Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Digital Data & Technology
Grade - Grade H
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £35,028 - £41,464
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance -
Politically Restricted -
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
The Role
Main purpose of this role is to complete the critical 2-Year Airwave Refresh Project under an internal Project Manager.
Airwave Refresh will deliver a full deployment of new radios to all users in Surrey in order that this vital operational service is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Completion of all admin activities associated with Airwave handset deployment and recovery, close working with the project team, users, BAU teams and the supplier.
Physical deployment and recovery of radios across Surrey at all locations and potentially allowing for shifts and weekends.
Skills & Experience
Familiar with all aspects of digital radio technologies including principles, coverage, carriers, frequencies, interference, testing, national standards and configuration. Radio devices, handsets and in-car. Support of covert facilities.
Correct handling of cryptographic material in line with national standards and policy.
Previous device deployment experience would be beneficial but not essential.
Further Information
For further information please contact:
Scott Swift
Communications Team Lead
Communications Team
Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
Surrey and Sussex Police
DDI: 01273 014085
Mobile: 07967 987085
Email: scott.swift@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Additional Information
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This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally.
If the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is success it will result in a transfer of employment
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