CTPHQ - NPTSU Installation Engineer - Band N

Job Title: CTPHQ - NPTSU Installation Engineer

Salary: £ 41,945 - £45,952, plus a Shift Disturbance Allowance of 12.5% and a location allowance £2,148.

Location: Across London

The National design, installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems deployed in government estates.

Key Responsibilities:

• The installation engineer’s role is within a small team of specialist engineers reporting to a line manager who will be responsible for your pathway development.
• You will be required to assist in the customisation and installation of intrusive surveillance operations within the government estate and to have a flexible engineering approach, with a positive attitude to the protracted and challenging “theatre” where you will deploy. The role holder will be responsible for the installation of all technical solutions that are appropriate to use under TSU Operating Procedures OP016, in accordance with National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) – Authorised Professional Practice (APP), authorised under current CT operational demands.
• The job holder is responsible for the gathering, distribution and recording of the covert product whilst working in ‘theatre’ and will be required to engage in conversations with staff at these venues, whilst maintaining a covert approach to the work being conducted.
• You may be required to support the installation manager at a national level ensuring that all policing requirements are fulfilled through technical solutions when estate infrastructures are modified.
• You will be required to travel within the UK for durations up to 5 days at any one time and sporadic back to back deployments greater than 12 days.
• You will also be required to support the production team when operational demand is high.

Working Hours:

This post attracts 12.5% SDA and flexibility allowance as there will be an element of on call and night hour working

Vetting and STRAP:

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post

Confidentiality Agreement:

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post

Flexible and Part Time Working:

Specialist Operations is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, and including part time working or job share. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated.  

Rest Days:

Specialist Operations has an expectation that officers will arrive into post with no more than 5 outstanding rest days as a maximum.

Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:

https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/

To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. This statement should be between 500 and 750 words. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 19th October 2020.

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.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

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