PIP2 Coaching & Development Officer (CID / 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

Do you have what it takes to coach, guide and assess the next generation of Detectives?

Are you passionate about the development of yourself and others and looking for a new, rewarding challenge? If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you.

With the introduction of the Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP), Sussex and Surrey Police have recognised the need for a dedicated Coaching Investigation Unit, with the function of supporting our new recruits to achieve full accreditation as PIP2 investigators. With patience, perseverance, coaching and assessing skills, you can be a part of a team that delivers the next generation of Detectives.

This is an amazing opportunity to not only develop the Detectives of the future, to also invest in and develop yourself.

Applications are invited from all PIP2 accredited Detectives and investigating officers who have current operational skills with the motivation and commitment to develop the next generation of Detectives.

Recruitment is currently flexible to meet the demands of the organisation and the projected number of learners, therefore successful applicants will be invited to join the team as the new units grow with increased demand.

You will work alongside CID or SIU units in Sussex, following the shift pattern of your learners. Due to the nature of coaching, there may be some requirement for you to vary your shifts from time to time as well as showing flexibility with attending and supporting other force-wide CIU's where required.

We have a number of vacancies across the force and anticipate more to meet demand, therefore we may look to build a recruitment pool to draw from once the immediate vacancies have been filled. Decisions regarding selection will be made on your written application, professional discussion and desired location(s)

Key Responsibilities

You will coach up to three trainee detectives simultaneously. The trainee detectives will be embedded with and line managed on divisional-based investigative teams, therefore you will need to be able to recognise opportunities for the trainee detectives to become involved with, maintaining good relationships and lines of communication with the appropriate divisional supervisors.

You will be proactive and have the ability to work with minimal supervision, managing conflicting priorities and ensuring all appropriate stakeholders are regularly updated.

Whilst you may hold a minimal investigative workload, you will be responsible for the progression of your learners’ investigations and expected to provide on-going direction and support in collaboration with the divisional supervisors.

Skills & Experience

You must be PIP2 accredited and have experience as a Detective Constable or PIP2 investigator on CID or SIU.
Hold or be willing to be trained to the National Standard in assessing within the police sector (PSAS) • Skilled in using questioning, listening and non-verbal communication techniques to give, elicit and receive feedback and to overcome communication barriers.
A thorough current working knowledge of investigations and the PIP process.
Able to provide effective developmental feedback to peers.
Able to apply an understanding of human behaviour to the identification of barriers to performance and learning, and to identifying appropriate developmental actions.
It is essential that you have a current working knowledge of local force investigation models and that you know what best practice looks like.
To be resilient and be able manage the time and workloads of both yourself and the learner is essential. Particularly the selection and management of policing opportunities to develop and enhance the student’s operational competence.
Police officers must be fully operationally deployable and not subject to any formal or informal procedures, i.e. UPP.

Why Work With Us?

What Sussex Police can offer you;

National Salary plus £2,000 per annum South East allowance
22 days per year annual leave, rising to 30 days (based on full time) 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

Please contact recruitment@sussex.police.uk with any questions

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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