Airwave Communications Officer

ABOUT THE JOB

To be responsible for the implementation and support of communications infrastructure.

To ensure communications infrastructure supports the needs of the SPSA, Police Forces and external partners.

Provide a comprehensive communication system support service on a 24/7 continual basis.

ABOUT YOU

You will be educated to HNC level in a relevant computing or technical discipline. Or, you will possess an equivalent professional industry qualification in a related technical discipline. Or, you will possess a combination of technical qualifications and relevant experience.

You will have an experienced level of skills around:

• Team-working
• Excellent customer facing skills
• Working on customer sites
• Crafting and delivering communication messages to technical and non-technical audiences.

You will be self-motivated, discrete and confident.

You will have the ability to use your own initiative and deal with a varied programme of work; the ability to handle tight and multiple deadlines; and strong analytical skills.

You will have significant experience of delivering and supporting technical communication systems along with knowledge of ICT technologies and current health & safety practices.

You will have proven experience in a technical role related to the design, development and the maintenance of ICT communications services.

This full time role is permanent and requires Security Clearance vetting. You will work Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00.

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

We are emotionally aware

We take ownership

We are collaborative

We deliver, support and inspire

We analyse critically

We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – 1102