Some exciting opportunities have arisen for Communications Data Investigators in the Covert Authorities Bureau (CAB), for motivated Police Staff with an excellent work ethic to fill current and projected vacancies.
The successful applicants will be responsible for a number of areas of the obtaining of communications data, including ensuring Force compliance with IPA. It will also include a number of other roles including the facilitation and management of Preservation and Production Orders, DDTRO’s, forthcoming COPPO’s and the Force’s responsibilities for high-risk incidents, e.g. missing persons, manhunts and crime in action, where the Spocs play an integral part in the locating of such persons as well as supporting a significant amount of SOC and sensitive investigations. The post holder will be expected to be part of an on-call Rota providing an out of hours service.
This is an ideal opportunity to be accredited and gain valuable experience as a Communications Data Investigator and learn the bespoke skills of SPOC’s within this sensitive policing landscape both locally and regionally.
Desirable criteria:
It is desirable that you have other skills for example previous experience in investigations, working knowledge of IPA and the ability to deal with ‘High Risk’ incidents during ‘Out of Hours’ call outs. This is desirable but not essential.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake vetting to ‘SC’ and ‘MV’ level. This is a challenging but rewarding role providing an opportunity to become involved in the complex area of covert policing.
To apply for this role please submit an expression of interest of no more than 500 words providing evidence of your suitability, experience and any relevant qualifications.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
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- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
