Elements and Performance Criteria
- Participate in selection of the observation post position
- Assess suitability of potential observation posts against the aims and objectives of the operation and security issues
- Contribute to selection of appropriate observation post
- Liaise with other areas within the organisation and outside agencies as appropriate
- Cover subject movements through appropriate observation positioning, and according to relevant jurisdictional policies, legislative and procedural requirements
- Participate in establishment of the observation post
- Participate in maintenance of observation post
- Operate observation post according to security procedures
- Ensure demeanour and dress are consistent with the environment
- Ensure surveillance positions are not compromised during arrival and departure from observation post
- Conceal or disguise equipment when being used in surveillance operations
- Maintain security of equipment and evidence and covert nature of the operation when observation post is not in use
- Recognise and apply counter-surveillance measures as appropriate
- Recognise and apply anti-surveillance techniques according to legislative and procedural requirements
- Record observations
- Identify the subject correctly
- Make accurate observations and keep appropriate records according to evidentiary requirements
- Use relevant recording procedures according to relevant jurisdictional policies and legislative requirements
- Identify subject exit and entry points
- Complete running sheets according to the prescribed format
- Disseminate surveillance product in a timely and acceptable manner where required
- Close down the observation post