Contract type – Permanent
Location – Other
Scale – 5/6
Information about the role
The Eastern Region Special Operation Unit (ERSOU) Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) surveillance team are seeking applications from a member of Police Staff to fill a vacancy becoming available in mid-September 2024. The application is open to Q1 and Q4 Surveillance trained Police staff.
This exciting and challenging secondment will allow you to operate at the forefront of national counter terrorism policing, you will be actively engaged in covert CT operations assisting to maintain national security. As shown in recent years the most significant risk to national security in the UK is the threat from International Terrorism, ERSOU CTP surveillance is an integral part of the UK’s National Counter Terrorism Network; it disrupts terrorism at every level, and at every opportunity playing a significant and vital role in this endeavour. As a Surveillance Officer you will use a wide range of covert tactics and cutting-edge technology, to investigate and disrupt terrorist activities by collecting high-quality evidence & intelligence for Police and partner agencies to bring terrorists to justice, a key process in maintaining the safety and security of our country.
The successful applicant will have an energetic, flexible, and innovative approach to working within this proactive environment, with the willingness to work unsocial and extended hours at short notice on live operations, working both independently and as part of our team to meet key investigative objectives. As a member of the ERSOU CTP Surveillance Team you will need to consistently demonstrate your ability to work to the highest standards of integrity, in line with the Code of Ethics, along with showing flexibility and commitment to the role. Officers work across all 6 constituent regional forces, providing national cover when required, and work one weekend in four on a rota basis. Although based within Bedfordshire, as a dedicated Surveillance Officer you will rarely work from a static location and will be expected to deploy across all 6 counties and nationally, as a result, vehicles will be provided to successful candidates with compensation paid for travel.
We strive to build a diverse surveillance team that reflects and represents the communities we serve and operate within. Applications are welcome from everyone who wants to make a difference in counter terrorism surveillance. To address the significant shortfall of females and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to this role and to ensure diversity of thought within our teams, we particularly encourage applications from individuals from these groups.
Responsibilities
- To undertake regional and national covert surveillance duties for ERSOU CTP, as directed by CTP management and external partners.
- To liaise with the surveillance teams of other agencies as required on joint surveillance operations.
- To undertake technical and conventional surveillance in accordance with National Surveillance Standards.
- To undertake a wide range of covert tactics to investigate and disrupt terrorist activities by collecting high-quality evidence & intelligence for Police and partner agencies.
- Subject to police regulations be prepared to perform duties anywhere in the UK, potentially for extended periods of time
How to apply
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