Lincolnshire Police – Deputy Chief Drone Pilot – sUAS News

Ref: 24/84
Location: Gainsborough Police Station
Grade/salary: SG1 (£31,755 – £35,982)
Contract: Permanent
Full time: 37 hours
Vetting Requirement/Residency: Recruitment vetting, 3 year residency
Closing date: 20 August 2024
Interview date: TBC

To assist the Chief Pilot (Drones) in the development, management, and delivery of operational drone deployments within Lincolnshire Police, in compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority PDRA 01. Assist the Chief Pilot in delivering the capability and capacity requirements identified in the Force’s Operations Manual, adhering to the defined Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.

To deputise for the CPD when necessary/required.

To ensure all training is delivered in accordance with force policy and forthcoming Authorised Professional Practice Police (APP).

To develop and deliver drone training, ensuring all students and staff are confident, knowledgeable, and skilled to required standards.

Always demonstrate the force values by being open, courageous, fair and inclusive and in accordance with the principles of the Code of Ethics. The aim of the Code of Ethics is to support each member of the policing profession to deliver the highest professional standards in their service to the public.

Shift pattern

The standard shift pattern for the role is shown, however flexible working patterns will be considered on a full and part-time basis. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and all requests must meet the organisational need as well as individual need, which can be determined with the successful applicant.

What Lincolnshire Police can offer you:

The health, happiness and wellbeing of our colleagues is vitally important at Lincolnshire Police, and we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working schemes
• A dedicated Health and Care Team with an in-house Occupational Health Service
• Mental Health Support with free Counselling Services and Chaplaincy Support
• Family Support and Menopause Support Networks
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Eligibility to join the Blue Light Scheme and obtain a range of online and High Street Discounts
• Free Eye Tests with Spec Savers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free gym access at a number of Lincolnshire Policing Sites
• Staff Recognition including Making a Difference Awards, Long Service Awards, and commendations

How to apply

Apply for this role

Please make clear on your application form which shift pattern you wish to be considered for.

Download the job description and person specification for this role below: 

Ensure you complete and return both forms.  Clearly state which job you are applying for and include the reference number.

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Important information

• Incomplete or late application packs will not be considered.
• Please provide a valid and current email address as correspondence relating to your application will be sent by email.
• CVs will not be considered.  You may supply additional sheets of information but only information relevant to the questions will be considered.
• As an applicant your conduct towards our employees is assessed at all times.  We expect you to show courtesy and respect towards members of staff during the recruitment process.  A record will be made of any inappropriate behaviour and this could result in your application being rejected.