Senior Technical Officer - Drone

RRA - Recruitment and Retention Allowance (Per Annum)

£ 2000

Special Duty Bonus Payment (SDBP) up to per annum

£ 1400

G4

Contract type Permanent

Command Intelligence

Business Area Collection

Type of role Engineering, Health and Safety, Information Technology, Intelligence, Operational Delivery, Operational Research, Planning, Policing, Senior Leadership

Working pattern Full time

Number of roles available 1

Gillingham

Information about the Command

The role of Intelligence is to develop the right operations, which target and disrupt - by the most effective means - the offenders who seek to cause the highest harm to the UK.
A diverse directorate with a wide variety of unique functions and specialist skillsets in our ranks, some of which we deliver as the national provider for the wider Serious Organised Crime (SOC) system. From our niche technical capabilities, to our overseas network of International Liaison Officers (ILO) and our Tasking teams, there are many component parts which contribute to the efforts of the directorate and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Information about the Business Area

Intelligence Collection coordinates NCA collection capabilities against the NCA’s highest priorities. Intelligence Collection includes forensics, open source, covert human intelligence sources, undercover officers and technical collection capabilities. This includes responding to threats and exploiting opportunities relating to the use of electronic communications by Subjects of Interest using the various powers conferred within the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA). This is a dynamic and diverse arena with constant and rapid change, suiting those officers who thrive on near constant challenge.

To be the lead Drone Pilot for the NCA’s Technical Operations unmanned vehicle programme. The role involves flight planning and clearances, piloting a varied range of vehicles, briefing management and staff and developing capabilities.

As the lead Drone Officer you will be responsible for flying and managing unmanned aircraft System (UAS) and unmanned surface vessels (USV) within Technical Operations. You will lead on developing innovative, lawfully audacious unmanned technical capabilities to enable the delivery of technical surveillance activity against authorised tactical and strategic objectives.

You will support technical and technological research activity, in consultation with fellow law enforcement Drone Officers, UK and International partners and the commercial sector. You will proactively maintain a high degree of awareness around unmanned technological innovations, ensuring the Agency maintains cutting edge lead on technical surveillance capabilities.

Lead on Technical Operations unmanned vehicle programme. You will be the lead Flying Officer for Technical Operations drone cadre. You will lead for Technical Operations on engagement with the Civil Aviation Authority and Maritime Agency. You will be responsible for developing the unmanned vehicle capability. Responsible for training and developing the Technical Operations drone cadre. Be the Technical Operations Subject Matter Expert in un-manned vehicles.

Lead on engagement with suppliers and devlopers. Responsible for writing and developing associated policy and unit standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Description Skilled Drone Pilot Lead drone pilot. Need to demonstrate excellent flying skills. Skilled at 1st line servicing and adapting Drone air frames. Ability to service and develop Drone airframes and platforms Knowledgeable about Drone command and control Knowledgeable on RF and other command and control…