202609 - MO7 Taskforce - Territorial Support Group (TSG) - Transferring Officer

Vacancy Reference Number

22864

Number of Vacancies

10

(B) OCU

MO7 Taskforce

Location

Alperton (NW TSG) - ALPERTON TRAFFIC GARAGE, ATHLON ROAD, WEMBLEY, HA0 1EW

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

Variable

Type of Contract

Police Officer – Subject to tenure

Job Advert

Join MO7 Taskforce – Territorial Support Group (TSG)

Rank: Police Constable

Locations: Alperton (NW TSG) - ALPERTON TRAFFIC GARAGE, ATHLON ROAD, WEMBLEY, HA0 1EW

Vacancies: 10 | Minimum Posting: 2 years

Eligibility: Substantive uniformed Police Constables

Be Part of a Skilled, Supportive and Highly Capable Team

TSG officers deliver 24/7 support across London. While public order is a core element, our strength lies in versatile, proactive policing and community-focused problem-solving.

If you want a role that challenges you, develops you and makes a genuine difference to communities across London, we want to hear from you.

Successful candidates complete a 9‑month probationary period, supported throughout by experienced colleagues, supervisors and dedicated mentors. We are committed to helping you succeed.

What You’ll Do

TSG PCs can work across a wide range of specialist activities, including:

• Level 1 Public Order
• Advanced MOE & rapid entry
• Counter Terrorism support
• CBRN response
• Crime taskings in priority areas
• Commissioners Reserve patrols
• Taser building-entry searches
• Specialist training environments
• Community engagement

Assessment Process

Values Interview – Attend a values-based interview at Kennington

Complete an online or in person open day to discuss the role and join the mentoring scheme. (Details below)

• If possible, complete a ride along with the teams to confirm the suitability of the role.

Assessment Centre

• Taskforce Exam (30 minutes, 20 multiple choice questions)
• Scenario-based assessment -will involve an operational role play and the officers will be tested on the following competencies/values – Take Ownership, Emotionally Aware, Analyse Critically, Integrity, Courage and Compassion.

Essential Requirements

Mandatory:

• Substantive uniformed PC
• Mandatory training in date (PPST & ELS)
• Level 2 Public Order trained

Desirable:

• Taser trained
• PSU/IRV driver
• MOE trained

TSG Induction

All officers posted to the TSG (PC, PS, Insp) will be a subject to a 9 month TSG probationary period and must be able to demonstrate development and competence in their role to remain in post on the command. MO7 are committed to supporting and developing their staff to achieve this. Candidates should note that failure to pass their probationary period will result in them returning to an OCU by submitting a voluntary transfer via work force planning and they will not be able to remain within MO7.

As part of the induction process, candidates will be required to attend a 5-day residential course between Catford Police Base & POTC with pass/fail elements required to become a TSG officer. MO7 will aim to place successful candidates on a course prior to being posted and this must be attended.

Posting

This role is subject to a minimum tenure of 2 years to a maximum of 10 year in line with MPS rotation policy.

CBRN Requirements

All successful candidates must pass a CBRN medical to become CBRN trained as part of their role.

TSG officers normally need to be clean shaven for respiratory protective equipment, but religious/cultural exemptions are supported with alternative roles available.

For further information contact MO7 CBRN SPOC; PC Stu Lambert.

Fitness Support

TSG officers maintain regular team PT. Local PTIs provide support and run Met Fit sessions at all bases. Please contact MO7 Mailbox – Recruitment for further info.

Open Days

Virtual

23rd September 2026 – 1500hrs

23 September – 1500

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/328726090684036?p=rpM5w6cQhqrMIDqDW2

Meeting ID: 328 726 090 684 036

Passcode: 5FB32XJ6

In Person @ Alperton

2nd October 2026 – 1000hrs

To book a place on the open days, please complete the attached form: TSG Open Day Sign Up – Fill in form

For further information relating to the role at NW TSG, please contact [email protected]

Alternatively, to discuss the transferee process and assessment criteria, contact MO7 Recruitment team [email protected] or [email protected]

We welcome applications from female officers, ethnic minority officers, and LGBTQ+ colleagues, as TSG is committed to improving representation and inclusion across all units.

We also support reasonable adjustments—please declare these in Oleeo so arrangements can be made.

Officers on flexible working patterns are welcome to apply; patterns will be reviewed against operational needs.

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

Read our full disability confidence statement.