Essential criteria:

• The post-holder will be required to be security cleared to SC and MV level. Appointment will be subject to successful application   and maintenance of this level of clearance
• To hold a current and valid Q1 Mobile National Surveillance Licence.
• To be able to evidence that the Q1 licence is valid
• To have a valid DVLA driving licence
• To hold a current and valid advanced driving 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 supporting the five mobile Teams 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.

Desirable criteria:

• Police covert surveillance Motorcycle licence.
• Log keeping qualification
• Knowledge of current developments/advancements in surveillance technology and techniques.
• Covert Rural Officer

Vetting:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process

Medical:

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Interviews:

Interviews will be scheduled whilst the advert is still live and new applicants will be reviewed on a weekly basis. 

Contact:

If you have any questions please feel free to pop an email to ct_oc_survacademy@westmidlands.police.uk

West Midlands Police is 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.

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Applicants from underrepresented groups should contact ROCU for additional information and support.