RC121 Bench Technical Officer

Wakefield
£27,795 - £29,601 pro rata
Bench Technical Officer
Force Technical Support Unit
Protective Services Crime
Wakefield

The Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Technical Surveillance Unit is looking to recruit a Bench Technical Officer working 18.5 hours per week on a job share basis. You will join West Yorkshire Police and work within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit based in Wakefield.

You will provide specialist support and technical assistance with covert and overt surveillance operations working with the regions Police forces and other regional and national law enforcement agencies and assist in the detection and prevention of serious crime and terrorism.

This role would suit a candidate with a broad range background in an electronics/radio organisation, as well as a working knowledge of computerised systems such as databases.

Eligible candidates will already hold an HNC/City and Guilds in Radio and/or Electronics or equivalent qualification, and will be able to perform repairs to surface mounted components.

In addition, you will hold a current and full UK/European driving licence, and adopt a flexible approach to working patterns and occasionally be prepared to work unsociable hours, sometimes at short notice.

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.

This post is job share, you will cover a 2 week rota, working 8am – 4pm, Monday, Tuesday on week one, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday on week 2.

The Application process will close at 23:55 hours on 25 July 2018

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser).

This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.

Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
No Shift Allowance

This opportunity is closed to applications.