An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within the SEROCU HUMINT team for a CHIS Handler who has a good knowledge and experience of CHIS recruitment in support of serious and organised crime. 

As a Handler you will be responsible for identifying suitable members of the public that are capable of becoming Covert Human Intelligence Sources and have the ability and access to report on some of the South East Regions most serious criminals and Organised Crime Groups. 

The use of CHIS to infiltrate organised crime groups is a well-established and legitimate tactic in the fight against serious and organised crime. 

The new unit will be focused on regional priorities and current SEROCU investigations with the objective of gathering intelligence against those individuals and organised crime groups engaged in serious criminality and presenting the greatest threat, risk and harm in our region. 

The unit will operate from a variety of discreet premises located across the South East Region. The successful applicant must be willing to travel and work away from their current force area when required to do so. There is also a requirement to be flexible around duty times as well as being part of a call out rota. 

Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.  

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC.  In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.   

You can find more information about security vetting here. 

How to Apply 

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 23:55hrs.  

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department. 

• Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk if you have any queries relating to this. 

• Kent Officers will need to inform Kent HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.   Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to Kent HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by Kent HR Resource Planning.  These steps must be completed prior to submission application.  If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.  
• Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms. 

Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please  also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’. 

At SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. 

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 20179.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. 

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