Detective Chief Inspector - SEROCU x3
For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or acquire appropriate security clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the posts. These posts are therefore restricted to UK nationals.
Expressions of interest are sought from substantive Detective Chief Inspectors to work in one of the following departments within the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU)
Investigations
Intelligence
Covert Operations / Protected Person Unit
The successful candidates will be deputy (one of three) to the Head of Regional Organised Crime in the management of organised crime investigations / intelligence utilising appropriate resources, ethically and within agreed protocols and procedures.
In the role, you will be responsible for the day to day running of investigations and / or intelligence assets and / or the covert policing unit, protected person unit and operational security, within the ROCU, managing and coordinating these against adopted and developing operations. The role will require you to work in partnership with the five regional forces in the South East as well as NCA, HMRC, UKBA and other national and regional bodies to achieve the unit’s objectives.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence excellent communications skills and effective partnership working. They will have experience at a tactical and strategic level and demonstrate flexibility, motivation and commitment, and be prepared to travel regionally and nationally both for operations and strategic work.
You may be required to travel for business purposes on occasion and demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours. You must be prepared to be security cleared to an enhanced level.
Expressions of interests (limited to 700-750 words) should be emailed to RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk and should include why you are interested in the position(s) and how you can meet the responsibilities of the role. Please clearly state which post(s) you are interested in when applying.
Thames Valley Police Officers – your expression of interest will need to be supported by your line manager and Department Head. You will also be required to submit a recent copy of your PDR.
Non Thames Valley Police Officers - your expression of interest will need to be supported by your line manager and your HR department. You will also be required to submit a recent copy of your PDR.
For further information and to submit your expression of interest please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting Job Ref 13406
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Tuesdays 27 June 2017.
SECTU and 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
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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 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.
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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.