Detective Constable – Major Incident Department – Major and Organised Crime - Investigations (Homicide) (Reactive) - Transferee

Major Organised Crime Department – Major Investigations Enquiry Team DC

Are you a qualified Detective and looking for a change in role? Would you like to join a force that offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity within the Major and Organised Crime Department? If so then a career with Staffordshire Police could be for you. Applications are invited from PIP 2 qualified Detective Constables and transferees for the role of Detective Constable in the Major Organised Crime, Major Investigative Enquiry Team based at Staffordshire Police within the Specialist Crime Command. Current core working pattern is Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600 hours, however, there is an expectation that applicants are prepared to be flexible to work beyond those hours if required.

The Major Investigation Department (MID) is based at headquarters (Stafford) and is responsible for major investigations across the County. Applications are invited to join the outside enquiry team within the major incident room.

The enquiry team are responsible for all aspects of major investigations.  These are predominantly homicides investigations which often attract local and national media attention.  Working as a team directed by the Senior Investigation Officer (SIO) and their Deputy to complete enquiries including CCTV, house to house enquiries and obtaining evidence from significant and vulnerable witnesses.  You will be required to write and complete strategies for suspect and witness interviews and scene enquiries.  You will be working alongside departments from the across the force and with external partners nationally and internationally. You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive reports for His Majesty’s Coroner.

You will be required to support bereaved families and witnesses through long term investigations and support them through the Court and Coronial investigations ensuring offenders are brought to justice.  Officers also contribute to statutory reviews proving learning in major investigations and various crime reviews along with multi agency meetings for the management of offenders post-conviction.

Successful candidates will be the given the opportunity to train as a Family Liaison Officer and Specialist Interview Advisor and will be provided training on the Holmes system which is integral to a major incident room.

PIP2 qualified detective constables in Major & Organised Crime currently receive an additional £750 annual payment, spread over 12 months, subject to annual review by the Chief constable from 1 August, following approval by the Executive Management Board to implement Targeted Variable Payments (TVP).

TVP is a national scheme open to all forces, and can be made in a small number of cases, including to retain staff where there is a critical skills gap or because of the hard-to-fill nature of the role. In addition to existing DCs currently receiving this payment, PIP 2 qualified DCs recruited from other forces into this role will also be offered a one-off payment of £750 to join Staffordshire Police. 

There will be a requirement to undertake training and maintain CPD accreditation.

Further details of the post can be found in the role profile. Talking is always great, so if you have any queries or want to find out more about what the role entails, please contact DI Ian Fitzgerald Ian.Fitzgerald@staffordshire.police.uk (07970993967) or DCI Cheryl Hannan cheryl.hannan@staffordshire.police.uk 

Closing date to receive completed applications: Friday 4th October - 12 Midday

If you wish to apply, can you please upload a form 65 (attached) into the CV section (no more than x 2, A4 pages), evidencing the essential skills on the role profile.

To apply to transfer to Staffordshire as a Detective Constable you must be substantive at the rank you are applying for and obtained your PIP accreditation.

As ‘One Force’ across Staffordshire, we know that Diversity and Inclusion help us improve our decision making, encourage creativity and embrace innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit and achievements. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, gender, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police Force we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk