SYP - Radio Frequency Propagation Survey Technician - June 2022

Role: Radio Frequency Propagation Survey Technician

Department: Specialist Crime Services

Location:  Snig Hill, Sheffield

Salary: £31,425 - £36,231

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake the position of Radio Frequency Propagation Survey Technician (RFPS), operating within South Yorkshire Police.

This role will support operations, providing advice, guidance and direct criminal investigation strategy in relation to RFPS, to maximise investigation opportunities. You will provide evidential support to investigations including attendance at Court to explain complex RFPS data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform surveys, including scene preservation, relating to communications data & internet/Wi-Fi data in support of investigations, including the presentation of the material on behalf of the prosecution.
• Be a Force expert, conducting radio frequency propagation surveys and interpret, analyse and map complex data in the support of investigations or crime prevention strategies, providing opinion when required.
• Develop effective intelligence cell site mapping products making best use of existing force and national systems.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure effective knowledge sharing across the department and assist officers in the creation of Digital Media Investigation strategies.
• Design and deliver creative and informative training packages to enhance the overall knowledge and application of network measurement techniques in relevant SYP departments.
• Take part and where necessary take the lead in regard to knowledge sharing of pertinent information and advice for investigative officers.
• Mentor staff working within the digital portfolio on the benefit and use of Radio Frequency Data.

Skills and experience:

• Possess a degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject (i.e., Radio engineering), or possess industry acquired qualifications within the communication industry relating to mobile communications.
• Experience and/or knowledge of conducting radio frequency propagation surveys.
• Possess a Full licence to drive motor vehicles.
• Experience of maintaining a high level of confidentiality and managing issues of a sensitive nature.
• Understanding of police systems and processes, including criminal investigations.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands, or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate, or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three area, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6 July 2022 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Kevin Hawkins on 07464986147.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcomes applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Apply for the role:

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Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.