Officer - SIT Officer (TRANSFEREE)
£28,551
30/04/2023, 23:55
SIT TEAM OFFICER (CONSTABLE) - PROACTIVE CRIME & INTELLIGENCE
(POLICE OFFICER (CONSTABLE) TRANSFEREE FROM ANOTHER FORCE)
N.B You must be a current serving police officer (constable) in the UK to apply for this position.
Northamptonshire is unique. If you’re looking to develop your career and uncover new challenges, then Northamptonshire Police is the place to be. We are a diverse organisation both internally and geographically.
Here, you will find breath-taking countryside and the usual rural crime which it brings, contrasted with vibrant urban towns dealing with metropolitan issues.
As a county force that prides itself in being family friendly and holding wellbeing high on the agenda, you can benefit from the luxuries of affordable housing and a challenging career. The county is well situated for commuting easily and conveniently with direct rail links to London and Birmingham. It also sits snugly surrounded by Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Thames Valley and Warwickshire.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide proactive enforcement support to the Mobile Surveillance Team as required in support of activity agreed through Covert Tasking and or OCGM. Provide wider proactive support; arrests, warrants, premises search, stop search and vehicle intervention across the force in support of the “Matters of Priority”. Assist in the development of intelligence in support of the wider Proactive Crime & Intelligence Command.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work as part of a highly motivated proactive team that works collaboratively to solve problems given to it through Covert Tasking, OCGM and LPA Tasking
- To provide direct and proactive operational support to the mobile surveillance team as required.
- To assist the wider Intelligence department in the development of intelligence and proactive enforcement.
- To undertake discrete proactive work and investigations in relation to identified organised crime groups and other high priority subjects / groups / individuals or those involved in the “Matters of Priority”.
- To proactively deal with offences that are discovered in the course of duty to ensure that they are at a suitable standard to be handed to investigation teams.
- To be available to work in uniform and plain clothes, and on foot or mobile patrol and be flexible in all types of work and duties.
- To develop a strong knowledge of nominals throughout the county and proactively seek to disrupt offending, obtaining evidence of offending, and arrest offenders.
NOTE:
The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work. In the interests of effective working and major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
Candidates are required to evidence the Essential Criteria points 5 to 9 inclusive using no more than 2,000 words. If relevant evidence the desirable criteria separately.
However, they must ensure they meet all of the essential criteria prior to application.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Must be willing and able to undertake long and unsocial working hours on occasion, with changes being made at short notice.
- Must be Standard Response driver trained or pass as suitability assessment.
- Must be willing to undertake surveillance log training and activity in support of surveillance.
- Be able and willing to undertake MOE training (if not already).
- Demonstrate the ability to develop intelligence and undertake operational activity in support of the force “Matters of Priority”.
- Must be able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach, able to suggest solutions to issues and capable of implementing them individually and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated and have a ‘can do’ attitude, upholding the highest personal values.
- An ability to think clearly under pressure, considering all relevant factors and make decisions accordingly. Remain calm and confident during difficult situations.
- To be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- To pass Management Vetting (Police vetting for Designated Posts) and Security Clearance (National Security Vetting) vetting criteria.
- Must be Taser trained or willing to undertake this training.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Advanced driver trained.
- MOE trained.
- Taser trained
- Licence search trained
For further information on the team or role, please contact PS Jon Kilbane (jon.kilbane@northants.police.uk)
Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative organisation, responsible for protecting and serving a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
We are responsible for ensuring community needs are met effectively so, if you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety, and the chance to broaden your experience, then the above organisation is the right one for you.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
Northamptonshire Police is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.
Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police or OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
