SG4 Technical Operations Officers

SOCA/NCA tackles serious criminality that impacts on the UK and its citizens. This includes class A drugs, people smuggling and human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud, computer crime, money laundering and the corruption that organised criminals use to facilitate these crimes.

We work to imprison serious criminals, and use many other tactics to disrupt crime and keep people safe. In particular, we want to ensure crime doesn’t pay and that it’s harder to commit. We also draw on innovative new approaches to prevent crimes from happening in the first place.

Grade & Role Title: SG4 Technical Operations Officers

Vacancy Reference Number: CP0052001LF

Location: 2x Leicester / 1x Gillingham

Closing Date: 3rd February 2013  / Midnight

Generic Role Profile Number: RP14565

Salary: Starting salary of £32,956 to £37,904 depending on circumstances

Role Summary

To provide technical solutions to Agency and other agencies, in support of the organisations strategic objectives. Responsible for scoping, design and implementation of effective technical solutions to support operational requirements.  To provide advice on legislation, policy, tactical options and evidential opportunities to assist in the planning and implementation of investigations and operations

Day in the life of a Technical Operations Engineer

We are currently looking to fill specialist roles with a dynamic forward looking and experienced Technically Qualified Engineer with the skills and enthusiasm to work within a challenging operational role.  This individual will must be dynamic and demonstrate a flexible attitude to working patterns and locations.

Day to Day, the successful candidate will have the responsibility for organising and deploying on operational covert technical activity involving;

radio frequency (RF) principles, electronics, telecommunications, satellite positioning technology, audio and visual capture. Software development in Windows, Linux and/or microcontroller-based mobile devices, network communications protocols and security, hardware diagnostics and reverse engineering.

Working closely with colleagues in the Operational, Capability and Development team, you will be expected to identify capability gaps and help develop solutions which enhance operational technical delivery.

Additionally, you will need to be adept at acquiring, analysing, articulating and presenting information in accordance with relevant standards.

Candidates are required to provide evidence against the following Personal Behaviours taken from the Role Profile –

1. Communication

2. Teamwork and Partnership

3. Problem Solving

4. Respect for Others will be evidenced at Interview not the shortlisting stage.

Candidates are required to provide evidence against the following Entry Criteria taken from the Role Profile –

1. Extensive knowledge of radio frequency (RF) principles, global system for mobile (GSM), global positioning system (GPS), Internet communications and management, network management, audio and CCTV.
2. Good level of understanding of criminal law and UK legislation affecting SOCA activity.
3. Experienced practitioner of intrusive technical surveillance operations with proven ability to work in hostile/challenging environments
4. Software development skills in Windows, Linux and/or microcontroller based mobile devices, network communications protocols and security, hardware diagnostics and reverse engineering.

Candidates are required to provide evidence against the following Training and Professional Qualifications taken from the Role Profile–

Essential

HND/HNC in Electronics or similar technical qualification/ or equivalent/relevant experience.

Desirable

Experienced practitioner of intrusive technical surveillance operations with proven ability to work in hostile/challenging environments

To apply:

Candidates will need to complete the External Application Form and return it tocentral.recruitment@soca.x.gsi.gov.uk mailbox no later than Midnight on 3^rdFebruary 2013.

• Please use the Application Form, Guidance Notes, Role Profile andPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF) to assist you in completing the form.

• To ensure that your application / emails regarding this vacancy are actioned please ensure that the title of the email contains the following information listed above –Grade & Role Title followed by the Vacancy Reference Number.

• Should an application arrive after the stated deadline it will not be included in the recruitment process, regardless of the reason.

• Should you be successful at short listing but can not attend on the date/time allocated to yourself for a interview date The Recruitment Team can not guarantee a alternate date, regardless of the reason.

• Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is SOCA’s policy not to give feedback to external candidates on applications.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

To be considered, you will need to successfully complete Security clearance (SC) before commencing the role.

You will also be required to undertake a mandatory pre-employment substance misuse test and achieve a satisfactory result.

You should be aware that some roles within SOCA/NCA do require Developed Vetting Security clearance but this is not required for entry.

DRIVING DIVERSITY FORWARD
SOCA/NCA treats everyone with respect and dignity, provides a positive environment in which everyone feels valued, where individual differences in age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital/parental status, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation and work style are fully utilised to best meet organisational needs.

We therefore welcome all applications, but particularly welcome applications from females and ethnic minorities.

SOCA is a “Two Ticks” employer and is committed to inviting people who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria at the shortlist stage to interview / Assessment Centre.

If you require any adjustments to be made to the selection process, please let our Recruitment Team know and they will make the appropriate arrangements.