Job Description

Details

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Reference number

433005

Salary

36,944 - 42,244
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
B2

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

SSS - Finance and Corporate Services

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

3

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Glasgow

About the job

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Job summary

Are you experienced in foot and mobile surveillance in the context of criminal investigations? Are you keen to further enhance your skills in a role where you can help safeguard vital resources for the people of Scotland who need them? If so, we would really like to hear from you.


Everyone in Scotland should have the support they need to live their life, and we believe they should be able to get it when and where they need it. That's why Social Security Scotland has been built around the people of Scotland. Fraud is unfortunately a known risk in the benefits being devolved, an appropriate and proportionate response has been established. While our strategy is to design out opportunities for fraud through preventative measures where possible, there remains the possibility that it will still occur. To respond to this, we have implemented Counter Fraud functions, including the use of covert tactics, to detect fraud and recover any associated loss.


This role offers the opportunity to contribute to, by applying for and carrying out directed surveillance in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (RIPSA) legislation, for the purpose of proving or disproving fraud allegations, utilising foot and mobile surveillance. Thereafter you will also document all surveillance activity and retain surveillance footage in accordance with retention policies, to ensure the security and integrity of its content to support potential criminal proceedings. You will be comfortable in a changing environment and enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide assistance, identify opportunities for improvements, and explore new ideas and solutions.


To be a successful candidate, you must have extensive operational experience in a surveillance team involved in criminal investigations. You will also require a good working knowledge of RIPSA legislation and experience submitting surveillance applications supporting the use of covert tactics. You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to undertake a specialist driver training course relative to the role, as well as additional surveillance training to complement your existing skills and experience.


Due to the nature of the role a high degree of flexibility is required, including out of hours working, working at weekends/public holidays and overnight stays. This role is based out of Glasgow however there is an expectation for travel across Scotland from the Glasgow base office.

Job description

Responsibilities

Carrying out static, foot and mobile surveillance, maintaining operational surveillance logs and using covert recording equipment to gather evidence during authorised directed surveillance. Working closely with fraud investigators and other internal and external stakeholders in relation to covert activities conducted under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 RIPSA. Submit the relevant surveillance applications under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 RIPSA. Carrying out risk assessments related to surveillance activity, with responsibility for the application and management of Directed Surveillance Authorities. Assisting in the preparation and planning of surveillance operations and participation in subsequent briefing and debriefing sessions. Being responsible for the storage, retention and destruction of surveillance products in line with data protection policies. Assisting with the collation of all surveillance products to support investigations and subsequent related court proceedings. Other ad hoc duties relevant to the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence- please indicate within your CV whether or not you have a full UK Driving Licence. Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to bring their original driving licence with them.

Success Profiles

We use an assessment framework called 'Success Profiles' which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.

Experience

Significant operational experience in a surveillance team involved in criminal investigations, including foot/mobile surveillance in relation to criminal investigations. A good working knowledge of RIPSA legislation and experience submitting surveillance applications supporting the use of covert tactics.

Behaviours

Communicating and Influencing - Level 3 Making Effective Decisions - Level 3

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)

How to Apply

Apply online, you

must provide a CV and Supporting Statement

(of no more than

750 words

) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profiles above.



Please note - we will hold an initial sift using the CV and personal statement on

Experience 1

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Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.



Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.



Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.



If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and a job simulation exercise. Interviews and assessment will be held in person.



We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.

Benefits

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Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have 11.5 public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable.




A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here - www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk.




Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working.




Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme.




Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.




Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them.




Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Expected Timeline

(subject to change)

Sift - from 29th October 2025

Interview - from 18th November 2025

Location -

In person.

220 High Street, Glasgow



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Resourcing Team Email : recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot

Further information

https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/working-with-us/help-with-your-application