Vacancy Information

Division / Department - North Surrey Division
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £32,163 - £38,008
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Staines

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

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 & Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a dedicated and professional team of police officers and police staff your role will be to risk assess, investigate and safeguard individuals involved in PIP 1 level crime. You will manage your own workload, building cases and assisting the team with other criminal investigations, as required,to the highest of standards.

Please note this role involves working shifts including weekends.

You will be responsible for liaising with Social Services, Outreach organisations and other key agencies involved with the welfare of vulnerable people; providing support and protection to victims; working as part of a team that carries out criminal investigations and the arrest and interview of suspects, obtaining evidence from victims, witnesses and other sources. You will be responsible for preparing court files and ensuring that investigations and evidence gathering is carried out to the evidential quality standards laid down by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and are compliant with PACE. You will be expected when necessary to attend court.

Skills & Experience

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience in investigation matters and of conducting interviews to a high standard.
• A working knowledge of criminal law and of the criminal justice system.
• The ability to communicate professionally and with empathy, alert to the dangers of ‘blaming’ and inappropriate language and with a willingness to challenge such behaviour.
• The ability to operate a computer database system and/or the willingness to undertake training and become proficient in the use of Surrey Police systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• A methodical approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team.
• A full and valid driving licence is required to fulfil your duties Desirable skills and experience
• An awareness of equality and diversity issues in the working environment.
• An understanding of Data Protection issues (GDPR) in order to ensure that information is handled and filed correctly.
• Knowledge of custody procedures in relation to prisoner detention and processing.
• A flexible and creative approach to problem solving.

 

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

 

 

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.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.