Communications Engineer

Communications Engineer (Associate) DDaT ICCS/DS3K specialism
Salary: Grade H
Starting Salary: £45,147
Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the countys residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link:
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About the Opportunity
The newly formed Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Team are responsible for transforming and supporting all of the force's digital technology needs.
Within Operations, the Networks and Communications team provide technical excellence across network, cyber security, communications and are responsible for the following key areas:
Predominantly supporting Staffordshire Police ICCS environment.
ICCS is an integrated communications control system.
Enables desktop users via a central core, access to multiple forms of communications e.g. radio, tetra radio, telephony, CCTV.
Preferable skillset:
Window server experience in virtualisation (Win 2022 & HyperV)
Knowledge of SIP
Knowledge of Tetra Radio
Knowledge of Cisco networking
Proficient with Win10 Desktop PCs including application support
Knowledge/experience with Airwave radio solutions
Experience with SIP based voice recording solutions
Problem solving/debugging
For more details about the role and requirements please refer to the role profile attached here.
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date: 6th December 2024 Midday 12:00
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
Flexible / Agile Working
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
Access to health and wellbeing support
Eye care vouchers
On site Gyms
Staff associations
Reward and Recognition
Blue light Card
Flexible working options
Training and development opportunities
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free Parking at selected sites
Onsite catering facilities
Access to Staff Networks
Union support
Financial products and services
Staffordshire Police / Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police / Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:
Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)

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