Serious and Organised Crime Task Force (SOCTF) - Detective Sergeant
PLEASE NOTE: YOU NEED TO BE A CURRENT SERVING OFFICER IN A HOME OFFICE FORCE OR A PREVIOUS SERVING OFFICER IN A HOME OFFICE FORCE.
The SOCTF is an investigation unit made up of four teams comprising Detective Constables, Surveillance Operatives and omni-competent officers with both accreditations. The role of the task force is to tackle and disrupt serious and organised crime both through our own investigations and through supporting wider force activity.
The ideal candidate would be PIP 2 qualified and a Q1 Surveillance Operative. However, we will accept applications from those who are either PIP 2 or Q1 qualified but you will be required to work towards obtaining both. A Q1 preselect and an advanced driver course would need to be passed prior to attending the Q1 course. In addition to this the core skills required for the role are as follows:
- Substantive in the rank of Detective Sergeant, or a Q1 qualified substantive Sergeant willing to work towards Detective status.
- Q1 Surveillance trained or a Detective Sergeant willing to work towards the Q1 qualification.
- A competent team leader/supervisor of individuals and teams - able to make decisions, brief, control and debrief against operation objectives and force/national standards.
- Experience of managing a team responding to/investigating complex crimes.
- Experience of complex investigations from initial reporting through to the conclusion of the court process.
- An aptitude for and understanding of cycomms applications and analysis of call data.
- Experience of pro-active intelligence gathering, knowledge and application of National Intelligence Model tasking and coordination processes.
- Understand legislation, and guidance, relevant to role including Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Criminal Procedure Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA), the National Intelligence Model (NIM), Human Rights Act 1988, Management of Police Information (MoPI) and Data Protection Act 1998.
- A background in intelligence and/or covert policing is ideal but not essential.
- The post holder will be required to work in a confidential environment, with a high level of integrity, and be vetted to SC level.
The team are based at a location close Nottingham City Centre and on a shift pattern covering core office hours Monday - Friday albeit flexibility is required in terms of working overtime and cancelling rest days where necessary due to the dynamic nature of the role.
Applicants should complete an expression of interest (of no more than 500 words) detailing why they would be suitable for the role. Answers will be marked against the Deliver, Support and Inspire CVF. Candidates may wish to include how they utilised evidence-based policing best practice.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT VACANCIES ARE LIMITED FOR TRANSFEREE'S.
In Nottinghamshire you can expect to be part of a team where staff are valued and encouraged to develop. Nottinghamshire comprises of both City and rural areas providing excellent places to live and work.
In order to transfer to Nottinghamshire Police from a Home Office Police force, you must:
- Be a serving officer in a recognised Home Office police force at the rank of Sergeant.
- Be free from complaints and hold a full UK/EU manual driving licence.
We are seeking transferee applicants who are enthusiastic, driven and share our relentless drive to deliver excellent service to the public.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
For clarification, where ‘substantive’ is stated:
Sergeants/Inspectors who were promoted under the National Police Promotion Framework process, will only become substantive in rank once they have completed the following:-
- work based assessment (Step 4 NPPF),
- 12 months following posting (which took place after interview/board process – Step 3 NPPF),
- declaration completed by first line manager and Head of Department demonstrating competence in rank
- UAP and UPP checks completed
Sergeants/Inspectors who were promoted having completed the Ospre promotion part 1 & 2, are substantive in rank from the posting which takes place after the interview/board process.
Those qualified for promotion through the Ospre process will be expected to complete their work based assessment prior to applying for substantive Sergeant posts.