Acting/Secondment - Detective Sergeant - Major Crime - HQ North

Full Time: 40 hrs/week (All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated)

1 x Secondment/Acting Available

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible (Please note that start dates will be subject to impact assessment with T&R)

Expected End Date: 29th March 2026 (Please note that end dates are subject to change and, depending on the needs of the department, may be extended or reduced)

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Applications are invited from Substantive Sergeants/Inspectors.

This role is not suitable for the WBA.

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Role Profile: Secondment - Detective Sergeant - Major Crime - HQ North

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting investigations into major crime by fulfilling a variety of roles in Major Crime Incident Rooms and the investigative arena, from initial report stage to conclusion of proceedings and finalisation of enquiries

Principle Responsibilities:

• Perform the role of MIR receiver, and/or statement reader, preparing case files, attending trials and supporting the justice process.
• Supervising and leading the outside enquiry teams on Major Crime whether they are permanent teams or seconded staff.
• Formulate and run operations as directed by the SIO/Deputy SIO on major crime investigations.
• Liaise with staff on LPAs, Force CID and Force Intelligence & Specialist Operations
• Attend (or arrange attendance at) relevant meetings, conferences, briefings and debriefings at Forces, SOCA/NCA offices and other national law enforcement bodies.
• Assist in the management of Major Crime Incident Rooms. The reality of major crime investigations is that you could be working from any of the incident rooms within the Thames Valley area, (Taplow, Aylesbury or Headquarters North).
• Ensure the management, development and appraisal of the relevant personnel.

Essential Training Prior to Appointment: Completion of CID Course/PIP level 2. Working knowledge of MIR and a working knowledge of HOLMES.

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For further information regarding the role, please contact P5361 DI Alice Broad.

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Application Method:

Click 'apply' at the bottom of the screen and complete the application form. Applications must include the following:

• Why Me Why Now Letter (WMWN) detailing why you believe you have the right skills/experiences for the role, with evidence that aligns with the CVF (A copy of TVP’s CVF map is attached to this advert) and how this opportunity fits in with your development plan.
  • Candidates must use the attached WMWN Template above.
  • Your WMWN letter should adhere to the following formats:
  • Typed in Open Sans Front, Size 12
  • No more than 2 pages of A4
  • With the margins unmodified from the standard 2.54cm, Line Spacing set to 1.0, and paragraphs aligned to 'Justify.'

• Last fully completed PDR

• Completed Line Managers Endorsement Form:
  • Please note that applications without a completed endorsement form will be graded, but not progressed until the endorsements have been received.

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Important Guidance for Applicants:

If you are currently in a Force critical post, there is an expectation that you will remain in that post for a minimum of two years before applying to change roles (or 18 months for custody sergeants).

Candidates may be required to pass vetting and OHU or attend assessments and courses for this role. If any of these are failed the candidate will be posted back to their previous position. Postings are determined in accordance with organisational need although consideration will be given to personal circumstances.

This role has been categorised as having a dual workplace and means there is more than one permanent base station. Individuals successful in applying for this role will need to familiarise themselves and adhere with Thames Valley Police’s Dual/Multiple Workplace Policy on joining. For more information about dual workplaces please refer to HMRC - Tax and National Insurance contributions for employee travel: 490 - GOV.UK

For any queries regarding the advert or recruitment process, please e-mail Police Officer Internal Recruitment quoting reference 13651.

Suitably endorsed and eligible applications must be completed by Midnight, Sunday 28th September 2025.