Transferee Surveillance Motorcyclist PC/DC (HSU) - HC621434
Transferee Surveillance Motorcyclist PC/DC (HSU) - HC621434
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Job Title: Transferee Surveillance Motorcyclist PC or DC (HSU) - HC621434
Location: Near Fareham
Salary: As a serving Police Officer you will transfer on your existing pay point which will be between 29907 - 48231 per annum. The South East Allowance payment of 2000 per annum will also apply.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Intake Dates: October and December 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025 at 23:59hrs
An exciting opportunity to transfer within Surveillance!
We are looking for a motivated Police Constable or Detective Constable with strong decision making and communication skills to join the Hampshire Surveillance Unit (HSU) as a Surveillance Motorcyclist PC / DC. The position is a high-risk role and so a good level of risk-appreciation will be required alongside effective team work skills and resilience. Working in the Surveillance Unit presents the opportunity to be involved in operations that target some of the highest risk criminals and organised crime groups supporting investigations at all levels.
If you do not meet the all of the essential requirements for the role you are still encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to provide you with the skills and training required for the position.
Key accountabilities for the role include but are not limited to:
1. Attending tasking or planning meetings for operations; giving an experienced overview of the planning aspects and tactical advice of any surveillance operation and ensuring adequate risk assessments (e.g. Firearms) are conducted.
2. To prepare for surveillance operations including ensuring intelligence is accurate e.g. verifying addresses and assessing potential operational issues commanding operations in conjunction with HSU sergeant and briefing team members as necessary.
3. Reconnoitering for and arranging the use of Observation Posts when necessary.
4. To undertake covert surveillance by means of conventional observations foot & mobile surveillance photography and technical/audio/visual techniques to provide intelligence & evidence to assist investigating officers to establish criminal activities.
5. To be conversant with the operation and use of all items of technical surveillance equipment.
6. To maintain effective records of intelligence information & evidence gathered by or during surveillance operations.
7. Attend court and give evidence in accordance with legislation.
Furtherinformation on the role can be located here.
Additional information about the role
- To be based at a covert location. There will be occasional requirements to work away from home.
- Must be able to work either alone or as part of a team and be resilient self-reliant and be able to communicate on a number of levels.
- To routinely undertake flexible working practices to effectively discharge their duty i.e. duty times being routinely changed.
- Extended tours of duty will at times be required.
- General core working days are Mon Fri however some weekend working will be required subject to operational demands.
- An initial 6-month probationary period will apply on appointment to the role. All role holders will need to undergo and maintain appropriate vetting.
Transfer to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge
Would you like to work for one of the largest forces in the country
Transferring to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary will give you the variety challenge and opportunities you need to progress in your career whilst living and working in the perfect blend of rural and city with so many activities events and places to go.
We are looking for likeminded experienced Officers who believe in;
- Providing exceptional local policing
- Relentlessly pursuing criminals and
- Putting victims first.
What we can offer
- Opportunities for development and progression within force.
- An abundance of support networks such as Wellbeing Support Champions Dyslexia Support LGBT Inclusion matters and many many more.
- Wealth of benefits such asOn-site gym facilities andMembership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport providing a wide range of benefits and sporting activities.
- Working forone of the largest forces in the country means there are always opportunities to progress and gain new skills we are players on the national policing stage.
Why work in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Hampshire is one of the most interesting places in the UK to police with national infrastructure ports four motorways and a real mix of urban and rural challenges which provide a variety of policing experiences encouraging growth as an officer.
- Great access to London as well as the New Forest and the South Coast.
- Miles of beautiful coastline with beaches nature reserves and attractive seaside towns.
- Two international airports.
- Critical national infrastructure sites to keep safe including the ports in Southampton and Portsmouth as well as crucial oil refineries.
- Packed with heritage sites from the classic and iconic Winchester Cathedral to the modern naval history at the Mary Rose Museum.
- Widerange of cultural and family friendly events including festivals theatrical performances and other outdoor events.
Essential Qualifications
- Competent Constable
- You must be a serving police officer from a Home Office Force with no current performance or conduct concerns.
- You must have successfully completed the two year probationary period and the Policing Diploma or your forces equivalent qualification at the point of application.
- Hold the appropriate qualifications for your rank.
- Hold a valid UK motorcycle license with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Hold a Valid UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
- To have no blameworthy PVIs/accidents in the last 2 years.
- To have successfully completed the Police Standard and Advance Driving course.
- To have successfully completed Surveillance log keepin And hold a current College of Policing or equivalent Level 1 (otherwise known as Q1) Mobile Surveillance /National Surveillance Core Skills certificate.
- To have successfully complete a higher level of First Aid training.
Essential Experience
- Detective Constables will have 2 or more years experience of crime investigations and have a proven track record of flexibility and utilising surveillance techniques.
- Police Constables will have a minimum 6 months crime investigation experience and a proven track record of flexibility and conducting proactive investigations.
- To have knowledge understanding and experience of the working practices of covert and non-covert operations.
- Previous experience of dealing with matters of a confidential nature is essential along with an ability to obtain evidence and intelligence.
- Be able to develop proactive strategies.
- The post holder must have good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work and develop relationships with others.
- The post holder must be computer literate.
- To be able to recognise makes/models of vehicles.
- To be able to read maps and multi-task.
Successful applicants will need to:
- Satisfy all the relevant eligibility criteria and pre-employment checks including medical screening vetting and a fitness test.
- Be available to attend a 6 day (dependent on your skills transfer) Hampshire and Isle of Wight Familiarisation Course.
Essential Documentation Required
Please upload your last 2 PDRs and evidence of your Q1 Mobile Surveillance / National Surveillance Core Skills certificate to theMy Documentssection of the form before submitting your application.
If you are applying for this role as a Detective Constable please ensure that you also upload your PIP2 Certificate to your application.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware Level 1
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Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact Detective Inspector Chris Milligan-Reid at
Alternatively please contact the Recruitment Team at or on.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time part time or flexible working basis.
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting:
The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
Employment Type
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