Thames Valley Police
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.
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:
Essential Training Prior to Appointment: Completion of CID Course/PIP level 2. Working knowledge of MIR and a working knowledge of HOLMES.
For further information regarding the role, please contact P5361 DI Alice Broad.
Application Method:
Click 'apply' at the bottom of the screen and complete the application form. Applications must include the following:
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.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.