DS MCT (Major Crime Team)
Post Title: Detective Sergeant Major Crime Team
Type of contract: Permanent- Full Time
Rank/Grade: Detective Sergeant
Directorate/Department: Specialist Operations
Statement of expectation for the role:
City of London Police is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Detective Sergeant to join its Major Crime Team, leading complex investigations into the most serious offences including homicide, attempted murder, serious sexual offences and other major crime.
City of London Police expect Detective Sergeants within the Major Crime Team to demonstrate the highest standards of investigative leadership, professional judgement and ethical decision- making when managing serious and complex crime investigations.
The post holder will be expected to lead by example, maintaining public confidence through integrity, compassion, accountability and an unwavering commitment to victim focused policing
As a Detective Sergeant on the Major Crime Team, you will:
- Supervise and manage complex & serious crime investigations, ensuring enquiries are proportionate, ethical and evidence led.
- Provide effective leadership and direction to detectives and police staff, setting clear investigative strategies and priorities.
- Support and advise the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), contributing to decision making and investigative planning.
- Ensure compliance with investigative legislation, disclosure obligations and criminal procedure.
- Maintain the highest standards of victim and witness care, in line with National guidance.
- Identify investigative opportunities through effective use of intelligence, forensic evidence, digital & financial material and partner engagement.
- Manage performance, welfare and professional development of staff within the team.
- Prepare high-quality investigative documentation, reports and briefings for senior leaders and partner agencies.
- You will be supported with the required training and courses to enable you to progress in these roles should you be successful.
The role is predominantly London based, both office and deployed in support of operations.
Vetting level required: SC/ MV
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
Salary: National payscale
Essential Criteria
- A substantive PIP 2 qualified Detective Sergeant.
- Demonstrable experience of conducting or supervising serious and complex investigations.
- Strong understanding of investigative decision- making, risk management and disclosure.
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills in high pressure environments.
- Flexible and prepared to work extended shifts in cases of operational necessity
- Ability to apply the College of Policing Code of Ethics in operational decision making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within a Major Crime or Serious Crime investigation department.
- Experience of managing sensitive or high-risk investigations.
- Knowledge of national major crime governance, including HOLMES & major incident
- Experience of multi- agency working and partnership engagement.
The application and interview will be tested under the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework, with particular emphasis on:
- We take ownership
- We are emotionally aware
- We analyse critically
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities in more detail, please contact
DCI Colin BISHOP Colin Bishop Colin.Bishop@cityoflondon.police.uk and DI Kev Hughes Kev Hughes Kev.Hughes@cityoflondon.police.uk who are happy to meet and chat about the role informally / answer any questions you may have. You are equally welcome to come visit our office and chat to the team.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 Friday 23rd January 2026.
[For internal candidates only - External applicants DO NOT need it]Please note that your application will not be considered without the completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave enough time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete the support of your application before the closing date.
Please note Officers who are not within 3 months of completing their tenure period, will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to Officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a program to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.