Transferee Surveillance Officer PC – HC623417

Transfer to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight! Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to work for one of the largest forces in the country? Transferring to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary will give you the variety, challenge and opportunities you need to progress in your career whilst living and working in the perfect blend of rural and city with so many activities, events and places to go.

An exciting opportunity to transfer within Surveillance!

Applications are invited from qualified Surveillance Officers to join Hampshire Surveillance Unit (HSU).

To apply for this position you must already be an accredited Q1 Surveillance Officer.

HSU is a dedicated surveillance team and provides support to operations across the county (and beyond).  The unit also supports local policing, major crime and other law enforcement agencies in response to serious crime.

This challenging and rewarding role requires applicants who can demonstrate an interest in proactive, intelligence-lead policing. You must be willing to work flexibly, in a team environment, whilst demonstrating skills and experience pertinent to the role of a surveillance operative.

What we can offer

• Opportunities for development and progression within force.

• An abundance of support networks such as Wellbeing Support Champions, Dyslexia Support, LGBT+, Inclusion matters and many, many more.

• Wealth of benefits such as On-site gym facilities and Membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport, providing a wide range of benefits and sporting activities.
• Working for one of the largest forces in the country means there are always opportunities to progress and gain new skills, we are players on the national policing stage.

Why work in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Hampshire is one of the most interesting places in the UK to police with national infrastructure, ports, four motorways, and a real mix of urban and rural challenges which provide a variety of policing experiences, encouraging growth as an officer.

• Great access to London as well as the New Forest and the South Coast.

• Miles of beautiful coastline, with beaches, nature reserves and attractive seaside towns.

• Two international airports.

• Critical national infrastructure sites to keep safe including the ports in Southampton and Portsmouth as well as crucial oil refineries.
• Packed with heritage sites, from the classic and iconic Winchester Cathedral to the modern naval history at the Mary Rose Museum.
• Wide range of cultural and family friendly events, including festivals, theatrical performances and other outdoor events.

Job Purpose

• Conventional surveillance utilising foot and mobile tactics.
• Complete records of observations as a log keeper.
• Utilise a range of imagery and audio recording equipment to gather evidence and intelligence.
• Operate and staff covert vehicle platforms to gather best evidence.
• Staff a covert operations control room.
• Prepare evidential statements from observations and digital media recordings.
• Conduct surveillance supporting technical operations.

For further information about the role, please click here

Essential Qualifications

• Competent Constable
• You must have successfully completed the two year probationary period and the Policing Diploma, or your forces equivalent qualification at the point of application.
• Police constables will have already successfully completed a Q1 mobile surveillance course and have significant recent experience of deploying on live surveillance operations.
• To have successfully completed Surveillance log keeping.
• To have successfully completed the Police Standard and Advance Driving course.

• To have successfully complete a higher level of First Aid training.

Essential Experience

• You must be a serving police officer from a Home Office Force

• You will have a minimum 6 months crime investigation experience and a proven track record of flexibility and conducting proactive investigations.
• To have knowledge, understanding and experience of the working practices of covert and non-covert operations.

• Previous experience of dealing with matters of a confidential nature is essential, along with an ability to obtain evidence and intelligence.

• Be able to develop proactive strategies. 

• The post holder must have good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work and develop relationships with others.

• The post holder must be computer literate.

• To be able to recognise makes/models of vehicles.

• To be able to read maps and multi-task.

Additional Requirements

• To accept & successfully complete a vetting process. (SC)
• To provide details of any PVI’s or accidents in the last 2 years
• To accept and pass, if necessary, a driving assessment.
• You need to hold a Valid UK driving license, with no more than 6 penalty points.
• There will be occasional requirements to work away from home.
• The post holder must be able to work either alone or as part of a team. They will need to be resilient, self-reliant and be able to communicate on a number of levels.
• The post holder will be required to routinely undertake flexible working practices to effectively discharge their duty i.e. duty times being routinely changed.
• Extended tours of duty will at times be required.
• General core working days are Mon – Fri, however some weekend working will be required subject to operational demands.

In addition, it is expected that the post holder will be available for callout, currently on a 1 week in 6 basis, including weekends.

Successful Applicants will need to;

• Satisfy all the relevant eligibility criteria and pre employment checks including, medical screening, vetting and a fitness test.
• Be available to attend a 7 day (dependant on your skills transfer) Hampshire and Isle of WIght Familiarisation Course.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

We are Emotionally Aware Level 1

We take Ownership Level 1

We Collaborate Level 1

We analyse critically Level 2

We are innovative and open-minded Level 1

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Contact details for an informal discussion

Please contact Detective Inspector Andrew Cole at andrew.cole@hampshire.police.uk

Alternatively, please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.