawson@Notts.Police.ukor Laura Bell – Laura.Bell1@notts.police.uk

Vetting Level – Management– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years.

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.