Civilian Controlled Drugs Liaison Officer - 01
Job Title: Civilian Controlled Drugs Liaison Officer - 01
Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £ 35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Vauxhall
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Proactive (Strategic Drugs Delivery Team) within Specialist Crime of the Metropolitan Police.
We are looking for civilian controlled drugs liaison officers to ensure statutory compliance and safeguarding in the handling and use of controlled drugs by registered healthcare professionals and organisations and to investigate suspected misuse of controlled drugs, provide specialist advice, and liaise with healthcare and regulatory bodies to protect the public.
Working for the Met doesn’t have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our 14,000-strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people who provide the organisational capability to police London.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct criminal and safeguarding investigations involving registered healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Inspect healthcare and other premises to confirm that controlled drug records are accurately maintained and legally compliant.
- Provide expert advice on Common Law Police Disclosure and Notifiable Occupations Scheme processes to support safeguarding decisions.
- Produce intelligence reports and safeguarding alerts, escalating risks where misuse of controlled drugs is suspected.
- Engage with healthcare partners, regulators, and HM Coroner to share information and coordinate safeguarding activity.
- Attend Local Intelligence Network meetings to exchange information, highlight risks, and promote good practice.
- Issue exemption certificates for controlled drug storage outside Safe Custody Regulations and witness the destruction of expired controlled drugs.
- Support wider police investigations by advising or attending searches, suspect interviews, or case reviews as a subject-matter expert.
Who we're looking for:
- Understanding of legislation and regulations relating to controlled drugs (e.g. Health Act 2006, Safe Custody Regulations 1973, Human Medicines Regulations).
- Knowledge of investigation and evidence-gathering techniques.
- Knowledge of safeguarding processes and multi-agency responsibilities.
- High quality written communication skills to prepare accurate reports and intelligence submissions.
- Verbal communication and diplomacy to engage sensitively with healthcare professionals and regulators.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risk, evidence, and compliance.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload while collaborating within a multi-agency environment
- Practical experience of controlled drugs management or investigation (e.g. as a CDLO, pharmacist, nurse, or law enforcement professional).
- Experience of partnership working with healthcare or regulatory bodies.
- Recognised training in or established professional knowledge and experience around the safe custody and handling of controlled drugs and the relevant legislation.
- Having already completed or be able to successfully complete a recognised Controlled Drugs Liaison Officer course.
Benefits
You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers.
These include:
- Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service
- Civil service pension arrangements
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Membership of Met sports and social clubs
- Flexible working conditions and many more.
London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world – and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people from all sorts of different backgrounds with a wide range of skills and experience. Do you have what it takes to be one of them? Find out if a career with the Met is what you’re looking for and what kind of challenges; experience and rewards you could have in store.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 11th February 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.