Job summary
Are you experienced in foot and mobile surveillance in the context of criminal investigations? Are you keen to further develop your skills in a role where you can help safeguard vital resources for the people of Scotland who need them? If so, we would really like to hear from you.
Everyone in Scotland should have the support they need to live their life and we believe they should be able to get it when and where they need it. That�s why Social Security Scotland has been built around the people of Scotland. However, as fraud is unfortunately a known risk in the benefits being devolved, an appropriate and proportionate response has been established.
While our strategy is to design out opportunities for fraud through preventative measures where possible, there remains the possibility that it will still occur. To respond to this, we have implemented Counter Fraud functions, including the use of covert tactics, to detect fraud and recover any associated loss.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the safeguarding of vital resources for the people of Scotland who need them, by applying for and carrying out directed surveillance in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (RIPSA) legislation, for the purpose of proving or disproving fraud allegations. Thereafter you will also document all surveillance activity and retain surveillance footage in accordance with retention policies, to ensure the security and integrity of its content to support potential criminal proceedings.
To be a successful candidate, you must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to undertake a specialist driver training course relative to the role, as well as additional surveillance training to complement your existing skills and experience.� Due to the nature of the role a high degree of flexibility is required.� You will be comfortable in a changing environment and enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide assistance, identify opportunities for improvements, and explore new ideas and solutions.
Job description
� Carrying out static, foot and mobile surveillance, maintaining operational surveillance logs and using covert recording equipment to gather evidence during authorised directed surveillance.
� Working closely with fraud investigators and other internal and external stakeholders in relation to covert activities conducted under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 RIPSA.
� Carrying out risk assessments related to surveillance activity, with responsibility for the application and management of Directed Surveillance Authorities.
� Assisting in the preparation and planning of surveillance operations and participation in subsequent briefing and debriefing sessions.
� Being responsible for the storage, retention and destruction of surveillance products in line with data protection policies.
� Assisting with the collation of all surveillance products to support investigations and subsequent related court proceedings.
� Other ad hoc duties relevant to the role.
Additional Duties
� You will be required to complete a specialist driver training course relative to the role.
� You will be required to complete an accredited surveillance course.
Person specification
1. Operational surveillance experience including foot/mobile surveillance in relation to a criminal investigation.�
2. Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external partners, seeking opportunities to share resources, information, experience and best practice.�
3. An ability to consider proportionality and necessity when undertaking enquiries to adequately balance intrusion against level of risk, protecting the rights of suspects while ensuring allegations are thoroughly investigated.�
4. A proven ability to work effectively in a team in a changing environment, demonstrating flexibility and contributing to overcoming challenges.
5. A full UK Driving Licence - please indicate within your CV whether or not you have a full UK Driving Licence. Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to bring their original driving licence with them.
Benefits
Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable.
A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here -
Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working.
Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme.
Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.
Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them.
Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.