Full Time
Permanent
In the vicinity of Ferndown, Dorset
Please note that the location of the role will have an impact on the terms and conditions. If you have any concerns about your ability to regularly travel to this location using your own transport, then please speak to the hiring manager before submitting an application.
If you are applying from one of the Regional Forces you will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions and graded pay scale for the role. This recruitment platform is hosted by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
Salary:
A&S:PO3-6 plus allowances at 7.5% - Please note the Avon and Somerset job description (attached) and pay scale is currently under review.
Dorset: Grade H
Role Description
The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for a Specialist Support Officer keen to progress their career within the Technical Surveillance Unit (TSU).
The Specialist Support Officer provides operational, technical and tactical support to law enforcement activities, ensuring that specialist capabilities are delivered safely, professionally and in accordance with legislation, policy and operational requirements. The role supports the prevention and detection of crime, the safeguarding of vulnerable people, and the collection of evidential opportunities through the deployment of specialist tactics and equipment.
Working as part of a highly skilled team, the post holder will contribute to operational planning, risk assessment, equipment management and the delivery of specialist support to investigations and policing operations across a wide geographical area.
SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales.
We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work in to Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime.
Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.
We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Police staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about the work of this team and read first-hand accounts of people working at SWROCU at https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/
You can find out more about SWROCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-west-regional-organised-crime-unit-swrocu
We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.
What we can offer you –
- Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours.
- Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
- Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.
Skills, experience and qualifications required
Essential
- Qualified as CROPS officer (Covert Rural Observation Posts)
- Previous experience of surveillance
- Experience planning and delivering complex, high-risk and intrusive surveillance operations
- Ability to work in a secure and confidential environment with the highest standards of integrity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong report writing skills, with a demonstrable ability to communicate details effectively and concisely
- Computer literate - competent in use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments in a demanding / hostile environments
- Ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment and make decisions balancing operational requirements against risk.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, developing practical solutions to meet highly complex requirements which are creative and innovative to ensure effective deployment in challenging contexts
- Ability to deal with multiple demands under considerable time pressures which may involve significant physical demands over extended periods
- Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection/Freedom of Information issues
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of the relevant legislation in connection with intrusive surveillance operations (RIPA, Police Act, APP and ECHR Act)
- In depth knowledge of workplace health & safety issues, specifically related to the health and safety regulations and safe working practices for the installation of electrical equipment in various operational environments
- A full current driving licence or be able to travel around the region by other means.
Desirable
- Type E Practitioner
- Previous experience as a type E practitioner with ability to undertake intrusive type E surveillance in hostile areas This post has been designated as requiring the following vetting levels in accordance with the National Vetting Policy Police Management Vetting (MV) And National Security Vetting - Security Clearance Level (SC (Enhanced)).
Recruitment and Selection
- The closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 16th November, 9am
- Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Monday 23rd November
- Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 14th December
How to Apply
All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal.
Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information. The 'Apply' button can be found at the bottom of this page.
If you reach the assessment/ interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.
Additional Information
Vetting and safeguarding
This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.
In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk
