RC7627- YHROCU Technical Surveillance Officer External + 7 Forces

RC7627- YHROCU Technical Surveillance Officer (External + 7 Forces)

This post is advertised Externally + 7 Forces

Job role: Technical Surveillance Officer

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £37,020 - £48,459 (+ market factors)

Hours: 37 per week, permanent

Note: this role currently attracts a market factor supplement which is not guaranteed and may be subject to annual review.

Overview

West Yorkshire Police are recruiting a Technical Surveillance Officer within the Regional Technical Surveillance Unit to support investigations into serious and organised crime, major crime, and anti corruption across Yorkshire and Humber. The role will develop through intermediate and advanced levels based on training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and technical assistance with covert and overt surveillance operations.
• Assist in detection and prevention of serious crime across the region.
• Operate and deploy surveillance equipment in urban and rural environments.
• Respond to 24 hour call out for crime in action requests and attend standby shift allowance.
• Transport and manage heavy equipment over considerable distances.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant degree level qualification or significant equivalent accredited professional experience in a technical discipline.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and competence with computerized systems.
• Full current UK/European driving licence and ability to operate from within a vehicle for extended periods.
• Capacity to work unsociable hours, often on short notice, and to carry heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and in potentially dangerous circumstances.
• Successful completion of the College of Policing TSU Course and enhanced personal and financial vetting checks.

Employment Conditions

This is a permanent position with a salary range of £37,020 to £48,459, adjusted by market factors. The vacancy will close on 31st May 2026 at 23:55. A stand by allowance applies to 24 hour call out duties.

Diversity & Inclusion

West Yorkshire Police is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and encourages applications from under represented groups. The Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit supports inclusive hiring practices.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.