Transferee - Dedicated Football Officer SX

A DFO provides a focal point for all information and intelligence relating to the club for which they have responsibility. The activity of a DFO is generally directed at minimising the impact of anti-social behaviour and criminality at events both within the police area where they work and also the police areas that are responsible for 'away' fixtures. Wherever possible a DFO should travel to 'away' fixtures. The shift pattern is Tuesday to Saturday. A DFO should be regarded as a key element in planning any football event regardless of the match categorisation. Host operations are encouraged to deploy both home and away DFO'S at all matches regarding them as community officers for the substantial numbers of supporters present at any fixture. A DFO must be operationally deployable. A DFO directs, collects, evaluates, analyses and disseminates intelligence products to minimise football-related crime and disorder. These products also help to determine the strategy, tactics, resource levels and support services required for the policing of any football event. Attendance at regional and/or national intelligence workshops and conferences hosted by the (United Kingdom Football Unit) UKFPU as required. These enable DFO'S to remain up to date on current issues and share good practice and leads to the promotion of consistency and national standards. Collate all evidence, information and intelligence in support of Football Banning Orders (FBO'S) on conviction (section 14A Football Spectators Act 1989) or on complaint (section 14B Football Spectators Act 1989) Work closely with other football officers, local/force intelligence officers and international law enforcement agencies and form good working relationships with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), lead football prosecutor on case preparation and advice. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and supporters that should enhance spectator safety and minimise the risk of crime and disorder during football policing operations.,

• Prepare accurate and timely intelligence and information products for all fixtures (home and
away) involving the clubs for which they hold responsibility.
• Act as a key link between the police, club, supporters, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare the appropriate operation order.
• Utilise social media to good effect in line with force policy for information, intelligence, and
investigation.
• Attend planning meetings.
• Prepare an appropriate briefing for all staff policing the event.
• Prepare and deliver an appropriate briefing for the deployment of football spotters for the event
from both the home and visiting force.
• Put in place an effective means of feedback and debrief for football events.
• Be a source of specialist advice on the policing of the club for the POPS command team.
• Ensure that the appropriate logistical arrangements are provided for the football policing
operation.
• Contribute to the development of an appropriate strategy and tactical plan.
• Contribute to crowd safety through their experience and knowledge of the football event.
• Have a good knowledge of the club's supporters.
• Represent the police at the safety advisory group in the absence of or together with the policing
lead.
• Be deployed at the football event to monitor and observe the safety measures provided by the
club (e.g., stewarding effectiveness, provision of police services)
• Undertake investigations post-match.
• Recognise the sensitivity of some of the work undertaken and the risk to force reputation.
• Update the police lead of any issues relating to changes to the infrastructure or operational
systems within the stadium that are likely to have an impact on policing responsibilities.
• Coordinate and manage Operational Football Officers (OFO'S) (Home and Away).
• Conduct intelligence-specific briefings and debriefings., Attended an accredited OFO training course and subsequent refresher course every three years.
• Attend a yearly CPD day delivered by the UKFPU for ongoing accreditation.
• The successful candidate (s) will work alongside the two existing DFO'S as one will retire at the
end of this current season, to gain the skills and experience for the role.Further Information Expressions of interest are invited from Police Constables who are outside of their probationary period and would like to join Surrey and Sussex Ops Command as a Dedicated Football Officer (DFO). The expression should not exceed 1000 words and must highlight your experience and suitability for the role as detailed below. Candidates who are successful at the paper sift will be invited to a CVF interview. It is an essential criteria for the applicant to be a current Operational Football Officer, who has attended an initial training course. There are likely to be two upcoming vacancies so this process will seek to identify two officers to join the team.Diversity Statement We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you. Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police


• Have a sound understanding of the principles and methods associated with intelligence
management, information management and covert policing.
• Have access to the products, processes and systems used by the local/force intelligence units.
• Demonstrate a track record working relationships with stakeholders and communities which can
transfer over to supporters that should enhance spectator safety and minimise the risk of crime and disorder during football policing operations.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application. Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner