EOI-PXC-548 Police Constable, Surveillance Casework Officer **Expression of Interest - Forcewide**

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED AS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO POLICE CONSTABLES FORCEWIDE

Police Constable
Surveillance Casework Officer
Protective Services Crime
Wakefield
1 Permanent Post Available

Applications are invited from Substantive Constables who have completed their 2-year probationary period by the closing date of this advert to work within the Central Authorities Bureau as a Surveillance Casework Officer.

In this challenging role you will provide advice and assistance in relation to surveillance operations and other covert matters.

You will act as professional applicant for covert applications, provide advice and guidance on covert tactics in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines under the authority of the Authorising Officer and assist with the administration of all covert authorities within the Covert Authorities Bureau.

The ideal candidate will come with a sound knowledge of current legislation, practices and procedures relating to Covert operations.

You will have previous experience of working in a secure environment, formal risk management techniques and a background of managing information or intelligence gathering techniques.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to analyse information thoroughly and critically, producing comprehensive and detailed reports on a wide range of complex issues.

In addition, you must be able to work on your own initiative, working effectively under pressure in stressful circumstances while maintaining an awareness of confidentiality and discretion.

The role involves participation in a call out rota.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and maintain ongoing security clearance.

Please refer to the Role Profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for this role.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 26th February 2023.

Your application should have the support of your line manager and confirmation of this support, both in terms of your abstraction from your usual duties and in terms of personal support.

This should be submitted along with your application. Posting will be subject to the standard application process and interview.

All applicants must have a valid PDR that meets the minimum required standard and the Attendance Standard at closing date of this advert. Please note: If this role is a higher grade than your current role you MUST have an overall PDR rating of Successful Performer or above.

Those with a PDR rating of Needs Improvement can apply for roles of the same or lower grade, those rated as Unacceptable are not eligible to apply for any roles.

All applicants must meet the attendance standard at the closing date of this advert.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.