Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Forcewide
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Rank - Detective Constable
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

In line with the published Posting and Tenure guidance, operational requirements will always be considered prior to confirming posting dates to successful applicants.

The Role

Are you a Detective Constable with operational experience, a sound knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and experience in leading the investigation of serious or complex crimes? Would you like a new challenge to work as part of a team investigating the most serious cases of on-line offences involving people who use their computers to download or distribute indecent images of children or groom children for a sexual purpose?

You will be working as part of a team, able to prioritise your workload and react to fast time intelligence and produce high quality reports and files.
You will need to be IT literate and be willing to attend and pass external forensic computer courses.
Advanced interview skills would be beneficial as you will be dealing with some of the most serious sexual offenders in the County.
If you have experience of working with external agencies and child protection procedures this will be of benefit.
With your sound knowledge of legislation dealing with paedophile related offences, you will own the entire investigation from start to finish, including leading the search, arrest and interview through to case building, charging and the presentation of evidence in Crown Court.

A pre-employment well-being questionnaire will also be completed to assess suitability of deployment.

To apply outline and evidence your suitability to be an effective and competent POLIT investigator.

Please contact DI 40325 Ellen Mclachlan, DS 40563 Steve Bosel or DS 4756 Ben Green for further information. Only applications which are fully supported by your Senior Management Team and meet the attendance criteria will be considered

Key Responsibilities

Job Purpose.
To develop expertise and good practices in relation to the identification and investigation of On-line child sexual abuse.
To provide support to investigators in other departments involving online offences by suspected paedophiles and registered Sex Offenders.
To provide expert and dedicated support in relation to the investigation of child sexual abuse.
To provide a focal point in the liaison between Surrey Police and other existing Agencies and Force Paedophile/Sex Offender Investigation Units.

Key Accountabilities.
To proactively investigate offences involving the making and distribution of indecent images of children and online offences of inciting undefined to engage in sexual activity.
To examine Indecent Images of Undefined (IIOC) that have been recovered during the course of Police investigations in order to identify potential victims, offenders and locations of note.
To form close working relationships with other professional bodies and agencies in order to facilitate specialist assistance from them.
To reciprocate with the highest quality of service in the cases that fall within their field of responsibility.
Where appropriate, to support colleagues in the High Harm Perpetrator Unit in the management of Registered Sex Offenders and enquiries relating to known or suspected paedophiles.
To identify and pro-actively target and investigate suspected paedophiles who are engaged in online networking with other paedophiles and those who groom undefined for a sexual purpose.

Skills & Experience

It is essential that the post holder has a proven track record in the investigation of serious and complex crimes.
It is essential that the post holder possesses a sound knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and has demonstrated the ability to use them.
It is essential to have knowledge of National and Force policies concerning the use and dissemination of intelligence.
It is essential that the post holder has a sound knowledge of legislation relating to paedophile offences and it is desirable to have had recent practical experience in investigating offences of a sexual nature.
It is essential that the post holder displays sufficient depth of character and sensitivity in order to be able to deal professionally with disturbing cases involving undefined.
It is essential that the post holder displays an ability to work with minimal supervision.
It is essential that the post holder attend external courses which may require overnight accommodation.
It is essential that the post holder displays knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding.

It is desirable that the post holder is able to demonstrate recent experience in multi-agency working, and have the capability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside our organisation.
It is desirable that the post holder possess the skills to operate and interrogate computer systems in use throughout the force for operational purposes.

Good communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to produce clear, concise and logical reports.

Job Requirement. - Be prepared to attend an initial session with occupational health department at commencement of the role. - Be prepared to undertake six monthly occupational assessments.

Contact Details

Please contact

DI Ellen Mclachlan ellen.mclachlan@surrey.police.uk
DS Steve Bosel Stephen.bosel@surrey.police.uk
DS Ben Green Benjamin.green@surrey.police.uk

for further details.

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Additional Information

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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