Western (Guildford) and Northern (Staines) Investigations (Domestic Abuse Team, Reactive CID and Child Abuse Team) provide daily coverage 07:00 - 22:00 using an early turn and a late turn. The standard Rota means working one weekend in every three. There are no single RD's within the shift pattern. There are three rotas each with two Detectives sergeants. The role is open to substantive Detective Constables and those due to complete their Learner program within the next three months. If you are outside this and interested, please make contact for further discussion. Western and Northern Investigations do not routinely offer agile working, but may do so work-permitting.
We offer a supportive team environment, visible and engaged line managers and an innovative approach to supporting our staff to create a healthy working environment. We are seeking to recruit DC's or LDC's to join our fantastic teams. Please make contact and we will arrange for you to spend some time with the teams, so you can learn about us. There will be a broad range of interesting and complex investigations available to develop your skills and experience.
The Role and Key Responsibilities
Perform the role of Investigating Officer for serious and complex offence investigations.
* Effectively manage a varied caseload.
* Conduct operational risk assessments and build safeguarding strategies to reduce or mitigate identified risks.
* Interview witnesses & obtain best evidence via statement or video.
* Interview suspects & obtain best evidence.
* Work alongside support services and partner agencies in support of multi-agency safeguarding assessments and delivery of safeguarding measures.
* Work with medical, forensic and digital specialists to create and maximise evidential opportunities where appropriate.
* Deliver exceptional victim care ensuring victims are dealt with ethically and with empathy.
* Build strong evidential case files presenting all available evidence and information in a clear, concise and methodical manner.
* Ensure the practical application of disclosure in accordance with the CPIA and the Attorney General’s Guidelines.
* Be involved in and/or attend case conferences between the OIC and CPS (including Early Advice conferences).
Skills & Experience
* Strong problem solving and decision making ability.
* Demonstrate organisation and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
* Excellent communication skills being able to demonstrate tact and understanding whilst being able to discuss sensitive matters openly.
* Display a sufficient depth of character and sensitivity to deal professionally with traumatic incidents.
* Recognise and manage one’s own welfare and levels of resilience.
* Aware of current legislation and should continue to keep updated with any policy or legislation changes.
* Prepared to work anywhere within West Surrey, based at Guilford or North Surrey, based at Staines and on occasions out of force areas as well. Must be prepared to work flexible and unsociable hours.
Desirable but not essential Skills:
* PIP 2 - Specialist Witness Interviewer
* PIP 2 - Specialist Suspect Interviewer
Why Work With Us?
To apply to transfer to Surrey Police, you must:
* Be a substantive officer (at appropriate rank) and not subject to a probationary period.
* Be a serving police officer in a Home Office Force.
* Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health and fitness checks; such checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview.
* Have no outstanding discipline, integrity or performance issues.
* Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application, or be able to provide a certificate of good conduct from the relevant country.
* Have a full UK manual driving licence, with less than 6 penalty points.
* Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group.
* Declare any business interest.
* Declare any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces.
* Not have tattoos which could cause offence.
* Not have any existing County Court Judgements (CCJs) outstanding against you or have registered bankrupt and not have been discharged for at least three years.
Further Information
If you would like to discuss the role or your personal circumstances, please contact:
West Surrey
DCI Kerry Loveless - Kerry.loveless@surrey.police.uk
Or the generic Surrey Detective e-mail - surreydetective@surrey.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
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