Police Scotland
Lead Development Operations Engineer
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About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to make a substantive difference to public safety and wellbeing. As part of the team working in the Specialist Crime Division you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of the Technical Intelligence Development Unit to our officers and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Criminals are using increasingly complex methodologies to evade law enforcement, and we need to use new and innovative methods to remain ahead of the threat. Under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, police were granted the power to use Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) to interfere with a range of devices to identify criminality.
- Work on nationally co-ordinated projects to develop TEI capabilities and technology that will transform UK policing operations, as well as developing critical technical capabilities for Police Scotland Technical Collections.
- Day-to-day a key responsibility is to act as the technical subject matter expert within the team (Exploit Development, Penetration testing, risk assessment, AI tools, Vulnerability testing), providing oversight and assurance for capability design.
- Using extensive experience and skill, make critical decisions regarding the technology used in operations.
- The role requires you to liaise with Police forces and external partner organisations across the country, so you must be comfortable communicating and presenting regularly.
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Requirements
- The interview will include a practical element to demonstrate competency and the role is not suitable for a trial.
- This role will be Monday-Friday 0800-1600, fully office based.
- A Driving Licence is essential for this role.
- 10 years UK Residency requirement for this role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
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About Us
Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe. This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.
Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Application
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. Postholder must be able to attain and maintain DV Vetting.
You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of ten years immediately prior to application for this role.
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