Surveillance Support Officer Annesley

Derbyshire Constabulary; Annesley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is seeking a Surveillance Support Officer to assist in counter-terrorism operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning covert operations, briefing teams, and collaborating with partner agencies. Applicants must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, and undergo enhanced security clearance. A range of career development opportunities will be offered.

Benefits

Career pathways

Formal training

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Strong skills in presenting factual briefings on complex matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial planning for covert counter terrorism operations.
• Briefing surveillance teams and partner agencies.
• Recon potential surveillance areas and deploying assets.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Use initiative to plan/prioritise workload

Job description

Turn Intelligence into Action!

Counter Terrorism Policing - East Midlands (CTP-EM) are looking for a dynamic and high performing Surveillance Support Officer.

We work as part of the national Counter Terrorism Policing network to keep people safe by preventing, deterring, and investigating terrorist and extremist activity. We work collaboratively with a range of partners to reduce the threat and fear of terrorism and wider national security threats and deliver our objectives across the 4 pillars of HM Governments CONTEST strategy - PURSUE, PREVENT, PROTECT & PREPARE

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting initial planning for covert counter terrorism operations.
• Briefing surveillance teams and partner agencies, potentially at short notice and out of the county.
• Recon potential surveillance areas, deploying assets and withdrawing them if required.

What you’ll need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Skills presenting factual and concise briefing on complex matter effectively.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative to plan/prioritise own workload.

Security Requirements

This post requires regular access to sensitive material and applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo enhanced security clearance before taking up the post. The material may be of sensitivity to the UK and may therefore be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances, dual nationals (of which one element is British) may be granted access. However, if potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed, the post holder will not be permitted access the systems or material required for the role and will not therefore be able to perform their duties. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or achieve the required levels of security clearance requirements cannot be offered the post.

What’s in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What’s next

If this sounds like the role for you, please click Apply and complete the application stating how you meet the essential & desirable criteria listed on the job description.

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance and the recruitment process.

• Vacancy closes on Sunday 11th January 2026 @ 23:55

Officers who are absent from work due to sickness may apply for the role via their personal devices. Please contact the recruitment team to request a link to the and this will be sent to your personal email address.

Internal Colleagues

• Derbyshire Constabulary: All officers are reminded that their release to advertised roles is subject to final approval; This will be addressed through the Police Officer Deployment Panel, (PODP) to ensure resources are balanced between divisions and departments.
• Leicestershire Police: before applying for this role, please contact your current Head of Directorate and the Resource Planning Inspector at Leicestershire Police to understand whether you can be released.
• Nottinghamshire Police: before applying for this role, please contact the Crime People Inspector: [e-mail] to ascertain whether you are eligible to apply.

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought

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