At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage undercover operatives' security and welfare, ensuring compliance with national standards.
- Company: Join a dedicated police force focused on undercover operations and community safety.
- Benefits: Receive comprehensive training and support for professional development in law enforcement.
- Other info: Position involves both online and physical supervision of undercover officers.
- Why this job: Play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of undercover officers during operations.
- Qualifications: Must have knowledge of RIPA, CPIA, IPA, and PII legal frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As an accredited Cover Officer, you will be responsible for the online and physical undercover operatives (UCO) security and welfare on a day to day basis. This will entail the daily managing of the operative, ensuring they are appropriately briefed and tasked prior to any deployment, confirming that these deployments are recorded accurately in line with national standards. You will work independently of the operational team to ensure any interactions between the UCO and the team happen in accordance with the agreed sterile corridor arrangements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising Undercover Officers (UCO) (deployed both physical and online), ensuring that the security and welfare needs of the operatives and the operation are considered and dealt with appropriately.
- Ensuring the security and welfare needs of the UCO, fulfilling requirements of RIPA.
- Ensuring that no 'blue on blue' compromise situations occur during operations.
- Tactically advising and supporting the operational team and SIO(s) with regard to UCO options.
- Providing effective management of the UCO; agreeing and setting direction, aims, tactics, establishing exit strategies, monitoring and reviewing progress.
- Having regular conversations with the UCO, and listening to any concerns, or pressures they may be experiencing; scrutinising behaviours to identify changes that could indicate stress.
- Record keeping with regard to UCO welfare, deployment (including a record of all hours worked) and any other relevant matters, and providing to the COM-UC of the host and donor units concerned and, as appropriate, to the Operational Lead.
- Ensuring provision of suitable technical equipment as required for the operation, operative safety devices, communications and vehicles.
- Providing guidance in relation to the production of UCO product without becoming involved in the evidential chain (in accordance with RIPA, CPIA, IPA and PII matters).
- Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with strategic partners.
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge in respect of all undercover policing methods and issues at a legal, procedural, policy and practical level.
- Maintaining detailed knowledge and providing guidance on relevant legal issues and policies including disclosure and preparation of evidence.
- Developing and maintaining an excellent practical working knowledge of local, national and international issues, and its relevance to daily activity.
Cover and Welfare Officer - Police Constable employer: The Counter
This police constabulary is committed to maintaining public safety through effective undercover operations. Located in a vibrant community, the team values professional development and offers extensive training opportunities. Join a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the welfare of its operatives.
