Job Details
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ob Title: Transferee Surveillance Motorcyclist PC or DC (HSU) : HC621434
Location: Near Fareham
Salary: As a serving Police Officer, you will transfer on your existing pay point which will be between GBP 29,907 : GBP 48,231 per annum. The South East Allowance payment of GBP 2,000 per annum will also apply.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Intake Dates: October and December 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025 at 23:59hrs
An exciting opportunity to transfer within Surveillance
We are looking for a motivated Police Constable or Detective Constable with strong decision making and communication skills to join the Hampshire Surveillance Unit (HSU) as a Surveillance Motorcyclist PC / DC. The position is a high:risk role and so a good level of risk:appreciation will be required, alongside effective team work skills and resilience. Working in the Surveillance Unit presents the opportunity to be involved in operations that target some of the highest risk criminals and organised crime groups, supporting investigations at all levels.
If you do not meet the all of the essential requirements for the role you are still encouraged, and consideration will be given to provide you with the skills and training required for the position.
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to:
1. Attending tasking or planning meetings for operations; giving an experienced overview of the planning aspects and tactical advice of any surveillance operation and ensuring adequate risk assessments (e.g. Firearms) are conducted.
2. To prepare for surveillance operations, including ensuring intelligence is accurate, e.g. verifying addresses, and assessing potential operational issues, commanding operations in conjunction with HSU sergeant and briefing team members as necessary.
3. Reconnoitering for and arranging the use of Observation Posts when necessary.
4. To undertake covert surveillance by means of conventional observations, foot and mobile surveillance, photography and technical/audio/visual techniques to provide intelligence and evidence to assist investigating officers to establish criminal activities.
5. To be conversant with the operation and use of all items of technical surveillance equipment.
6. To maintain effective records of intelligence, information and evidence gathered by or during surveillance operations.
7. Attend court and give evidence in accordance with legislation.
Furtherinformation on the role can be located here.
Additional information about the role
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To be based at a covert location. There will be occasional requirements to work away from home.
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Must be able to work either alone or as part of a team and be resilient, self:reliant and be able to communicate on a number of levels.
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To routinely undertake flexible working practices to effectively discharge their duty i.e. duty times being routinely changed.
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Extended tours of duty will at times be required.
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General core working days are Mon : Fri, however some weekend working will be required subject to operational demands.
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An initial 6:month probationary period will apply on appointment to the role. All role holders will need to undergo and maintain appropriate vetting.
Transfer to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Would you like to work for one of the largest forces in the country?
Transferring to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary will give you the variety, challenge and opportunities you need to progress in your career whilst living and working in the perfect blend of rural and city with so many activities, events and places to go.
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