Regional IT Technical Specialist

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Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
N/A
In the vicinity of J21 of M5
SO 2

£36,996 - £39,036

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.  
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05/06/2022, 23:55

We are looking for an IT Technical Specialist to join our regional IT team working across our sites in the South West. This specialist team consists of technical staff who are dedicated to delivering an IT provision that directly supports policing across the South West region.

The role is office based near to Junction 21 of the M5 and you will be required to travel to IT sites across the Five South West Constabularies to carry out your duties.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining a critical policing IT network carrying out the functions of a system administrator. You will be providing technical support for a variety of business systems so you will require both an eye for detail and experience in identifying and rectifying faults.

You will be providing hardware and remote assistance management utilising toolsets such as System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Service Now so you need be able to make recommendations on an agreed range of performance outcomes pro-actively recommending service improvement measures where appropriate.

We are looking for someone who knows how to develop good relationships with their team and key stakeholders across the organisation. We want someone who is customer focused and passionate about providing a first class service to all parts of the organisation and who understands best practice so that professional and technical expertise can be provided at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:-

  • Previous experience of working in an ICT environment within a customer focussed setting
  • Knowledge of National Security Policy Framework, Data Protection Act 1998, Guidance on Management of Police Information 2006 and Human Rights Act 1998
  • Experience and awareness of IT security matters
  • Experience of using diagnostic processes to resolve basic faults
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and escalate requests

You must be a British citizen to work for the department. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you may also be considered. However, if successful, you may be asked to relinquish your nonBritish nationality (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with the department.  One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance; substantial ties means that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time. 

If you're already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn't a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn't a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, taking into account the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.

This post has been designated as requiring the following vetting levels in accordance with the National Vetting Policy - Police Management Vetting (MV) And National Security Vetting - Security Clearance Level (SC Enhanced). There may be a need to have a Devolved Vetting Level (DV). This means to be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.  

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Why work for Avon and Somerset Police?

Avon and Somerset Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Avon and Somerset is the force for you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Avon and Somerset Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

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Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

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Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Identification Detail e.g. passport
  • Address information including proof 
  • Referee information
  • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
  •  Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos. 

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