Job Title: Deployment Engineer - CASU - CTP London
Salary: The starting salary is £61,178.50 which includes allowances totalling £3,009 and a 12.5% shift allowance.
The salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a shift allowance of 12.5% and a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
Within Counter Terrorism Policing London (CTP London), the Covert Asset Support Unit (CASU) provides surveillance support to counter terrorism and counter state threats operations, provides staff to the Counter Terrorism Operations Rooms and deploys covert technical surveillance assets.
The role of the Deployment Engineer is to design, install and maintain covert technical surveillance solutions in support of CTP London operations.
Key Tasks
You will be expected to keep abreast of developments in relevant technologies, by attending as an active participant a range of seminars, industry exhibitions and national working groups, and to identify alternative equipment options and improvements, in order to enhance the operational capabilities of the unit.
You will be required to participate in an 'on call' rota to provide an operational response capability, in accordance with MPS staff terms and conditions and allowances. This ‘on call’ commitment will result in occasionally working unsociable hours, possibly at short notice.
You will sometimes be required to work in difficult and challenging environments, subject to the appropriate risk assessment process and mitigation measures being put in place.
The role sometimes requires interaction with members of the public, in a professional manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality in sensitive environments.
You will be required to drive MPS vehicles, although the role does not come with a ‘company car’, unless you are required to travel during your working day.
This is not a remote working position, and you will be required to have a physical presence at one of a number of sites in central London on a daily basis – although this requirement does come with some flexibility. There is also the requirement to work a shift pattern, with your day starting as early as 0700hrs and finishing as late as 1800hrs – this requirement also comes with some flexibility.
The role requires working with sensitive and classified information, in a covert environment.
Desirables
- Experience of using locating and tracking equipment
- Experience of basic level building construction methods
- Experience of working in a similar role, such as in a law enforcement or military technical surveillance unit
- Currently hold, or have previously held, Developed Vetting level security vetting
- C1 driving licence
Competencies Value Framework
Competencies
- We analyse critically
- We are innovative and open-minded
- We take ownership
- We are collaborative
Values
- Respect
- Integrity
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Additional Information
For further information regarding the role please contact Matthew Scipio, Matthew.Scipio@met.police.uk, 07736066209
Please provide your dates to avoid for the next 2 months; these should be listed at the bottom of your application.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 15th June 2026.
