Detective Constable Transferee - Public Protection (SIU)

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

This is an exciting time to join Public Protection (PP) in Sussex as the service continue to embrace Operation Soteria embedding transformational change in how we handle investigations of rape and serious sexual offending. The current operating model is expected to change and why not get in now as part of an investigation team or working elsewhere within Public Protection. We are looking for brilliant people with a passion for safeguarding to compliment our fantastic teams and help take us to the next level.

Public Protection is a broad command with functions relating to complex investigations, offender management and intelligence sharing but these are just some of the key areas of responsibility. We pride ourselves on delivering on the Sussex Vision by protecting victims, catching offenders, and delivering an outstanding service.

Our dedicated Safeguarding Investigations Units are a core section within the department. Responsible for investigations which pursue those who target and exploit the most vulnerable within our society, bringing them to justice. They undertake specialist safeguarding and work with our partners to protect those who are at the greatest risk. These teams are based in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Littlehampton.

We're looking to recruit accredited Detectives to join our Public Protection teams. We are particularly keen to hear from officers who have either experience or an interest in Public Protection and this would also include those who aren’t accredited but have investigative experience and would be keen to develop on the DC pathway.

We are looking for the highest quality candidates who can demonstrate the values of Sussex Police. Problem solvers, the curious and the tenacious. People who have the desire to follow every lead, discover the truth and seek results. Emotionally resilient and compassionate, you will need to stay calm in the face of adversity. You will have to critically analyse the evidence, establishing the facts which will be used to obtain justice in court.

Come and work in Sussex it is a nice service. There are definite opportunities with Future Focus processes designed to help with career progression, whether that be lateral development or promotion.

Applications from underrepresented groups are especially welcome.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply to transfer to Sussex 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 or BTP
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
Be able to show commitment to achieving high levels of attendance
Demonstrate a passion and commitment to Sussex Police
Not have made an application to join any other force at the same time
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 licenceWith 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

Why Work With Us?

National Salary plus £2,000 per annum South East allowance
A detective payment of £850 per annum (for all detectives in agreed detective posts, up to detective chief inspector rank)
For qualified detective constables up to detective chief inspectors (inclusive) who work in our Safeguarding Investigating Units (SIU), Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT) and Complex Abuse Unit (CAU), an additional payment of £500 per annum
22 days per year annual leave, rising to 30 days (based on a working day of 8 hours) a year depending on your length of service
Opportunity to progress through the ranks and/or specialise in an area of policing that interests you most
Highly competitive pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling covering a range of health, well-being and lifestyle topics
Access to discounts, savings and cash back rewards including travel subsidiaries, an eye care scheme and more
Flexible benefits
Progressive approach to flexible working, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and potential for a career break (after two years’ service)
Opportunities to join various support networks, staff associations and sports clubs
Access to subsidised gym (depending on location)

Further Information

Should you have any queries please contact:

recruitment@sussex.police.uk or Sussex.Detective@sussex.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 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

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.

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