ERSOU - ROCU - Police PO- Technical Surveillance Unit Engineer

THE ROLE

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full‑time member of Police Staff to join the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) as a Technical Surveillance Engineer. The post will be based at Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

Bedfordshire Police | Police Staff | Permanent | Full Time | ERSOU - Regional Organised Crime Unit | Hertfordshire, Other | Welwyn Garden City | PO2 | £45,765 | 37

• site surveys
• feasibility assessments
• deployment, maintenance, and extraction of covert technical surveillance equipment to meet operational objectives

• Audio Engineering
• Video Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Automotive Engineering

• Technical Surveillance
• Tactical Skills
• Photography
• Video Management Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Operating Systems

This is a challenging and physically demanding role that requires the successful candidate to work effectively on their own initiative as well as operating as part of a team. They must be capable of working under pressure in hostile environments, including working at height and in confined spaces.

A flexible approach to working is essential, there will be a requirement to work unsocial hours with short notice duty changes dependent on operational need and form part of the on‑call rota.

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and pass the relevant vetting process (MV/SC).

A short‑list process will take place following the closing date, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection process consisting of written and practical tests followed by a formal interview where their competencies will be assessed.

Successful applicants will be required to attend courses at the College of Policing and show competency in all areas of the TSU training pathway (Core Skills, Tactics, Audio/Video as well as other disciplines).

Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.

ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.

• Blue light card discounts
• Generous pension scheme
• 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme
• Opportunities to get involved with networking groups such as the network of women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing

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Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks.

Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.

This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non‑British nationality if successful (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP. When applying please click Yes to the British Nationality Question in order to progress to…