Apprentice Technical Officer National Crime Agency

This exciting programme starts in September 2024 and offers a mix of classroom learning and practical experience, including a variety of research, development and project work.

You'll be taking on real world business challenges that will stretch and develop your expertise in areas such as electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

You will be working towards becoming a G5 Technical Officer on successful completion of the apprenticeship, if you are offered a permanent post.

This role is -

• To deliver technical solutions, in high risk environments, employing modern technology and sensitive tactics, in order to develop intelligence and aquire evidence which contributes to cutting serious and organised crime affecting the UK.


• Support the operational lead in deploying technical capabilities on behalf of the NCA to the highest standards.


• To develop, modify and adapt innovative technological solutions which enable the delivery of covert investigative activity against agreed strategic objectives.


• Provide information and advice on new technologies / equipment to ensure the organisation utilises the latest covert technical capabilities.


• Comply with H&S legislation, including risk assessments in line with operational procedures.


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to foster productive working relationships and collaborative working.


• Represent Technical Operations at a local level, technical conferences and other specialist law enforcement forums.


These posts will be based in the Rochester / Gillingham area of Kent for the period of the apprenticeship. You will also be expected to attend events across the country as part of your development programme, with days / nights away., If you successfully complete the apprenticeship you are likely to be offered a fulltime position as a Technical Officer (the next grade up). Level 4 HNC in General Engineering will also be offered.

This is a Technical Apprenticeship like no other. As well as acquiring electronic and engineering skills you will be at the heart of the UK's fight against serious and organised crime. Working in the NCA's Technical Operations Dept. you will be helping pursue and bring to justice those criminals who present the highest risk to this country.,
• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).


• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support.


• Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)., Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, GCSE or equivalent X5 including Maths, English, Tech or Engineering (Grade A-C or 9-4) Essential
  
  Training at IPS International ME2 4DU and our offices in Gillingham, Kent., NCA officers work at the forefront of law enforcement, building the best possible intelligence picture of serious and organised crime threats, relentlessly pursuing the most serious and dangerous offenders and developing and delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of law enforcement and other partners. You can see full details of this apprenticeship on Civil Service Jobs.
  
  You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience


Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician