Vacancy Information
Being a detective is demanding, diverse and incredibly fulfilling. From cyber-crime, domestic abuse and child protection, through to homicide, high level drugs importation and serious organised crime; you will help solve some of the most serious crimes possible. Analysing the evidence, interviewing suspects, taking a case to court – you will uncover the truth and seek justice for victims.
If you’re a degree holder with the compassion to help build trusting relationships; the tenacity to see a case through from start to finish; the desire to get justice for victims and the emotional resilience to keep calm, yet confident, then a detective career could be for you.
This is an intensive course, which will require commitment and dedication to both serving the public and meeting the demands of the development programme. In return, we promise a good starting salary, supportive working environment, great training experiences, opportunities for progression and, upon successful completion of your learning, a graduate diploma in professional policing practice.
There are a limited number of spaces on our 2020 fast track detective development programme and we anticipate high levels of interest in the opportunity. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible as it may be necessary to close the recruitment window early.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the role, you will need to:
• Have successfully completed, and be able to evidence, a UK undergraduate honours degree in any subject. Applicants with non – UK degrees can be considered if their degree is recognised as equivalent by UK NARIC but will need to provide evidence of an acceptable English language qualification if their degree was not taught and assessed in English.
• Be aged 18 years or over (on the day you submit your application).
• Have lived in the UK for three continuous years, immediately prior to application.
• Have leave to enter or leave to remain and work in the UK for an indefinite period.
• Have a full UK manual driving licence (by the time of appointment).
• Not be a member of the British National Party (BNP) or other relevant organisations, such as Combat 18 or The National Front.
• Not have tattoos which could cause offence.
• Not have more than six penalty points.
• Not have served a prison sentence.
See our attached Guide to Becoming a Detective Constable for further details.
Training
The Fast-Track Detective Development Programme uses one of the new entry routes into policing – the Degree Holder Entry Programme. These entry routes recognise police officers operate at a level where they take personal responsibility for decisions in complex, unpredictable environments and help provide the skills and capabilities necessary for policing in the 21st Century.
You will be employed as a Police Officer from day one, gaining valuable experience of the role while studying towards your accreditation as a detective and your graduate diploma in professional policing practice.
Training will initially be at Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes, where you will gain the fundamental skills and knowledge you need to succeed. You will then be posted to a division and spend a short period of time on Response, applying what you have learnt. Once you have with the support of your coaching and development officer, take on your first cases.
You will also be required to sit the National Investigators’ Examination; a multiple choice exam which is designed to ensure individuals have the right knowledge, understanding and application of relevant law and procedure to perform effectively as a detective.
Timeline
This recruitment campaign is expected to fill our intake in September 2020 and you must be available to attend this intake. Please note that during the first 12 weeks of training you will not be able to take any annual leave.
Please make sure you are available for dates within all stages of the recruitment process as alternatives cannot be accommodated.
Online Tests – 21st January 2020 – 27th January 2020
Eligibility Checks – 28th January 2020 – 7th February 2020
Invites to National Assessment Centres – 29th January 2020 – 7th February 2020
National Assessment Centres – 2nd March 2020 – 6th March 2020
Detective Assessment – 13th April 2020 – 1st May 2020
Diversity Statement
At Sussex Police we’re committed to diversity in the workforce. We welcome applications from everyone in the community and particularly people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and white other backgrounds.
We also encourage applications from women, the LGBT community and people with disabilities.
As part of this commitment, we provide a workshop for those from underrepresented groups. This will be held on the evening of 22nd January 2020. To find out more and to book your space please email joinus@sussex.pnn.police.uk. Please be advised that spaces are limited.
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