The Role
Are you a Detective Constable with operational experience, a sound knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and experience in leading the investigation of serious or complex crimes? Would you like a new challenge to work as part of a team investigating the most serious cases of on-line offences involving people who use their computers to download or distribute indecent images of children or groom children for a sexual purpose?
You will be working as part of a team, able to prioritise your workload and react to fast time intelligence and produce high quality reports and files.
You will need to be IT literate and be willing to attend and pass external forensic computer courses which may require you to stay away overnight.
Advanced interview skills would be beneficial as you will be dealing with some of the most serious sexual offenders in the County.
If you have experience of working with external agencies and child protection procedures this will be of benefit.
With your sound knowledge of legislation dealing with paedophile related offences, you will own the entire investigation from start to finish, including leading the search, arrest and interview through to case building, charging and the presentation of evidence in Crown Court.
Job Purpose
- To develop expertise and good practices in relation to the identification and investigation of On-line child sexual abuse.
- To provide support to investigators in other departments involving online offences by suspected paedophiles and registered Sex Offenders.
- To provide expert and dedicated support in relation to the investigation of child sexual abuse.
- To provide a focal point in the liaison between Surrey Police and other existing Agencies and Force Paedophile/Sex Offender Investigation Units.
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role and Key Responsibilities- To proactively investigate offences involving the making and distribution of indecent images of children and online offences of inciting children to engage in sexual activity.
- To examine Indecent Images of Children (IIOC) that have been recovered during the course of Police investigations in order to identify potential victims, offenders and locations of note.
- To form close working relationships with other professional bodies and agencies in order to facilitate specialist assistance from them.
- To reciprocate with the highest quality of service in the cases that fall within their field of responsibility.
- Where appropriate, to support colleagues in the High Harm Perpetrator Unit in the management of Registered Sex Offenders and enquiries relating to known or suspected paedophiles.
- To identify and pro-actively target and investigate suspected paedophiles who are engaged in online networking with other paedophiles and those who groom children for a sexual purpose.
Job Requirement
- Be prepared to attend an initial session with occupational health department at commencement of the role.
- Be prepared to undertake six monthly occupational assessments.
- It is essential that the post holder has a proven track record in the investigation of serious and complex crimes.
- It is essential that the post holder possesses a sound knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and has demonstrated the ability to use them.
- It is essential to have knowledge of National and Force policies concerning the use and dissemination of intelligence.
- It is essential that the post holder has a sound knowledge of legislation relating to paedophile offences and it is desirable to have had recent practical experience in investigating offences of a sexual nature.
- It is essential that the post holder displays sufficient depth of character and sensitivity in order to be able to deal professionally with disturbing cases involving children.
- It is essential that the post holder displays an ability to work with minimal supervision.
- It is essential that the post holder attend external courses which may require overnight accommodation.
- It is essential that the post holder displays knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding.
- It is essential that the post-holder has good communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to produce clear, concise and logical reports.
- It is desirable that the post holder is able to demonstrate recent experience in multi-agency working and have the capability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside our organisation.
- It is desirable that the post holder possess the skills to operate and interrogate computer systems in use throughout the force for operational purposes.
- Good communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to produce clear, concise and logical reports.
To apply to transfer to Surrey Police, you must:
- Be a substantive officer (at appropriate rank) and not subject to a probationary period
- Be a serving police officer in a Home Office Force
- Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health and fitness checks; such checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview
- Have no outstanding discipline, integrity or performance issues
- Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application, or be able to provide a certificate of good conduct from the relevant country
- Have a full UK manual driving licence, with less than 6 penalty points
- Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
- Declare any business interest
- Declare any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces
- Not have tattoos which could cause offence
- Not have any existing County Court Judgements (CCJs) outstanding against you or have registered bankrupt and not have been discharged for at least three years
Please send any enquiries to transferees@surrey.pnn.police.uk
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