Applications are invited from substantive Constables and Detective Constables to join the Covert Operations Unit, part of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).

You will assist in making Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and Thames Valley (henceforth known as ‘the region’) safer in furtherance of the stated aims and objectives of those forces and the region. You will maintain and develop an effective covert policing capability in the South East Covert Operations Unit (SECOU) as part of the National Undercover Working Group structure.

You will provide expertise on covert policing techniques in relation to relevant crime and criminals operating within the region or whose activities adversely affect the communities of the region.

The post holder will have successfully attended a nationally recognised training course for Foundation and/or Advanced undercover officers as a student or attended as an observer or be willing to attend. You will have experience deployed as a Foundation and/or preferably an Advanced undercover officer or recent experience of being engaged in the investigation of serious crime in general and the use of undercover policing investigative techniques in particular.

The post holder will be required to pass the Cover Officers Course.

You may be required to travel for business purposes on occasion and demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours including unsocial hours. You must be prepared to be security cleared to an enhanced level and undergo psychological screening.

Thames Valley Police Officers must upload or submit the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with this job advert), to confirm your application has been endorsed.

Non – Thames Valley Police Officers – your application must be supported by your line manager and HR department. Please send correspondence confirming your application endorsement to 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 23:33hrs on Tuesday 19th December 2017.  

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 13918

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.