Detective Sergeant - South East Protected Persons Unit (SEPPU)
SEROCU leads the response across the region to the risk posed by serious and organised crime in Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Thames Valley. It is committed to relentlessly disrupting these risks by using its 13 capabilities and by partnership working with the National Crime Agency, Forces and other partners.
SEROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the South East region to deliver the government’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy and to protect communities from harm.
The post holder will manage the activities of the Witness Protection Unit within the South East region and in accordance with the national framework of witness protection.
Main duties include:-
• Supervise officers working on the Witness Protection Unit (WPU) both in Hampshire and with other forces when collaborative arrangements are in place
• Provide specialist advice in relation to the assessment of vulnerable persons to include those that may be suitable for the witness protection programme in accordance with the Serious and Organised Crime Act 2005.
• Manage the covert budgets applicable to the WPU.
• Ensure the safe and effective management of clients of the witness protection programme. Seek to ensure, where appropriate, the attendance of protected witnesses at criminal trials.
Applications are invited from substantive Detective Sergeants. The successful applicant will have the ability to identify and manage operational threats and risks. You will have some experience supporting victims, survivors and witnesses in managing the effects of their experience on their lives. You will also have the ability to work and participate in covert investigations.
You may be required to travel for business purposes on occasion and demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours, and you must be prepared to be security cleared to an enhanced level.
For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 12535. (Please note that internal Thames Valley Police officers will need to request an application pack via the Recruitment SE inbox RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk).
Applications should include your most recent PDR covering your last years’ performance. Applications must be submitted by the closing date of Monday 3rd October 2016.
SEROCU serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds as well as a good mix of genders. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
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.
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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.