Transferee Opportunities - DC PPU RASSO North and South
Location - Smithfield & Lichfield
Rank - Detective Constable
Hours per week - 40
Type of contract - Permanent
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Our Public Protection Unit (PPU) is growing and you have a unique opportunity to be part our transformation.
We can now offer exciting opportunities to work within the RASSO teams based at Smithfield Hanley and Lichfield
The RASSO teams investigative high-harm offences against some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. As a detective in this department you need to manage high demand, manage risk and support delivery of Operation Soteria.
You will have responsibility for investigations in to Rape and Serious Sexual offences. You will own complex investigations and provide support to vulnerable victims.
This is one of the most worth-while roles within Staffordshire Police where you can really make a difference. If you are passionate and enthusiastic about safeguarding our most vulnerable, preventing harm and help deliver a new national working practice into the investigation of RASSO, please submit your expression of interest.
You will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and make a real difference in managing some of our most serious cases, PIP 2 investigation skills and in return we will offer you development in the role and the opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience as a Detective Constable managing vulnerability, threat risk and harm
Applications are open to substantive DC’s that are PIP 2 accredited or substantive PC's that are willing to work towards this accreditation
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, you are welcome to discuss this with the RASSO teams. For more information please contact DCI Kathryn Tomkins - kathryn.tomkins@staffordshire.police.uk
To learn more about this role we will be holding two virtual familiarisation events:
Wednesday 11th February 2026 1300-1400 – Register here - DC PPU RASSO North and South - Familiarisation Event - Staffordshire Police
Wednesday 18th February 2026 1800-1900 – Register here - DC PPU RASSO North and South - Familiarisation Event - Staffordshire Police
If you feel that you have the skills and qualities to offer and can make a difference to the people of Staffordshire we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your EOI of no more than 500 words outlining why you should be considered for the role.
This opportunity closes at 12 midday on Friday 27th February 2026.
Please note if you have a live complaint in your home force please do not apply.