TEI Deployment Specialist - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) in Poole

The TEI Deployment Specialist will assist the existing team, comprising of Police officers and individual technical specialists, in developing new and emerging technological solutions to tackle serious and organised crime across the SWROCU and its constituent forces. This role involves collaborating with regional and national units and local authorities to deploy specialist technical capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Deploy and support technical solutions that enhance TEI capabilities.
• Collaborate with domestic, regional and national units and local partner agencies.
• Conduct research, development, testing and deployment of new and emerging technology.
• Provide specialist technical advice to investigative and operational teams.
• Assist in operational training and knowledge transfer to Police Staff.

Working Arrangements:

This is a blended working role. The successful candidate will work from home on a flexible schedule and will also work at a secondary police premises. All applicants must reside within the UK. Flexible working, part‑time, job shares and other arrangements will be considered where appropriate.

Benefits:

• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth.
• Well‑being support – multiple mechanisms available to improve personal health and wellbeing.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge of emerging technology, trends and how they impact TEI data‑collection capability with an understanding in at least two of the following: Web technologies and cloud environments, System (Win, Linux, OSx), Network and Database administration, Computer and mobile phone forensics, Network forensics (packet and traffic analysis), RF technologies, Code review, Software reverse engineering (multiplatform).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Programming experience in Python or an equivalent high‑level language (C, C++, JavaScript, SQL, PowerShell, PHP, VB.NET, Tuby, Perl or ASP).
• Must be able to travel around the region and the UK; a UK Driving Licence is required.
• Understanding of how the multiple methods of TEI techniques can be applied consistently, structured cohesively together, in line with national agreed operating models.
• Demonstrable interest in technology, e.g. involvement in CTF events, OSINT, anonymising technologies, digital/analogue electronics, virtualisation technologies, red/blue team concepts, and research & development of technology‑based solutions.
• Professional qualification equivalent to a degree level or relevant experience (e.g. BSc, BEng).

Security Clearance and Vetting:

Applicants must hold a five‑year ‘checkable history’ in the UK (residence for the last five years). The role requires a higher security clearance at Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance Level (SC). Background checks, including vetting and references, will be conducted. Individuals on the Police Barred and Advisory lists are disqualified for at least five years (gross misconduct) or three years (poor performance).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

SWROCU is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applicants from all communities, including BAME, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ groups and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. All applications will be assessed on merit and suitability for the role.

Data Protection:

All personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.