Technical Officer – 2D/3D Imaging Specialist
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Job Title: Technical Officer – 2D/3D Imaging Specialist
Salary: £33,498 to £38,195 plus £2,623 location allowance. You will receive £33,498 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £38,195 will be via incremental progression.
Location: London City
Could you create the latest crime-fighting technology?
As the challenge of fighting crime becomes increasingly complex, we’re turning to technology to give us a new edge. Our Technology, Research & Innovation team comes up with advanced technology to help our officers – and you can be at the heart of pioneering projects that help keep London safe.
You will be part of one of our Operational teams, creating innovative ideas to solve complex policing problems, and supporting technical initiatives already in place to support the team’s cutting edge policing work. It’s all about understanding what our officers need and coming up with brilliant, workable ideas.
You’ll have a varied, hands-on role that will involve using your technical and creative experience in 2D and 3D imaging software.
Helping us get the most from imagery by innovating and looking for ways it can aid investigations further. And all the time, you’ll be keeping abreast of emerging technology to make sure our team is ready for the future. With the ever-changing nature of technology today, there’s ample scope to learn and develop your skills
You’ll be working both independently and in project teams, so you’ll need to be comfortable collaborating and working on your own to drive progress forward.
If you have any queries in respect of this opportunity, or need support in applying, please contact the Met's Recruitment Team at Enquiries.PoliceJobs@sscl.gse.gov.uk or by telephone to 01633 632500. The team are available Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
Does this sound like you? If yes, start your application now.
To apply, please visit our website to download a role-specific information pack, and complete an online application form with supporting CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23.55pm 11th September 2019.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
Essential
- Image Processing software e.g. Photoshop
- 3D Modelling & Animation
- Experience in one or more 3D modelling software packages such as Blender/Maya/3DS Max/Zbrush
Whatever your background, you must have at least a HNC/HND, OCN/OND or equivalent in a Computer/Animation /Game Development or Graphic (Qualification) related subject. Equally important is the flexibility to adapt to changing work demands
Desirable
- The role holder must have a broad knowledge of computer hardware and software and a technical understanding of computer operating systems, file systems and networks.
- Video and Audio standards and compression techniques
- Network Rendering
- A keen interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science and Algorithm Optimisation and adaptation
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.