Specific Role Responsibilities

- Undertake the surveillance of targets by way of physical and technical observation, in situations which are static, on foot and mobile to a minimum standard equal to current ACPO level 1.

- Using all current surveillance techniques deliver to investigating officer’s evidence, intelligence or other information on the activity of targets in line with current national codes of practice.

- In cases of emergency or operational necessity, to arrest targets committing crime.

- In support of the surveillance function:

      - Record and maintain a daily surveillance log of all such activity to a standard laid down by current ACPO guidelines.

      - Prepare accurate daily intelligence logs to investigating officers in order to determine the extent and nature of criminal activity and to allow for future tasking.

      - Provide in appropriate cases statements of evidence in support of the criminal prosecution of targets.

- Participate in surveillance training courses and offer advice and guidance to attached personnel and junior officers to improve their techniques and effectiveness.

- Undertake such administrative duties as necessary to maintain intelligence duties.

- Be conversant with all items of technical equipment necessary to undertake surveillance operations. To maintain knowledge of surveillance techniques and capabilities and to keep abreast of current technological developments.

- Strive to achieve best value in the work undertaken and where possible develop and maintain best practice.

Competencies/Skills required for role

Essential 

Post holders will be required to display and evidence:

• A qualification of National Level 1 Surveillance training
• A qualification of Advanced Driver training for surveillance purposes
• High degree of commitment, dedication and flexibility
• Conversant with legal issues affecting surveillance
• Hold a current PST Certificate
• Proven experience and ability in static, foot, mobile and technical surveillance techniques
• Proven initiative and innovation demonstrated whilst working as a member of a surveillance team
• Proven communications skills with the ability to operate effectively at a variety of levels 

Desirable

Knowledge of counter terrorism work.

Knowledge of current developments/advancements in surveillance technology and techniques.

IT literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and Police Systems (including PNC).

Specialist covert policing skills within surveillance such as CROPS, motorcycle qualification.

Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model together with the tasking and coordination process.