Senior Technical Officer - Technical Operations
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Update day: 01-06-2024
Location: Gillingham South East
Category: Legal / Contracts
Industry: Government Public Administration
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
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Summary
In the Intelligence Directorate we collect, record and enhance intelligence to build a picture of that SOC, sharing this with partners in the UK and abroad. Then, through the exploitation of intelligence, we flex law enforcement’s collective resources against these dynamic threats.
We are continuously looking for new opportunities to enhance traditional capabilities to increase the quantity and quality of available intelligence and maximise its potential for exploitation.
Job description
Intelligence Collection - coordinates NCA collection capabilities against the Agency’s highest priorities. Intelligence Collection includes forensics, open source, covert human intelligence sources, undercover officers and technical collection capabilities.
***All NCA officers must hold SC Enhanced upon entry as a minimum. To meet the National Security Vetting requirements for this role you will need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years. For more information please see the Candidate information Pack***
Responsibilities
- Install technical surveillance solutions on complex intrusive surveillance operations in the UK and overseas.
- Responsible for developing innovative, lawfully audacious technical capabilities which enable the delivery of covert technical surveillance activity against agreed tactical and strategic objectives.
- Prepare and deliver oral and written briefings in support of operational deployments and provide regular written and oral feedback to operational and intelligence partners in response to operational deployments.
- Support technical and technological research activity, in consultation with law enforcement community partners and the commercial sector.
- Proactively maintain a high degree of awareness around technological innovations, ensuring the Agency maintains cutting edge technical surveillance capabilities.
Qualifications
- HND/NHC in Electronics, Engineering or equivalent Level 4 technical qualification with relevant experience.
- College of Policing Accreditation in Technical operations skillset (i.e. deploying technical surveillance equipment) or an equivalent accreditation with other bodies such as Law Enforcement Agencies, MOD or Services Agency.
Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
Failure to provide evidence at interview may result in your application not progressing to the next stage.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Technical skill set covering video, audio, tracking, IT and subsequent transmission of acquired product.
- Detailed knowledge of operational technical planning, associated legislation and risk assessment.
- Experience in deploying Technical Surveillance equipment on authorised Intrusive Surveillance operations.
- Experience of working with the following disciplines: electronics, telecommunications systems, IP network management, Radio Frequency principles, satellite positioning technology, audio and visual capture and rebroadcast.
Benefits
All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:
- Civil Service pension scheme
- 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
- Training and development opportunities
- Cycle2work scheme
We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.
We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).
Things you need to know
Security
See our vetting charter.
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Selection process details
Once submitted your application will be acknowledged by the Government Recruitment Service.
Please note depending on the volume of applications a Longlist at sift may be conducted on following criteria:
- College of Policing Accreditation in Technical operations skillset (i.e. deploying technical surveillance equipment) or an equivalent accreditation with other bodies such as Law Enforcement Agencies, MOD or Services Agency.
Candidates must pass this criteria for their application to be progressed.
A panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the Entry Criteria section.
Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.
Sift results are expected to be released w/c 16th May 2022.
As part of the recruitment process, there will be two rounds within the interview process. The first round will be an external aptitude test including assessment on mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness. Full details of this test will be sent to shortlisted candidates. Results of this aptitude test will determine whether candidates go through to interview.
Interviews will take place June 2022 - locations to be confirmed. Please be advised that the interview process may change due to the current situation regarding COVID-19.
The above sift and interview dates are an indicative timeline.
Should you be successful at sift but cannot attend on the interview date(s) listed the recruitment team cannot guarantee an alternative date. Please contact the recruitment team.
Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Please note, only advertised locations can be offered. Notes populated in a free text box will not be taken into consideration.
We encourage all candidates to thoroughly review the candidate pack which explains the role further before submitting an application.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. As part of our application process you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process that you may need. If you have a disability or long-term condition (a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities protected under the Equality Act 2010) and need us to make any adjustments or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Please contact us by emailing ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk or calling 0117 372 0000 as soon as possible before the closing date if you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Being truly reflective of the communities we serve and building a culture where everyone can perform at their best is critical to leading the UK’s fight against serious and organised crime – something which affects us all. At the NCA we are looking to recruit from the widest possible talent pool and encourage applications to apply from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
“Great Place to Work for Veterans” Initiative
This Role is included in the “Great Place to Work for Veterans” Initiative, which is aimed at encouraging veterans from the armed services into public sector roles. For more information and eligibility requirements please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
If you have any specific queries about the role that is not covered by the candidate pack, please contact:
ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024
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