CTOC - Surveillance Officer
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
- 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 communication 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.
- Specialist covert policing skills within surveillance such as CROPS, motorcycle qualification.