Operations Technician

6597

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MO3 Covert Policing
Newlands Park, Sydenham
Band I
Full Time
36 hours per week
Permanent

Job Title: Operations Technician



Salary: £34,643 to £39,434 plus £1,043 location allowance. You will receive £34,643 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £39,434 will be via incremental progression.


Location: Newlands Park, Sydenham


You’re wired differently. So is our tech.


London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world – and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people with a wide range of skills and experience to keep over eight million people safe. Some of those skills include seeing opportunities in technology – and that’s where you come in.


As an Operations Technician, you’ll play a crucial part in protecting London. You’ll be part of our talented, tight-knit team, helping to develop technical solutions for frontline policing operations.


Our Operational Support Unit (OSU) tackles a wide range of exciting projects often involving CCTV and video surveillance, but also touching other areas including Live Facial Recognition (LFR). The Unit supports Internet Protocol (IP) networks, handles Radio Frequency (RF) and Satellite communications. The Unit also uses traditional mechanical engineering techniques including manual or Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining and MIG welding. The unit also uses 3D scanning and printing using the latest design and modelling technologies to help solve problems. Camera technology, Drones and Microprocessors (Arduino and Raspberry Pi) all form part of our teams varied skillset to handle all kinds of technical challenges.


Your work will include testing and evaluating specialist product performance and getting hands-on with surveillance systems, installations, radio transmissions, prototyping and designing unique solutions. You’ll need an appropriate qualification or suitable experience in a technical field. Above all, you’ll need a great aptitude for solving problems and technical training will be given where appropriate.


The role can take you across London so you’ll need a full UK driving licence. You may sometimes be working outside office hours, so you’ll need to be flexible. And while this is an exciting role, your discretion is vital – which includes having or applying for MV/SC security level clearance.


As well as the opportunities to work across the city, there are many other benefits you can expect. This includes flexible working patterns, a competitive annual leave allowance increasing with your length of service, Met sports and social clubs and much more. We’re always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the city we serve, so you’ll enjoy a varied and fulfilling working environment.


Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:


https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/


To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form.  Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).


Completed applications must be submitted by 1st October 2020.


We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.


As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.


www.metpolicecareers.co.uk


 


Essential Criteria

  • A full UK Driving License;
  • Appropriate qualification in a suitable technical field and/or significant relevant experience;
  • Strong problem solving skills, proactive and with a high attention to detail;
  • A willingness to be flexible to meet operational demand, sometimes working outside normal business hours;
  • To be self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team efficiently and effectively;
  • Good interpersonal skills at all levels;
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills;
  • To be prepared to undertake any training deemed necessary to role/department;

Desirable Criteria

  • Experienced with computer operating systems, including Windows and Linux, and Microsoft application packages, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Word;
  • An understanding of analogue and IP CCTV camera and lens technology;
  • Knowledge and experience in RF systems and use of deployable IP RF networks;
  • An understanding and experience of Internet Protocol and associated networks, including wireless, network security and firewall technologies;
  • CCNA certification;
  • NICEIC Part P certified for working on mains electricity;
  • IPAF license for Static Boom (1b): Self-propelled booms (outriggers), and mobile boom(3b);
  • Experience of audiovisual product distribution and associated technologies;
  • Hands on technical experience with the ability to wire and solder system components;
  • MPS driver to level C1.

 

Disability Confident Statement 

The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.

As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.

Read our full disability confidence statement.

Disability Confident Employer

This opportunity is closed to applications.