Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join Sussex Police as a Crime Investigator working on a 12-month, fixed term contract.
Successful applicants will support the investigation of Rape cases, one of the most serious criminal offences with sentencing powers of life imprisonment for offenders. These cases are immeasurably impactful on the victims who suffer at the hands of the preparator's and you will be part of a team which will help bring these offenders to justice and help ensure the safety of their victims.
Operation Soteria is a collaborative programme which has brought together 19 pathfinder police forces and academics to understand and tackle the challenges seen in rape and serious sexual offences investigations. The work of the teams progressing Rape investigations will be crucial in the successful implementation of Operation Soteria.
The successful candidates will work closely with Detectives to assist in the investigation of Rape cases.
Joining the Sussex Police Public Protection Department as a Crime Investigator, you will never know what you will be dealing with when you start work. You will work in conjunction with others and be given clear investigative direction so your time is spent efficiently and effectively completing investigative actions.
Sussex Police understand the value of having investigators that are challenged in their role whilst supported by their supervisors. They also understand that highly motivated, well-trained investigators remain happy in their role and achieve positive results for victims of crime, as well helping to reduce the likelihood of further offending.
Whilst the role of an investigator is to gather evidence that points both towards and away from a suspect's involvement in an offence, just some examples of the varied scope of tasks that may be performed are below;
- Using excellent communication skills to reassure a victim or witness then secure a witness statement from them as well as putting safety measures in place to prevent them from harm.
- The collection or submission of items for forensic examination which may ultimately contain the evidence to secure a conviction of a dangerous offender.
- The securing and viewing of CCTV which may capture footage that holds the investigative key to charging a suspect.
- Supporting the creation of files for court where attention to detail and detailed knowledge of the case will help lead to a successful prosecution and lengthy term of imprisonment for the offender.
As PIP 1 Investigators you will support the Detectives who have responsibility for the investigations and perform a key function in pursuing lines of enquiry to help solve reports of Rape and keep victims safe.
Crime Investigators will be based across the county in a variety of locations, these being Littlehampton, Crawley, Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. You will be required to work Monday to Friday 0800-1600 however a degree of flexibility will be considered in consultation with local Supervision.
In return we offer a starting salary of £24,552. We also provide excellent ongoing training, continuous development and progression opportunities.
Skills & Experience
You will need to have the skills to deal with challenging situations involving vulnerable adults. Confidence in difficult and unexpected situations will be required as well as being a team player with proven initiative and problem-solving skills.
You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable sharing both positive and difficult news. You will also need to show the ability to plan, organise and complete tasks within tight deadlines.
You must be committed to treating people fairly, honestly and trustworthy, and always act with integrity.
Using your initiative to investigate crimes, you will be responsible for working out a plan of action and making decisions about how to deal with the actions allocated to you.
You must be able to work under pressure, solve problems and prioritise your workload.
Emotional resilience is a vital attribute when dealing with vulnerable people and difficult situations.
You must be passionate about delivering an excellent service to the public.
You will be required to demonstrate attention to detail and have proficient IT skills.
Experience of criminal justice procedures, criminal investigations, and Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP1) accreditation would all be advantageous, however are not required.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
For further information about the role, please contact:
DS Simon Smith - simon.smith@sussex.police.uk or 07864 963611
or
A/DI Tom Sawyer - tom.sawyer@sussex.police.uk or 07912 894351
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 Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are 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. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
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.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.