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£45,131 Per Year, includes allowances totalling £2,928. Permanent Salary: The starting salary is £45,131, which includes allowances totaling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £42,203 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £47,668. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: Lambeth, Southwark Support frontline Counter Terrorism operations To protect London, we need all kinds of people, with all sorts of skills. As an Engineer in our Specialist Search Technical Services (SSTS) team, you will use your talents to support crucial Counter Terrorism operations. We will support you with specialist training and resources to enable you to play your part in keeping the capital's communities safe. If this area of policing interests you then come and join our expert team. You will be part of the Threat Mitigation Technologies section within the Specialist Search Technical Services team; an enabling function for all kinds of activities associated with Counter Terrorism Policing. As part of this vital function, you will work closely with officers and fellow engineers to provide a range of technical capabilities; this could include support for a number of areas such as weapons detection technologies and Explosives Trace Detection (ETD), Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM), X-ray systems, SONAR, Video Optics and other search and detection techniques. It is a varied and interesting role where you will be operationally deployed to locations around London in support of proactive and reactive operations, as well as completing office-based functions, such as procuring, modifying, testing and operating a range of systems under the supervision of a Leading Engineer. We are looking for proven engineering or scientific experience and a relevant qualification in a STEM subject. Having a working knowledge of either chemical or radiological detection principles, the electromagnetic spectrum or radio frequency communication systems would be advantageous to this role. Whatever your background, you will need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and, you should have the confidence and communication skills to deal with all types of people. Job Description: Reporting to a Leading Engineering Technician (Band N) within the Specialist Search Technical Services (SSTS) team, you will work operationally with other engineers and police officers to provide a range of technical capabilities to support counter terrorism policing in London. You will require a STEM background in order to support capabilities such as, but not limited to; weapons detection technologies, Explosives Trace Detection (ETD), Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM: counter-eavesdropping), X-ray systems, and other search and detection techniques. How to apply: Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. 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). Personal Statement: Previous Experience and Technical Expertise Please note: The use of this template is not compulsory, however please ensure your Personal Statement contains the details outlined below. Considering the role description of the post you are applying for, please describe how your current skills, experience and knowledge make you suitable for the role. Please refer to the Metropolitan Police Service's Values and Competency Framework and describe how your approach to your previous employment / experiences addresses the standards set out for our organisation. Your personal statement should include examples of your personal approach, actions and outcomes and should be no more than 1500 words. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 7th May 2025.

Head Of Engineering - Threat Mitigation Technologies Greater London Language Employer Login Job Details Head of Engineering - Threat Mitigation Technologies £86,485Per Year, Permanent Posted: 1 day ago Metropolitan Police Service Description: The starting salary is £86,485, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £83,644 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £92,192 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. The UK's largest police service needs your skills As Head of Engineering for Threat Mitigation Technologies department you will lead a team of scientists and engineers in the delivery of technical support to police operations. This is a rare opportunity to apply your expertise and experience in the unique world of policing. Reporting to the OCU Commander for Protective Security Operations you will work as part of the Senior Leadership Team for the Command to provide technical oversight of the complex programmes of work underway in the Threat Mitigation Technologies department. This will require effective management of all activities and resources to meet customer needs through deployment of technical solutions to policing problems and to identify development needs to meet future requirements. You will be the operational interface between the police end users and engineering staff, working closely with police officers/staff at all levels. You will represent the department within the MPS on relevant boards and also nationally/internationally at meetings, conferences and working groups. To join us, you must be a talented scientist or engineer with expertise in managing multiple specialist technical teams and overseeing complex projects of technical work for security related applications. Your technical knowledge will be based on a UK OfQual defined level 6 qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, plus at least 10 years engineering experience in a relevant field including 5 years in a responsible operational management position. You will have a broad knowledge of a range of counter-terrorist technologies, including the underlying scientific principles, limitations and context of operational use. Experience in two or more technologies from: personnel/baggage screening, venue search, substance detection/analysis, materials and mechanical design is required. A keen oversight of safety and risk will be necessary, due to the broad range of technologies in use and activities undertaken by the team. This includes experience of managing staff engaged in field operations, leading equipment evaluation trials and the ability to oversee and advise on the safe adaptation and modification of commercial and other equipment to meet the operational environment. Collaboration and joint working are also fundamental to the role. You will have a proven record of developing collaborations in order to burden share and fostering industrial and academic relationships which provide 'added value' to core work programmes. The role requires working with security sensitive and protectively marked information generated by both the MPS and other partner agencies. The individual will require a minimum-security clearance level of Security Check but will be expected to undertake Developed Vetting security clearance within the first two years. How to apply 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: Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. 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 23:55 on 6 December 2023. 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. Job Details Job Ref: 15811 Hours: Full Time Location: Greater London, United Kingdom Working Terms: Permanent Salary: £86,485 Per Year Job Search Jobseeker Register Post a Job About Us FAQ Contact Cookies Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Language 2023 Job Board Software Ltd. All Rights Reserved.