The role
This advert is open to substantive Sergeants and those successful at Stage 3 of the NPPF pathway currently held in a promotion pool.
If you have applied for this role in the last 6 months and were not successful in a process, you are not eligible to apply.
ERSOU are recruiting a motivated and professional Sergeant to help tackle some of the most harmful organised crime groups across the Eastern Region. The successful candidate will be involved in apprehending the Region's most dangerous criminals, developing intelligence, building evidence and securing convictions.
You will lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated detectives using a variety of covert investigation methods. The team target serious crime including significant drug traffickers, firearm suppliers and those heading organised immigration crime.
You will be based in South Essex but will have the ability to deploy direct to various locations across the Region. Core shifts are 0800 - 1600, Monday to Friday, however a flexible approach to working hours is required.
This is a demanding role, for a surveillance trained qualified detective and a confident leader. Candidates will need to be motivated, dedicated and take pride in delivering quality service. In return ERSOU will develop you to become amongst the most highly skilled and capable detectives in the UK.
There are further opportunities for development and specialisms once trained.
Interested? See the role profile for more details.
ERSOU – Who we are and what we do
Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.
ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.
Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.
We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.
We value the unique perspectives and experience that diverse leadership brings and welcome candidates who can help us drive inclusive policing and community engagement.
Vetting:
This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non-British nationality if successful (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP. When applying please click Yes to the British Nationality Question in order to progress to the next step of the application process. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance, substantial ties means that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time.
If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn’t a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, taking into account the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.
For Further information
Email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk , emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager. Or visit our website at (ERSOU) and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.
FORCES SUPPORT
Essex / Kent Officers
Before submitting an application, please ensure that this advert has been supported by your home force, and that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria - the link for this can be found on your home force’s Secondments and External Opportunities webpage. If you are unsure, please contact HR Resource Planning on
Kent & Essex HR (Resource Planning)
hr.resource.planning@ecis.police.uk
(Kent Officers Only)“Accredited detectives in divisional detective posts:
The force reserves the right to consider current local resourcing positions and priorities. The force may make the decision to only progress applications from officers in divisional detective posts, if they have completed a minimum of 18 months service following date of accreditation. Applications may also not be progressed where local resourcing requirements do not allow release in an acceptable timeframe. Applicants will be informed as to the progress of their application at the relevant stage(s) of the selection process.”
Norfolk / Suffolk Officers
Norfolk/Suffolk: Before submitting an application, please ensure that this advert has been supported by your line manager and head of department, and that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria - the link for this can be found in the secondments policy on the people directorate page of your home force. If you are unsure, please contact HR Resource Planning on workforceplanning@norfolk.police.uk.
Cambs Officers
No further authorisation required.
Beds Officers
Not open to Beds Officers.
Herts Officers
No further authorisation required.
Additional Information
All internal/external applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. An interview will be required for all candidates who pass the paper sift.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
