CTP Operations Room Surveillance Monitor x 2 (CTPSE)
We welcome applications for an Operational Support role in our Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) Police Operations Room (CTPOR). In this exciting role, you will provide direct support to surveillance operations carried out by CTPSE.
Day to day responsibilities will see you supporting the administration of the CTPOR through the submission of surveillance product and maintenance of processes. Undertaking the role of Surveillance Monitor (SvM) primarily at CTPSE, you will use knowledge, training and judgement to make valued recommendations on possible risks.
The role will require you to maintain clear and concise radio communications with operational surveillance teams, acting as the conduit for information sharing between them and the Tactical Controller in the CTPOR. You will be required to monitor observation posts and document the deployment.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and provide accurate and timely information in a fast paced operational environment. It would be useful to have working knowledge of an operational/surveillance (environment) as well as exposure to the National Surveillance Glossary, however this is not essential.
It is important to note that the role of Surveillance Monitor (SVM) within the CTPOR requires a huge amount of flexibility around working hours / shift duration and involves very frequent short notice changes.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to obtain and maintain vetting level SC and DV together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the ten years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post
Further Information
A pre-recorded webinar is available which explains the role in more detail and can be accessed by emailing RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 7 December 2025 at 23:55hrs.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23042.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
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