RPIU SOC Investigator (Detective Constable) - Transferee

Help keep our prisons safe by using intelligence to investigate serious and organised crimes.

Join now as a Detective Constable for the EMSOU Regional Prisons Intelligence Unit (RPIU) Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Investigator!

The Regional Prisons Intelligence Unit (RPIU) are seeking to recruit two Detective Constables. This department is responsible for conducting investigations into criminals responsible for serious and organised crime operating, predominantly at National Intelligence Model Level 2. The areas of crime investigated are subject to the Regional Control Strategy.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for participating in operations; investigating problems, targets and offences; and interviewing suspects.
Use intelligence to support the achievement of objectives. Ensure that intelligence is used ethically and in accordance with the relevant legislation, policy, protocols and codes and practice.
Working with a wider investigation team taking on roles such as Disclosure Officer and Telephone Liaison Officer.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates will need to be able to travel throughout the UK when required. This post will be based at Nottinghamshire in the vicinity of Junction 27 of the M1.

The must haves

Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force).
Have a full manual driving licence.
Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.
Be confirmed in rank.
You are expected to be up to date with any mandatory learning including College Learn packages with spot checks being completed.

Security Requirements - This post requires regular access to sensitive material and applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo enhanced security clearance before taking up the post.

The material may be of sensitivity to the UK and may therefore be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances, dual nationals (of which one element is British) may be granted access. However, if potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed, the post holder will not be permitted access to the systems or material required for the role and will not therefore be able to perform their duties. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or achieve the required levels of security clearance requirements cannot be offered the post.

What’s in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What’s next

If this sounds like the role for you, please click Apply and complete the application stating how you meet the essential & desirable criteria listed on the job description.

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance.

Vacancy closes on Monday 16th June 2025 by 23:55pm

If you have any questions about this role or would like any further information, please contact: Richard.Cornell@leics.police.uk.

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.

We are currently seeking applications for police officer vacancies from across our five force East Midlands collaboration forces (Derby's, Lincs, Leic's, Nott's, Northant's) and we are also currently accepting transferee applications from Detective Constables.