Detective Constable Transferee - Major Crime Team

Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Rank - Detective Constable
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Surrey & Sussex Major Crime Team (MCT). Specialist Crime Command are looking to recruit highly motivated and experienced Detective Constables to work at Eastbourne, Lewes and Worthing to fill several vacancies expected over the next 6 months.

While the role is full time, officers working to reduced hours or with flexible shift patterns will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Your main responsibility will be to work as a member of the Outside Enquiry Team within Surrey and Sussex MCT dealing with serious and complex crimes - these include Murder, Manslaughter, Gross Negligence and Corporate Manslaughter, and Crimes in Action as well as other investigations allocated by senior management within Surrey Police and Sussex Police. You will work under the direction of the Detective Sergeant Office Manager (OM) and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO)

You will undertake enquiries and tasks throughout Surrey and Sussex and occasionally out of these force areas as directed by a Detective Supervisor. This may include being a case officer, preparing case files and attendance at court.

Skills & Experience

You should be an accredited PIP Level 2 Detective Constable.
You should be an accredited Tier 2 Witness and Suspect Interviewer.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You must be a team player with a professional approach and an appreciation of the importance of the work undertaken.
You should have a high degree of resilience.
You must be prepared to amend your working hours depending on operational requirements. You will work across both forces on occasion as the expectation is that resources are deployed where the demand dictates. We do, however, recognise that our people are balancing demanding careers with commitments and interests outside of work.
You must have a good working knowledge of NICHE, and the ability to train in the use of HOLMES.
You must have experience of complex case management through to Crown Court trials
You should have the ability to interpret information quickly and effectively in order to select the right course of action.
You will need excellent organisational, planning and prioritising abilities and be able to demonstrate confidence, credibility and resilience together with the ability to work under pressure, taking a methodical approach and meeting competing deadlines.
Additional specialist skills such as FLO, SCAIDP (or equivalent child abuse investigation), Tier 3 Advanced Witness Interviewer and Advanced Suspect Interviewer qualifications or Tier 5 interview adviser would be advantageous but are not a requirement for this position.

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 email recruitment@sussex.police.uk for 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.

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