ERSOU ROCU - Specialist Support Officer
Police Staff
SSU
Bedfordshire Police Force
Other
SSU
Permanent
SO1
£30,195
Full Time
No
No
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full time police staff equivalent (PSE), or police constable to be seconded (please see alternative advert) to join the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit Specialist Support Unit located within the Technical Surveillance Unit in Hertfordshire.
ERSOU ROCU has responsibility for targeting serious and organised crime through the delivery of covert services to the five regional forces, Essex and Kent.
Within ERSOU ROCU is the Specialist Support Unit, which is a specialist unit working to support proactive covert operations. ERSOU ROCU Specialist Support Unit is a part the Eastern Region Organised Crime Unit delivering specialist covert policing capabilities, tackling the threat of those police forces that form part of the region and identifying Organised Crime Groups to be enforced upon.
This role is for an officer or PSE who seeks to undertake a Specialist role in support of serious and organised crime investigations. They will work with the ERSOU operational teams, the Serious and Organised Crime teams in each of the forces, and any other force department or agencies who require specialist support.
This post is ideally suited to an officer or PSE who currently works in or has experience of working in covert police roles. Whilst there is a specialist aspects of the role, all training and development will be provided.
Successful applicants will be assisting dynamic covert investigation which requires a flexible approach to the working day. In order to respond to changing circumstances, Specialist Support staff often work extended hours and alter shifts at short notice.
There is an on call requirement for 7 days in every 8 weeks including one weekend.
The commitment can be challenging but the role is extremely rewarding as you will play a vital role in achieving outcomes against those persons who cause the most harm to our communities.
ERSOU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our Officers and Staff. Where possible we will also consider flexible working requests.
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
Entry requirements include:
- Qualified Police advanced driver
- Currently licensed to Q1 surveillance
- Qualified Rural Surveillance Officer
You will be expected to provide written evidence around the following competencies and the minimum entry requirements from the role profile:
-We take ownership
-We deliver, support and inspire
-We analyse critically
-We are innovative and open minded.
Please note there is a 500 words limit for each competency.
For further information about the role or mileage from your home address to the working location please contact: ersou.recruitment@herts.pnn.police.uk
For more information about operations that ERSOU have carried out please follow this link www.ersourocu.org.uk
ERSOU ROCU has responsibility for targeting serious and organised crime through the delivery of covert services to the five regional forces, Essex and Kent.
Within ERSOU ROCU is the Specialist Support Unit, which is a specialist unit working to support proactive covert operations. ERSOU ROCU Specialist Support Unit is a part the Eastern Region Organised Crime Unit delivering specialist covert policing capabilities, tackling the threat of those police forces that form part of the region and identifying Organised Crime Groups to be enforced upon.
This role is for an officer or PSE who seeks to undertake a Specialist role in support of serious and organised crime investigations. They will work with the ERSOU operational teams, the Serious and Organised Crime teams in each of the forces, and any other force department or agencies who require specialist support.
This post is ideally suited to an officer or PSE who currently works in or has experience of working in covert police roles. Whilst there is a specialist aspects of the role, all training and development will be provided.
Successful applicants will be assisting dynamic covert investigation which requires a flexible approach to the working day. In order to respond to changing circumstances, Specialist Support staff often work extended hours and alter shifts at short notice.
There is an on call requirement for 7 days in every 8 weeks including one weekend.
The commitment can be challenging but the role is extremely rewarding as you will play a vital role in achieving outcomes against those persons who cause the most harm to our communities.
ERSOU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our Officers and Staff. Where possible we will also consider flexible working requests.
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
Entry requirements include:
- Qualified Police advanced driver
- Currently licensed to Q1 surveillance
- Qualified Rural Surveillance Officer
You will be expected to provide written evidence around the following competencies and the minimum entry requirements from the role profile:
-We take ownership
-We deliver, support and inspire
-We analyse critically
-We are innovative and open minded.
Please note there is a 500 words limit for each competency.
For further information about the role or mileage from your home address to the working location please contact: ersou.recruitment@herts.pnn.police.uk
For more information about operations that ERSOU have carried out please follow this link www.ersourocu.org.uk
14 July 2019
This opportunity is closed to applications.