To remain operationally effective, it is essential that the profile of the team reflects the communities within which we work and an ability to blend in with our communities is essential. 

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion to enable us to provide the best possible service to the communities across the region. We therefore welcome and encourage applicants from colleagues with diverse backgrounds as we are currently under represented in this area.

Essential criteria:

• To hold a current and valid Q1 Mobile National Surveillance Licence.
• To be able to evidence that the Q1 licence is valid.
• You must currently be serving or have served in a Home Office force (or BTP).
• You must be a British citizen to work for CTU. If you hold dual nationality, with the primary nationality British, you may also be considered. 
• The post-holder will be required to be security cleared to SC and MV level for the purposes of safeguarding national security in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002). We will support preferred candidates through the appropriate vetting process
• Appointment will be subject to successful application and maintenance of this level of clearance.
• To have a valid DVLA driving licence.
• To hold a current and valid Police advanced car authority. To be able to provide certification of these passes.
• Be available for a “on call” rota which the mobile teams operate.
• Flexibility within the role to work across the region as dictated by operational demand.
• Demonstrate by example a working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model and Regional Tasking processes in order to understand threat, risk and harm across the West Midlands Region.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of legislation and procedure associated with the investigation of Serious and Organised crime i.e. RIPA, PACE, CPIA, DPA.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate confidently to a variety of audiences.
• Work effectively as part of a team and develop relationships across the organisation and with external partners, stakeholders and relevant bodies.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with limited supervision; planning and prioritising own workload.
• Maintain a tactful and professional approach and ensure that working practices are consistent. 
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the Government Agency Intelligence Network.
• Prepared to work as, when and where required subject to relevant employment law and police regulations showing a flexible working approach to working hours and location throughout the West Midlands Region as dictated by operational demand

Hours and Location:  Due to the nature of the role, unsocial working hours, travel across the region and shift changes at short notice are possible.

Contact: If you have any questions relating to this role, please Contact Us today-careers@westmidlands.police.uk

To provide force resilience as and when required to threats to life and crime in action incidents all officers must be prepared take an equal part in the on-call Rota on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: “Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm”.

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment, we operate a "Disability Confident Interview Scheme" - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job.  For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.  In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.