Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Forcewide Status - Full Time Contract Type - Permanent Rank - Police Constable
The Role
Job Title; Police Constable, Surrey & Sussex Surveillance Team
Tenure in Post; Minimum 3 years
Reports to; Sergeant; Surveillance Team
Location; Surrey & Sussex Police HQ as base station
Key Accountabilities;
To covertly undertake Observations and Surveillance as a member of the surveillance team in order to secure evidence and/or intelligence in support of Cluster/Force/Regions intelligence operations.
or
To covertly undertake Observations and Surveillance as the teams’ Motorcyclist in order to secure evidence and/or intelligence in support of Cluster/Force/Regions intelligence operations.
When required, to undertake the role of an operational liaison officer, ensuring that surveillance operatives are fully briefed prior to deployment and to ensure all opportunities to gather evidence and/or intelligence are identified.
To ensure that the intelligence gathered during the course of surveillance is disseminated efficiently and effectively.
To maintain knowledge and awareness of significant changes in criminal law and procedure and developments in surveillance techniques, training and equipment.
To be responsible and accountable for the care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
The development of professional contacts within other agencies. To maintain knowledge of their working practices and identify opportunities to provide and receive specialist assistance when necessary.
To report directly to the Detective/Police Sergeant on matters regarding procedure, staffing issues and equipment, ensuring that all matters are dealt with effectively and in line with current guidelines.
To carry out any other duties as may be determined by the Detective Inspector – Covert intelligence Development.
To be part of the on call South East Region Crime in Action Surveillance Team.
Note - This role is subject to a 3 Year Minimum tenure.
Key Responsibilities
To covertly undertake observations and surveillance utilising technical recording equipment in order to secure evidence and/or intelligence in support of Force intelligence operations.
or
To covertly undertake Observations and Surveillance as the teams’ Motorcyclist in order to secure evidence and/or intelligence in support of Cluster/Force/Regions intelligence operations.
When required, to undertake the role of an operational liaison officer, ensuring that surveillance operatives are fully briefed prior to deployment and to ensure all opportunities to gather evidence and/or intelligence are identified.
To ensure that the intelligence gathered during the course of surveillance is disseminated efficiently and effectively.
To maintain knowledge and awareness of significant changes in criminal law and procedure and developments in surveillance techniques, training and equipment.
To be responsible and accountable for the care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
The development of professional contacts within other agencies. To maintain knowledge of their working practices and identify opportunities to provide and receive specialist assistance when necessary.
To report directly to the Sergeant on matters regarding procedure, staffing issues and equipment, ensuring that all matters are dealt with effectively and in line with current guidelines.
To carry out any other duties as may be determined by the Detective Inspector.
Note - This role is subject to a 3 Year Minimum tenure.
Skills & Experience
Essential - A current Q1 surveillance licence together with a current advanced driving qualification/permit
Optional - To be in possession of a current Police Advanced motorcycle licence. To be in possession of a current Q2/Q200 Surveillance Motorcyclist licence.
Desirable - Q8 SFIC Firearms and CROPS training are desirable
Vetting level of SC or above
The applicant must have attended a national/local log and disclosure course
A good working knowledge of relevant guidance within the ACPO Surveillance Manual 2006, including RIPA and associate authorities is required
Contact Details
DI Ian Lucas
07867 536609
Additional Information
It is really important that you inform and seek support from your line manager of your intention to submit an application for this role as this allows for sufficient resource planning. Failure to inform your line manager may result in a delay in a release dates being agreed. Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications. 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. Applications will only be accepted by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. CVs are not accepted as part of our recruitment process.
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