Description SOC Surveillance Motorcyclist Applications are welcome from both Detective Constables and Police Constables who are already trained as a Surveillance Motorcyclist and are looking to bring those skills to South Yorkshire Police. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone thinking about a career in covert policing and the career pathways this provides. South Yorkshire Police is looking to invest in the right individuals to secure the future of covert policing in the years to come, providing a comprehensive package of training, development and mentoring. We require self-motivated individuals who work well as part of small teams with a common goal. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop is essential. As we move forward over the next few years, we seek to have a diverse and varied workforce who can be representative of the communities they seek to work within. This area of policing is hugely rewarding as we strive to protect our local communities from serious and organised criminals. Full support will be given from a highly experienced team. Due to the nature of the role and investment you will receive in specialist training and a minimum tenure of 4 years is expected, in which time you may not be supported if applying for promotion or other roles. A decision by senior leadership will be made on a case-by-case basis. Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) The SOCU team is responsible for investigating serious and organised crime at a force/regional level utilising both overt and covert policing methods, conducting lawful surveillance activities in line with the Police and Crime Plan. They are also responsible for intelligence development using both overt and covert policing methods, conducting lawful surveillance activities to support other departments/districts within the Force. To apply for this role, no previous experience of covert methods of policing or of managing investigations is required. A comprehensive package of training, development and investment in individuals would be provided. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to perform a range of challenging and rewarding roles including OIC, Exhibits Officer, Disclosure Officer and other investigative roles on various investigations. Experience of this type of role would be an advantage but not essential as development opportunities would be identified within the workplace. For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile. To be eligible to transfer you must: Be a current serving police officer in a Home Office force. Have no outstanding misconduct or integrity issues. Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application. Must have successfully completed your probationary period with your Force prior and be substantive in post. Application Process To apply, please complete the online application form. Once submitted, please also email a copy of your full training record, your two most recent PDRs, photographs of any additional tattoos and a completed copy of the attached training checklist. Please email these documents to policerecruit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. Please click here for the Training Checklist Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to a competency-based interview, based on the Competency & Values Framework for Policing (CVF). Successful applicants will be guided through the transferee process and will be required to undergo the following checks: Vetting Medical Assessment Biometrics References Sickness Criteria Misconduct Tattoos For further information about the team and the application process please contact DCI Samuel Blakemore on 07790 944566 South Yorkshire Police will consider allocation for relocation/removal expenses to transferring officers who live outside the force area and at least 50 miles from their permanent place of work. Please enquire with the Talent Acquisition Team for more information. South Yorkshire is a culturally diverse area and to ensure that our service is fully representative of the communities we serve we welcome applications from all under-represented groups and individuals wishing to work part time. If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk Closing date for applications: 4 th January 2026