Location

The North and the West

About the job Summary

G4 Cover Officers will deploy as an undercover officer and also supervise the deployment of undercover officers and assets in support of NCA projects and investigations.

Job description

G4 Cover Officers will deploy as an undercover officer and also supervise the deployment of other undercover officers and assets. Applicants must;

• Have successfully completed a UK accredited Advanced Undercover Officer course

It is desirable for candidates to have relevant experience of working as a Cover Officer including case management and the collection, recording, quality assurance and dissemination of intelligence and evidence.
 

Responsibilities

Cover Officers will:

• Deploy as an undercover officer in support of the NCA and domestic and international partners, authorised projects and operations.
• Supervise the deployment of undercover officers and assets in support of NCA projects and investigations.
• Maximise collection opportunities that are in line with the organisational intelligence requirements. Collecting information, intelligence and / or evidence in support of operations into complex serious and organised crime at both a national and international level.
• Ensure that the risks attached to a deployment are thoroughly assessed, documented and that adequate control measures are in place to manage the risks.
• Monitor deployment activity to ensure that health safety and welfare of officers are not jeopardised and that the activity is not at a level that poses an unacceptable or unmanageable risk.
• Ensure UCO’s do not go beyond the intended scope of the authorised activity and that their activities are concurrent with the strategic and tactical objectives of the investigation.
• Provide advice on legislation, policy, tactical options and evidential opportunities to assist in the planning and implementation of investigations / operations.
• Manage and monitor operational performance.

Qualifications

To have successfully completed a UK accredited Advanced Undercover Officer course (applications will be accepted from those on the accredited UCA pathway but no appointment will take place without passing and acquiring the accreditation)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• An in depth knowledge of law enforcement investigations and criminal justice procedures including CPIA, PACE, RIPA and PII
• Demonstrable evidence of risk management
• Proven relevant experience of UCO working
• Demonstrable evidence of acquiring relevant covert legend knowledge and skills