The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (MCU) forms part of the Joint Protective Services Directorate with responsibility for the investigation of major crime across the Tri-Force area. The MCU is based from two hubs: in the South at Hertfordshire Police Headquarters, Welwyn Garden City and in the North at Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon. In addition to investigating homicide, the MCU has responsibility for a variety of investigations including attempted murder, manslaughter, stranger rape, crimes in action and child sexual exploitation and abuse.
THE ROLE
A vacancy has arisen in the Southern Hub Major Incident Room for an Indexer with Action Management. Reporting to the Senior Indexer, you will provide effective specialist support to the investigation of major crime or the operation of a Casualty Bureau by creating and searching records of data within the various indices of HOLMES.
Working within the Specialist Investigation Team, you will research, index and create indices, actions and sequence of events in accordance with the Document Manager’s instructions and will comply with the Major Incident Rooms Standardised Administration Procedures (MIRSAP). You will be expected to take a pro-active role in identifying investigative opportunities by independently identifying vital links in the evidence and information available and taking appropriate action.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- High standard of attention to detail
- Accurate keyboard and word processing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Hours of Work: Full time working an 8-week shift pattern that is a combination of day and late shifts up to 7 p.m. and working one weekend in eight, equating to a 37 hour week.
Work Location: Hertfordshire Police Headquarters, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
This is a permanent post.
The successful candidate will be required to attend the HOLMES Indexers Course (unless they have previous MIR experience of Version 16 or above of HOLMES). At present this is provided out of Force and is 3-4 weeks in duration.
For further information please see the attached role profile or contact Office Manager Philip Miller (philip.miller@herts.police.uk) or Senior Indexer Emma-Jane Burton (emma-jane.burton@herts.police.uk)
In your application we will be looking for written evidence around the following competencies and the minimum entry requirements from the role profile:
- We analyse critically (500 words)
- Knowledge and experience relevant to the role (500 words)
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
