Technical Services Officer

As a Technical Services Officer part of the Networks team, you will provide technical advice, guidance and mentoring to other team members, ICT Services and external suppliers to ensure the successful implementation and support of projects, existing systems or system testing.

As part of the team working in the Digital Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of technology to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in design, specification, installation, configuration and maintenance of ICT infrastructure using one or more of the following: data networks, voice networks, Windows servers, UNIX based servers, active directory, data storage management, system administration, fault finding, virtualisation technologies, ICT and network security, interconnectivity and development.
• Ensure that installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure meets legislation and organisational policy with regard to security, back up, installation, configuration, systems administration and data protection.

Please note that the job description supplied is generic and covers multiple roles within the ICT function. This specialist role is within the Infrastructure networks team and we are looking for an experienced Network Engineer. 

You will be required to participate in a standby/call out rota and you will be paid as follows: £43.68 per occurrence on the rota

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.