Post Title: DS London Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Rank/Grade: Detective Sergeant (Substantive)
Directorate/Department: National Lead Force – London Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT)
Tenure: 2 years
Vetting Level Required: Management Vetting (MV) with progression to Developed Vetting (DV) (internal officers may be required to undertake vetting prior to appointment)
Location: Holborn Police Station
Salary: As per national pay scales
The London Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT) is seeking to recruit a substantive Detective Sergeant.
The PECT team covers the London region and holds a central and pivotal role within the national PECT landscape. The team is based at Holborn Police Station as part of a collaboration between the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service, consisting of 2 Detective Inspectors, 4 Detective Sergeants and 28 Police Constables/Detective Constables.
You will be joining one of the leading teams nationally, assisting with the targeting of organised crime groups (OCGs) committing fraud across London.
We work in partnership with other forces and partner organisations, including government agencies and UK banking institutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a proactive environment, using covert tactics and conventional investigation methods to target organised crime and protect vulnerable victims.
The PECT primarily focuses on the following strands of work:
- Courier fraud
- Romance fraud
- Investment fraud
- Emerging threats
- National intensification operations
The role of the Proactive Economic Crime Team includes:
- Conducting proactive operations against organised crime groups to secure successful prosecutions and convictions
- Liaising with partners both internally and externally to achieve operational objectives
- Working in partnership with PECT teams nationally through multi-agency national intensification operations
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to investigate crimes from intelligence development through to completion, with the opportunity to work upstream targeting key organised crime group members. You will also work on national intensification operations.
You will be supported with the required training and courses to enable you to progress within the role.
Essential Criteria:
The post holder must have:
- PIP 2 accredited substantive Detective Sergeant
- Experience in the investigation of serious crime and/or fraud
- A valid UK driving licence
- In-date PPST/ELS
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organised, capable of prioritising and managing multiple demands within a busy environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to brief colleagues and senior management
- Motivated to work effectively within and manage a multi-disciplined team, as well as independently using initiative
- Ability to problem solve when faced with challenging situations
- Hold current MV clearance or be willing to undergo MV with progression to DV
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience in covert operations or a similar field
- Proven experience in proactive and/or covert investigations
- Advanced or response driving qualification
- Surveillance trained
Who are we?
City of London Police protects the people, businesses and infrastructure of one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. As the smallest Home Office force, this does not make the role any less challenging – there is always a high level of activity across the City.
City of London Police plays a vital role in keeping the City’s diverse community safe. As a Police Officer, you will contribute to making the City safer and delivering a valued service to those who live, work and visit the area.
The City of London Police is committed to promoting flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, consider applications to work flexibly. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Description of Department
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Application Process
As part of the application process, you will be required to evidence how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the following Competency and Values Framework areas:
- We Are Collaborative
- We Support and Inspire
- We Are Emotionally Aware
- We Are Innovative and Open Minded
The application and interview process will be assessed under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the required skills, knowledge and experience will not be considered.
If You would like to discuss the post in detail, please contact:
- DI Darren Jones – Darren.Jones@cityoflondon.police.uk
- DI Steve Lambeth – Stephen.Lambeth@met.police.uk
Closing date: 03 July 2026 at 09:00
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
Internal Applicants Only:
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 who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Benefits:
We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to everyone. If you require information in a different format or need support with your application, please contact HRServices@cityoflondon.police.uk.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Free Oyster card for London (TfL travel)
- Subsidised national rail travel (up to a 70-mile radius)
For further information, please visit:
https://careers.cityoflondon.police.uk/working
The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70-mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit, with officers contributing to the cost of the scheme. For further details, please contact HR Services.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to the public.
Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job share and hybrid working, may be available subject to operational requirements.
The Force also offers Staff Support Networks which provide guidance and support. Further information can be found here:
