PC CTP Operations Room Surveillance Monitor x 4 (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 officers 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.

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.

Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk if you have any queries relating to this.

Kent Officers will need to inform Kent HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.   Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to Kent HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by Kent HR Resource Planning.  These steps must be completed prior to submission application.  If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.

Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.

Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23041.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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