Vacancy Information

Western (Guildford) and Northern (Staines) Investigations (Domestic Abuse Team, Reactive CID and Child Abuse Team) provide daily coverage 07:00 - 22:00 using an early turn and a late turn. The standard Rota means working one weekend in every three. There are no single RD's within the shift pattern. There are three rotas each with two Detectives sergeants.

The role is open to substantive Detective Constables and those due to complete their Learner program within the next three months. If you are outside this and interested, please make contact for further discussion.

Western and Northern Investigations do not routinely offer agile working, but may do so work-permitting.

We offer a supportive team environment, visible and engaged line managers and an innovative approach to supporting our staff to create a healthy working environment.

We are seeking to recruit DC's or LDC's to join our fantastic teams. Please make contact and we will arrange for you to spend some time with the teams, so you can learn about us. There will be a broad range of interesting and complex investigations available to develop your skills and experience.

 

Chief Constables' Message

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

The Role and Key Responsibilities

Perform the role of Investigating Officer for serious and complex offence investigations.

• Effectively manage a varied caseload.
• To conduct operational risk assessments and build safeguarding strategies to reduce or mitigate identified risks.
• To interview witnesses & obtain best evidence via statement or video.
• To interview suspects & obtain best evidence.
• Work alongside support services and partner agencies in support of multi-agency safeguarding assessments and delivery of safeguarding measures
• To work with medical, forensic and digital specialists in order to create and maximise evidential opportunities where appropriate.
• To deliver exceptional victim care ensuring victims are dealt with ethically and with empathy.
• To build strong evidential case files presenting all available evidence and information in a clear, concise and methodical manner.
• To ensure the practical application of disclosure in accordance with the CPIA and the Attorney General’s Guidelines.
• To be involved in and/or attend case conferences between the OIC and CPS (including Early Advice conferences). This will ensure that best practises and procedures or deficiencies are identified and progressed.

 

Skills & Experience

• Strong problem solving and decision making ability.
• Demonstrate organisation and time management skills. Including the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills being able to demonstrate tact and understanding whilst being able to discuss sensitive matters openly.
• Display a sufficient depth of character and sensitivity in order to be able to deal professionally with traumatic incidents.
• Have the ability to recognise and manage one’s own welfare and levels of resilience.
• The post holder is expected to be aware of current legislation and should continue to keep themselves updated with any policy or legislation changes.
• The post holder will be required to work anywhere within West Surrey, based at Guilford or North Surrey, based at Staines and on occasions out of force areas as well. They must be prepared to work flexible and unsociable hours.

Desirable but not essential Skills:

• PIP 2 - Specialist Witness Interviewer
• PIP 2 - Specialist Suspect Interviewer

Eligibility Criteria

To apply to transfer to Surrey Police, you must:

• Be a substantive officer (at appropriate rank) and not subject to a probationary period
• Be a serving police officer in a Home Office Force
• Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health and fitness checks; such checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview
• Have no outstanding discipline, integrity or performance issues
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application, or be able to provide a certificate of good conduct from the relevant country
• Have a full UK manual driving licence, with less than 6 penalty points
• Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
• Declare any business interest
• Declare any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces
• Not have tattoos which could cause offence
• Not have any existing County Court Judgements (CCJs) outstanding against you or have registered bankrupt and not have been discharged for at least three years

 

Further Information

If you would like to discuss the role or your personal circumstances,

please contact:

West Surrey

DCI Kerry Loveless - Kerry.loveless@surrey.police.uk

D/Supt Becky Molyneux - Becky.molyneux@surrey.police.uk

North Surrey

DCI Maxine Cilia - Maxine.Cilia@surrey.police.uk

D/Supt – Trevor Struthers - Trevor.Struthers@surrey.police.uk

Or the generic Surrey Detective e-mail - surreydetective@surrey.police.uk

 

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 the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and 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

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.