Specific Role Profile

This Specific Role Profile sheet covers specific areas of activities that are not included in the Generic PPF Role Profile. It will include responsibilities, knowledge, skills, delivery and working arrangements relevant to this role.

Profile Owner: Head of WMCTU

POLICE OFFICER

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Job Title: / Surveillance Officer
Rank: / Detective Constable
Operational / Non Operational Role / Operational
Vetting Level: / Security Vetting and Management Vetting
Reporting to: / Surveillance Supervisor
Specific Role Purpose: / Undertake surveillance duties for the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit
Specific Role Responsibilities: / ·  Undertake the surveillance of targets by way of physical and technical observation, in situations which are static, on foot and mobile to a minimum standard equal to current ACPO level 1
·  Using all current surveillance techniques deliver to investigating officer’s evidence, intelligence or other information on the activity of targets in line with current national codes of practice
·  In cases of emergency or operational necessity, to arrest targets committing crime
·  In support of the surveillance function:
o  Record and maintain a daily surveillance log of all such activity to a standard laid down by current ACPO guidelines
o  Prepare accurate daily intelligence logs to investigating officers in order to determine the extent and nature of criminal activity and to allow for future tasking
o  Provide in appropriate cases statements of evidence in support of the criminal prosecution of targets
·  Participate in surveillance training courses and offer advice and guidance to attached personnel and junior officers to improve their techniques and effectiveness
·  Undertake such administrative duties as necessary to maintain intelligence duties
·  Be conversant with all items of technical equipment necessary to undertake surveillance operations. To maintain knowledge of surveillance techniques and capabilities and to keep abreast of current technological developments
·  Strive to achieve best value in the work undertaken and where possible develop and maintain best practice
·  Any other duties commensurate with the role and rank
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Knowledge & Experience
This section should detail the requirement of previous experiences and knowledge gained from academic qualifications if appropriate, e.g. knowledge of PEACE, significant investigation experience.
Essential: / Post holders will be required to display and evidence:
·  A qualification of National Level 1 Surveillance training
·  A qualification of Advanced Driver training for surveillance purposes
·  High degree of commitment, dedication and flexibility
·  Conversant with legal issues affecting surveillance
·  Hold a current PST Certificate
·  Proven experience and ability in static, foot, mobile and technical surveillance techniques
·  Proven initiative and innovation demonstrated whilst working as a member of a surveillance team
Desirable: / ·  Knowledge of counter terrorism work
·  Specialist covert policing skills within surveillance such as CROPS, motorcycle qualification.
·  Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model together with the tasking and coordination process
·  Knowledge of current developments/advancements in surveillance technology and techniques
Skills
This section should detail the competency requirement which could be developed through non formal training, e.g. effective time management, influencing and negotiating, effective communication including written and verbal.
Refer to the skills database for core operational skills
Essential: / ·  Proven communications skills with the ability to operate effectively at a variety of levels
Desirable: / ·  IT literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and Police Systems (including PNC)
Additional Information: / ·  The role requires the post holder to perform duties on a regional basis
·  A willingness to travel around the region and be available when required responding to call out at short notice, taking account of individual circumstances
·  The role may require you to change your appearance
·  The post holder will need to form part of an on call cadre.
Restriction Level: / N/A

Date: March 2014

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