Principal Technical Officer

**Looking for something different? Are you wishing to use your technical expertise to enhance the safety of the Queensland community? Can adapt to a fast paced, dynamic environment whilst enjoying operating the latest technologies?

Our employees are highly motivated, professional members providing the Queensland Police Service with highly adaptable, technical strategies and specialist technical deployments state-wide, in support of serious crime, frontline policing operations, and major events for the community.

Working collaboratively within a dynamic team of sworn and unsworn technical officers you will assist to install, maintain, service and repair electronic surveillance equipment whilst participating in the design and development of new capabilities that support serious and major crime investigations.

Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

- Identify trends and undertake technological research relevant to policing activities.
- Provide high level oral and written briefings on all aspects of analytical and practical tasks associated with technical equipment for policing and surveillance activities.
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of the deployment of technical equipment in the support of policing activities.
- Oversee the recording and storage of electronic surveillance product used in the evidence process.
- Design and construct specialist electronic equipment in support of policing operations.
- Provide assistance in an advisory capacity on all matters concerning technology in the policing environment, with particular emphasis on surveillance and covert activities.
- Provide leadership

Role Requirements

Mandatory
- A Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Degree in Electronic Engineering or Radio Communications or ICT or similar field as deemed equivalent.
- Note: Applicants who can establish equivalence of qualifications or have relevant studies plus work experience that can be recognised for qualification purposes are encouraged to apply. More information on qualification requirements can be obtained from the contact person nominated above.
- A high level understanding and proven ability in the use of ICT systems and contemporary electronic principles and practices as they relate to technical
surveillance equipment and capabilities is highly desirable.
- A demonstrated experience in contemporary principles of supervision.
- Note: Copies of all qualifications must be produced at the time of interview.

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience

Highly Desirable:

- R&D experience with IoT, IP, Audio, Video, RF, WiFi, and/or Bluetooth technologies.
- Experienced with coding in Python, Java, SQL, HTML, C++ etc.
- Experience with video analytics, video management systems, audio collection and product distribution.

Other

Special Conditions

The following special conditions are required for each member of the Technical Surveillance Unit:

- A capacity to undertake the functions of an RF worker in compliance with Service policy in matters pertaining to working at heights, RF exposure, training, and other associated activities.
- The recruitment process requires all applicants to complete and sign a 'Health and Suitability Declaration' form stating that they are unaware of any medical condition or predisposing physical or mental characteristic that would preclude them from safely undertaking duties as a Technical Officer.
- Please see Position description to see all requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/618101/25

Closing Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025
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